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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermain King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by VAMPIRE. Jin Kim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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226 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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220 lbs
24 - 32 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jermain King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Kim's head and hops out.
King's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and King duly obliges.
It looks like Jin Kim has been cut.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King lands with a kick to the temple. Kim shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kim feints and as King raises his hands in defense, Kim changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kim wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kim throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Kim stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim preventing the sweep.
Kim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
King keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Kim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kim to get the leverage.
King wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
Kim is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
Kim is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kim wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
My spies in UMMA Gym Now with StandUP inform me that Kim has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kim pulls his head out easily.
King gets full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Kim advances to half guard.
Kim seems to be looking for submissions.
Kim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Kim eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kim seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kim won't allow King to sweep him here.
Kim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kim is aware though and is defending well.
King looking for a guillotine here but Kim defends easily.
Kim lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim looking to pass the guard.
King working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kim has passed into half guard!
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kim is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
King is looking to control Kim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jin Kim will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jin Kim's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
King swinging wildly here.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
King throws a right and a left that Kim avoids nicely.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King wants to clinch.
King tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt
and King counters with a nice body shot.
Jermain King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kim.
Kim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King clinches up with Kim and pushes him back against the cage.
Kim takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kim is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Our sources have told us that King has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kim wants a takedown but no success here.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from King.
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kim is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kim blocking some punches.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on King - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
King lands a damaging elbow.
King lands a damaging elbow.
Kim goes for a takedown in the clinch but King prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King gets underhooks to prevent Kim's takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kim wants to take the fight to the mat but King manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Kim avoids the elbow strike from King, against the cage.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Kim takes an elbow to the forehead.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Kim leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kim's defenses.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kim.
King taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kim can't get the takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kim avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
King controlling the action here for a moment.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Kim avoids the damage to the body.
Kim jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kim's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to take the fight to the mat but King manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kim's efforts to push away.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Jin Kim's cut even more.
Kim tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kim gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King keeps control of the position for the meantime.
King wants to control the action here but instead Kim manages to pass to full mount!
King is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King tries to hold on but Kim postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermain King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jin Kim's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
King misses with a two punch combination.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
Kim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
King takes the fight into the clinch.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jermain King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kim.
Good body shot from King.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kim is keeping busy.
King crunches a lovely knee into Kim's ribcage.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Kim blocks with his arms.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kim.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King scores with a kick to the body.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kim walks into a jab.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
Jermain King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
King actively working from the bottom here.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kim scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King wants to control but Kim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
Kim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
King looking for submissions off his back.
King actively working from the bottom here.
King is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
Kim is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kim is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kim to get the leverage.
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kim pulls his head out easily.
Kim prevents King from improving his position.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kim on the ground.
Kim is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
Kim lands with a punch from half guard.
Kim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jin Kim has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King gets full guard.
Kim throws a big elbow that misses.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kim is one step ahead there.
Kim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
King looking for a guillotine here but Kim defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermain King showed his dominance in that final round.
I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermain King!
In his post fight interview, Jermain King gave a big smile as he said '"Bow before di Emperor!"'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derka Derka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski has chosen VHB - Freedom Fighter as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derka Derka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derka is looking to chop away at Lebowski's legs.
Lebowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Derka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Derka misses with a two punch combination.
Lebowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Derka.
Lebowski staying out of range there.
Lebowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Derka.
Lebowski looks to land a right hand but Derka moved out of range.
Lebowski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Derka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lebowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Derka should have avoided that one.
It looks like Derka Derka has been cut.
Lebowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Derka Derka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Derka. Lebowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lebowski misses the shot to the body.
Derka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Derka takes one to the chin there.
Derka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!
Derka dips to his left and cracks Lebowski with an uppercut!
Derka moves out of range as Lebowski strikes.
Derka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lebowski sprawls well initially but Derka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lebowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Derka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski keeping control of the position.
Lebowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lebowski is looking to escape.
Lebowski gets back to full guard.
Lebowski looking to control.
Derka passes into half guard.
Lebowski is trying to control but can't.
Lebowski is positioning himself well to prevent Derka advancing to mount.
