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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Farr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermain King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Welsh National Anthem. King is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: VAMPIRE. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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220 lbs
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226 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Farr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jermain King!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farr throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Farr gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King landing knees to the head.
King lands an elbow inside that Farr shrugs off.
Farr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The referee calls for Farr to work.
Farr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farr backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farr blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Farr leaning against his opponent.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Farr is breathing heavily.
Farr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farr trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Farr into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Farr.
Farr throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King misses with a body kick.
A left and a right from Farr both land. Nice combination.
Farr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Nice body punch from King.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King misses with a kick to the body.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
King tries to clinch but Farr moves out of range.
Jermain King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farr dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Farr checks a leg kick.
Farr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Farr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Farr's sensitive parts.
King takes a swing at Farr's ribcage but misses.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farr misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Farr does a little dance to reset his feet.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King throws a wild body kick that Farr sees coming a mile off.
Farr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as King backs up against the cage.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King throws a hook but Farr avoids it easily.
King lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Farr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Farr misses with a right hand
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farr checks a leg kick.
Farr checks a low kick from King.
Farr misses with an uppercut.
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Farr tries to tie him up.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
Farr stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Farr's brow.
Farr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Farr is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Farr has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
Farr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Farr in the body.
King is looking to clinch but Farr is avoiding it.
King throws a body kick that misses.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Farr rather than just go for the knockout.
King misses with a kick to the body.
King works the jab nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Farr misses with a hook.
Farr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King throws a shot from downtown. Farr moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermain King 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.
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farr keeps the fight on the outside.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Farr.
Farr misses with a punch on the inside.
King misses with an elbow over the top.
King misses with an elbow strike.
Farr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
A shot in the inside from Farr.
King looking to slow down the pace here.
Farr misses with a punch on the inside.
King throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Farr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Farr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Farr stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Farr for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Farr tries to tie him up.
King tries to work over Farr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farr avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King tries a knee to the head but Farr blocks it.
Farr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
I was talking to Farr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jermain King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
Farr tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farr taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a good knee to the midsection. Farr won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Farr being controlled against the cage.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farr avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Farr blocks with his arms.
Farr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Farr as King tries to tie him up.
King content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King misses with a knee strike.
Farr dodges an elbow strike from King.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farr's elbow.
Farr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farr working aggressively here.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farr avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Farr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Farr.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Farr stalling the fight.
King's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Farr pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King prevents a body shot from Farr.
Farr blocks the elbow strike.
Farr managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Farr is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Farr has his back to the cage.
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.
Farr can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Farr blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermain King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
King slips a jab from Farr.
King scores with a nice body kick.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
Farr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
King putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Farr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farr is trying to maintain a safe position but King gets an underhook and turns Farr into the cage.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King misses with a knee strike.
Farr throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
A head punch on the inside from Farr fails to land.
King lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Tommy Farr has been cut.
Farr stalling.
King looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Farr blocks an elbow strike from King.
Farr lands a left hand.
King is stalling here.
Farr wants to stall.
King taking a breather.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King wants to stall.
King lands an elbow that stopped Farr in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Farr tries to tie him up.
King has Farr pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermain King.
Farr works the jab nicely.