Derka is looking for a kimura but Lebowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Derka to get the leverage.
Lebowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Derka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Derka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Derka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Derka throws a strike but Lebowski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Derka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Derka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Derka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lebowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Derka 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.
Derka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Derka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Derka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Derka landing some decent shots from guard.
Lebowski wants to get back to his feet but Derka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Derka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lebowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derka with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Derka chips away with some ground and pound.
Lebowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Derka throwing strikes from guard but Lebowski blocks nicely.
Derka stopping the sweep attempt from Lebowski.
Derka drops back looking for a leg! Lebowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lebowski manages to kick Derka off! Derka jumps back into Lebowski's guard.
Derka wants to control from the top but Lebowski keeps moving.
Derka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Derka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derka connects with a couple of short punches.
Derka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lebowski is keeping the position for now.
Lebowski trying to keep a closed guard but Derka is proving a slippery customer.
Derka chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lebowski keeping full guard, as Derka tries to pass.
Lebowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Derka throws a strike but Lebowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lebowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Derka manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Derka distracts Lebowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derka Derka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derka Derka's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lebowski digs a good body shot into Derka's ribs.
Derka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Derka misses with a combination
and Lebowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lebowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Derka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lebowski sprawls well. Lebowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Derka gets slowly back to his feet.
Lebowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Derka Derka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Derka throws a series of punches but Lebowski moves out of range.
Lebowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Derka has time to react.
Lebowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Derkas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lebowski throws an off balance right hand
and Derka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lebowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Derka.
Derka working over Lebowski with some ground and pound. Lebowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lebowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Derka scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Derka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Derka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lebowski is keeping the position for now.
Derka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lebowski is trying to control the position but Derka postures up.
Lebowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeffrey Lebowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lebowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Derka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Derka lands a slapping body shot.
Derka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Derka needs to keep his hands up - Lebowski had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Derka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derka thuds a left hand into Lebowski's body.
Derka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lebowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Derka.
Lebowski dodges the punch combination from Derka.
Derka moves out of range of the strikes.
Derka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lebowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Derka's calf.
Derka shoots in for a takedown but Lebowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lebowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Derka scores with a jab to the body.
Derka misses with the combination.
Derka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lebowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski dodges the punch combination from Derka.
Derka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lebowski. Lebowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Derka looks to score with a jab to the body but Lebowski is just out of range.
Derka works Lebowski's body with a nice hook.
Lebowski misses with a wild body shot.
Derka fails to land with a series of punches.
Lebowski drops his hands momentarily and Derka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Derka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lebowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Derka.
Derka tries for a takedown but Lebowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derka Derka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Derka swinging wildly here.
Lebowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Derka.
Lebowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Derka's calf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derka blocks a jab.
Derka 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Derka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lebowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeffrey Lebowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lebowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lebowski is looking to slow Derka down with leg kicks.
Derka misses with a two punch combination.
Derka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lebowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Derka misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Derka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lebowski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Derka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lebowski, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lebowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Lebowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeffrey Lebowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Derka Derka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lebowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Derka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lebowski back to the cage. Derka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Jeffrey Lebowski has been cut.
Lebowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lebowski connects with the punch.
Derka Derka's cut is getting worse.
Lebowski missing with a left hand there. Derka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Derka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lebowski as he avoids it easily.
Lebowski misses with a hook. Derka ducked under it nicely.
Derka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danga de danga de dang - Derka scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Derka checks a low kick from Lebowski.
Lebowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Derka fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derka Derka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lebowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jeffrey Lebowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski throws a chopping leg kick but Derka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Derka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lebowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Derka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lebowski.
Derka ducks under a wild hook from Lebowski.
Derka avoids a kick to the body.
Lebowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Derka thows a body shot but no joy.
Derka walks into a straight right hand from Lebowski.
Lebowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Derka 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lebowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lebowski slips a jab and a cross from Derka.
Derka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lebowski!
Lebowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Derka tries to score with some ground and pound. Lebowski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lebowski struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Derka crashes against the mat.
Lebowski manages to get back to half guard.
Lebowski wants to control but Derka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Derka there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Derka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Derka is thwarting Lebowski's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Derka wants to pass to mount but Lebowski is defending the position.
Derka trying to advance position but Lebowski counters by regaining guard.
Lebowski is adopting a defensive guard.
Derka is looking to work some ground and pound but Lebowski has wrist control.
Derka stopping the sweep attempt from Lebowski.
Derka stands up over Lebowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derka trying to control the position from guard on top but Lebowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Derka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Derka trying to control the position from guard on top but Lebowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Derka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lebowski is proving hard to escape from.
Derka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lebowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Derka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Derka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Derka trying to control but Lebowski is working from the bottom.
Derka throws a strike but Lebowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Derka Derka.
I think Derka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derka Derka!
After winning the bout, Derka Derka 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi's entrance music is Metallica - Hero of the Day. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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35
158 lbs
28 - 26 - 0 |
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32
147 lbs
25 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
28 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonard lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Leonard. Beautiful body shot.
Leonard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Susi.
Leonard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Susi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Susi closes the distance and clinches up with Leonard, looking for a takedown. Susi pushes Leonard against the cage but Leonard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Susi tries for a takedown but Leonard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Susi dives in for a single leg takedown but Leonard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Susi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leonard walks away with a smile on his face. Susi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leonard missing with a left hand there. Susi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Susi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leonard throws a looping overhand right but Susi ducks down to avoid it.
Leonard looks to land a left hand but Susi moved out of range nicely.
Susi misses with a takedown
and Leonard counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Leonard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Susi manages to avoid it.
Leonard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leonard wants it to stay on the feet.
Keni Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Leonard.
Susi fails with a takedown attempt.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Susi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonard lands a jab.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Leonard counters with a nice uppercut.
Susi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leonard looks to throw the jab but Susi is out of range.
Susi tries to clinch there but Leonard circles away.
Leonard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Leonard scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonard scores with a nice strike.
Leonard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leonard wants it to stay on the feet.
Leonard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leonard scores with a hook to the body. Susi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leonard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Susi thinking.
Susi is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Leonard counter with a right hand.
Susi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Susi avoids the body shot from Leonard.
Leonard scores with a body shot.
Susi moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Leonard. Beautiful body shot.
Leonard misses with a body shot.
Leonard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Susi, pushing him back against the cage.
Leonard misses with a punch to the body.
Leonard gets through Susi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leonard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Susi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Leonard working the head and body with strikes.
Susi is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leonard lands a nice short elbow.
Leonard is pressing down on Susi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Susi is holding on for now.
Leonard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Susi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leonard connects with a nice short shot to Susi's temple.
Leonard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Susi keeps working.
Leonard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leonard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Susi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonard trying to pass the guard but Susi defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonard working over Susi with some ground and pound. Susi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leonard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leonard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Susi is not content to let Leonard control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuriel Leonard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Susi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leonard's waist but Leonard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Susi off to one side.
Susi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leonard stuffs the takedown attempt from Susi. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.
Leonard clinches up with Susi and pushes him back against the cage.
Leonard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Susi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leonard scores with a hook to the body.
Susi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leonard walks away with a smile on his face. Susi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonard just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuriel Leonard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Susi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Susi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leonard sprawls well. Leonard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leonard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leonard misses with a double jab.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Leonard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard has managed to clinch.
Leonard lands with a right to the head.
Susi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leonard stalling against the cage.
Susi tries to pull guard but Leonard holds him up against the cage and eventually Susi drops back down to his feet.
Leonard with a knee to the head.
It looks like Keni Susi has been cut.
Leonard pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leonard.
Susi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leonard to keep the fight standing.
Leonard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leonard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leonard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Leonard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Leonard.
Leonard stalling.
Leonard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Leonard lands a good knee to the midsection. Susi won't want to take too many of those.
Leonard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Susi is not content to let Leonard control the position.
Susi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Leonard passes into side control!
Susi taking a bit of punishment here - Leonard scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonard controlling the position.
Leonard trying to control the action but Susi is working from the bottom.
Susi taking a bit of punishment here - Leonard scoring with strikes.
Leonard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonard working the body and head with strikes.
Susi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Qube Striking, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Susi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leonard's best efforts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Susi looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuriel Leonard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keni Susi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Susi fails with a takedown attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Susi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Susi shoots in but Leonard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Susi tries for a takedown but Leonard circles away easily
and Leonard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Susi shoots and misses
and Leonard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Susi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Leonard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Susi to the mat. Susi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Leonard controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard lands a couple of digs.
Leonard with a nice head shot there.
Leonard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
Leonard distracts Susi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
Susi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leonard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Leonard content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Leonard lands a couple of digs.
Leonard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Leonard passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Susi moves into full guard.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Susi has his foot on Leonard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leonard works his way back into a safe position though.
Leonard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leonard landing with the ground and pound.
Leonard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Susi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi is looking for a triangle here but Leonard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Leonard scoring with punches and elbows.
Leonard is looking to take a break and control but Susi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nuriel Leonard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leonard scores with punches from side control.
Keni Susi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuriel Leonard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leonard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuriel Leonard!
Nuriel Leonard tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ori Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lankari has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Hans Lankari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
141 lbs
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31
142 lbs
15 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ori Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Lankari!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lankari is looking to clinch but Jokinen is avoiding it.
Lankari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lankari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lankari on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lankari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lankari tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lankari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lankari.
Jokinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari shoots for a takedown but Jokinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lankari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lankari misses with a head kick.
Lankari darts in trying to clinch
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Lankari looks for a takedown but Jokinen sprawls well.
Ori Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Jokinen as he checks the leg kick.
Jokinen connects with a looping right hand.
Jokinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lankari defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari feints a jab promting Jokinen to slip. Lankari then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jokinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lankari looking to score a takedown here. Jokinen is defending well but Lankari drives through and ends up in Jokinen's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lankari controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lankari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jokinen looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hans Lankari.
Jokinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lankari moves into the clinch.
Lankari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen breaks the clinch.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lankari fails with a takedown attempt.
Ori Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
Lankari fails to land the takedown.
Lankari tries for a takedown but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lankari misses with a double jab
and Jokinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lankari is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jokinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looks like Jokinen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lankari misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ori Jokinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lankari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jokinen is fending him off so far but Lankari persists. Nope, Jokinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Lankari shoots in looking for a takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl out of it but Lankari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jokinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lankari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jokinen tries to avoid it but Lankari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jokinen to the ground. Jokinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ori Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
Lankari gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lankari slips a jab from Jokinen.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lankari looking to score a takedown here. Jokinen is defending well but Lankari drives through and ends up in Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Lankari passes Jokinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lankari wants to stand up but Jokinen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lankari is stalling here. Jokinen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lankari seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jokinen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen just content to control the position.
Lankari is looking for a sweep.
Jokinen controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lankari is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jokinen is controlling him well.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Lankari is working away.
Lankari is trying to improve his position.
Lankari struggling a bit here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jokinen throws a combination. Lankari tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hans Lankari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lankari throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankari.
Lankari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lankari shoots for a takedown but Jokinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankari shoots for a double leg takedown but Jokinen sprawls well. He's pushed Lankari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jokinen throws a jab when Lankari was well out of range.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lankari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen lands a jab to the head.
Lankari shoots in looking for a takedown but Jokinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lankari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ori Jokinen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jokinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lankari tries to clinch but Jokinen is having none of it.
Lankari fails with the takedown.
Jokinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lankari walks into a stiff left hand from Jokinen.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lankari.
Lankari tries to stand but Jokinen is controlling his head.
Lankari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to control but Lankari postures up.
Jokinen is trying to get back to half guard.
Jokinen is working hard here to advance position.
Ori Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jokinen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hans Lankari wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jokinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jokinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lankari throws a sloppy head kick
and Jokinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lankari thinking.
Jokinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lankari looks to clinch
and Jokinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No luck for Lankari with that takedown attempt.
Lankari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lankari tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jokinen defends well and Lankari ends up having to push Jokinen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ori Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari can't get the takedown.
Lankari tries to pull guard but Jokinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Lankari drops back down to his feet.
Lankari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lankari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jokinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lankari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lankari dodges the punch combination from Jokinen.
Jokinen wants to slow Lankari down by chopping away at his legs.
Jokinen lands a head kick!
Lankari darts in looking for a takedown but Jokinen gets double underhooks and turns Lankari into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankari breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Lankari tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jokinen defends well and Lankari ends up having to push Jokinen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jokinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lankari goes for a takedown attempt but Jokinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hans Lankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick
and Lankari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lankari can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Jokinen.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hans Lankari.
I think Jokinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ori Jokinen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devil comes to the cage accompanied by Motorhead-Enter Sandman. Moore is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Frank Klepacki - March to doom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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150 lbs
20 - 12 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taz Devil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Moore!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore is looking to slow Devil down with leg kicks.
Devil throws a head kick that misses.
Devil throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moore misses with a leg kick.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Devil's calf.
Moore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Devil.
Devil misses with a straight left.
Devil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Devil misses with a leg kick.
Devil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Devil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moore connects with a body shot that sends Devil's belly button to the back.
Devil looks to throw a body kick
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Devil's head coaches at Elite MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Devil throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Devil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick there by Moore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil throws a lazy head kick
and Moore counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Devil wants to get back to his feet but Moore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moore distracts Devil with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Moore stops Devil from standing up.
Moore controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore wants to control from the top but Devil keeps moving.
Moore content to stall in guard here.
Devil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
My spies in The Stray Dogs inform me that Moore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore wants to control from the top but Devil keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bobby Moore wasn't active enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Devil.
Moore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devil. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Devil.
Moore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Devil looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moore stuns Devil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taz Devil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Devil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil lands a glancing blow to the side of Moore's head.
Moore lands with a nice body kick.
Devil just misses with a punch to the body.
Devil looks for the body kick but Moore saw that one coming.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Devil.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Devil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moore checks it well.
Devil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moore throws a head kick but Devil moves out of range.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Devil moves out of range easily.
Devil throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Devil sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That kick from Moore tenderised Devil's leg. Devil is trying to keep his angry face on.
Devil tries to land a front kick but Moore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Devil manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moore 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 Devil has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Devil and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moore slips a jab from Devil.
Moore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Devil misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Devil crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Moore - the referee stops the clock and Devil gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Moore. Devil manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Moore shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Devil's guard.
Moore lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Devil trying to control the position.
Devil manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moore manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Moore dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Devil.
A good leg kick by Moore.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Devil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moore moves out of range as Devil throws a body kick.
Moore misses with a low kick.
Devil tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Devil misses the target.
Moore throws a head kick that Devil semi-blocks.
Moore swings for the body but Devil moves out of range.
Devil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Devil rather than just go for the knockout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moore.
Devil misses with a body shot
and Moore counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Devil's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore postures up in Devil's guard and throws a big left but Devil blocks it.
Devil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moore trying to control but Devil is working from the bottom.
Moore throwing strikes but missing.
Moore stopping the sweep attempt from Devil.
Moore throwing strikes from guard but Devil blocks nicely.
Moore wants to control from the top but Devil keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore throwing strikes but missing.
Devil wants to stand but Moore is controlling the position.
Moore throwing strikes but missing.
Moore throws a strike but Devil rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Moore trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Devil has passed into side control.
Devil has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Devil.
Devil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Devil avoids the head kick by Moore.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Devil as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a head kick that misses.
Bobby Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moore cracks Devil with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moore tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Devil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Moore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Devil throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Devil throws a head kick that misses
and Moore counters with a nice body kick.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Devil tries a head kick but it misses.
Moore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Devil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Devil lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moore's sensitive parts.
Moore throws a wild body kick that Devil sees coming a mile off.
Devil throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Devil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
That kick from Moore tenderised Devil's leg. Devil is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moore throws out a leg kick but Devil moves out of range and Moore only half commits.
Devil thuds his shin into the meat of Moore's side.
Devil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Devil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taz Devil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore is looking to chop away at Devil's legs.
A head kick by Devil misses
and Moore counters with an inside leg kick.
Moore blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moore.
Devil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moore looks for the body kick but Devil saw that one coming.
Moore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Devil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore connects with an inside leg kick.
Devil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Devil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Devil lands with a kick to the temple. Moore shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Moore throws a front kick that sends Devil stumbling back into the cage.
Devil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Devil steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moore. That one must have hurt.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Devil's head but Devil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moore misses with a leg kick.
Moore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Devil's calf.
Moore feints and then cracks Devil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Devil down.
Devil misses with an uppercut
and Moore makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good shot there by Devil.
Moore misses with a low kick.
Bobby Moore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Devil moves out of range easily.
Devil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Devil. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Devil's sensitive parts.
Moore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moore throws a head kick that misses.
Devil misses with a head kick.
Moore lands a leg kick that knocks Devil off balance momentarily.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Devil looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Moore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore blocks a head kick by Devil.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Devil.
Devil misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore throws a head kick that misses.
Devil throws a head kick that misses.
Devil will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Devil takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Devil loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Jab by Moore.
Devil throws a head kick that misses.
Moore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Devil momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moore. That's going to slow Devil down.
Devil blocks a low kick nicely.
Devil is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Moore misses.
Devil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore lands with a shot to the body.
Devil steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moore. That one must have hurt.
Moore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Devil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Devil's calf.
Devil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Moore takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Devil's waist but Devil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moore off to one side.
Devil moves out of range of the leg kick from Moore.
Taz Devil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moore has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Moore!
Post fight, Bobby Moore took to the microphone: 'Got you, you piece of SHIT.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slopey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jawga Boyz - Rollin Like A Redneck. Supermies has chosen D12 - Fight Music as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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196 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slopey Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Simo Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Supermies 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.
Supermies smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Supermies's head but Supermies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Supermies scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Supermies.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Supermies dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith cracks Supermies with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Supermies's elbow.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Supermies controls the action.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Supermies's efforts to push away.
Supermies wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Supermies tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Supermies back against the cage.
Supermies misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Supermies goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies blocks a body shot from Smith.
Supermies struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Supermies misses with a punch to the body.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Supermies.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Supermies controls the action.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith gets through Supermies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Supermies avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Supermies tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Supermies throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Supermies breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Supermies wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Supermies misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Supermies.
Supermies misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Supermies.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Supermies looking for a takedown.
Slopey Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Supermies.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slopey Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Supermies connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Supermies counters with a nice double leg into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Supermies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Supermies scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Smith manages to mount him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supermies is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Supermies keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Supermies's face.
That has opened up Simo Supermies's cut even more.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Supermies really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
The cut above Simo Supermies's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Simo Supermies's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Slopey Smith!
Slopey Smith retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Slopey Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tolo Seia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ya kuplu tebe dom. 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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222 lbs
24 - 7 - 0 |
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37
265 lbs
22 - 28 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tolo Seia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasiliy Sobolev!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobolev throws a series of punches but Seia moves out of range.
Sobolev lands with a shot to the body.
Sobolev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Seia counters with a low kick, right behind Sobolev 's knee.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sobolev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Seia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seia wants to slow Sobolev down by chopping away at his legs.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown but Seia shows good takedown defense.
Sobolev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Seia is fending him off so far but Sobolev persists. Nope, Seia circles away and we're back to standing.
Seia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sobolev shoots in but Seia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tolo Seia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasiliy Sobolev.
Seia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seia scores with a hook.
Seia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sobolev's head.
It looks like Vasiliy Sobolev has been cut.
Nice body punch from Seia.
Seia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Seia sizes up Sobolev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Seia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sobolev tries for a takedown but Seia manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobolev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Seia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sobolev is rocked!
Seia has a couple of punches blocked by Sobolev.
Seia gets through Sobolev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sobolev is still on wobbly legs! Can Seia finish him?
Seia misses with a punch on the inside.
Seia throws a head punch that misses.
Seia swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seia is pressed up against the cage. Sobolev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Seia down to the mat. Seia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Seia finds Sobolev's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Sobolev flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Seia lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Sobolev will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tolo Seia!
Tolo Seia retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Tolo Seia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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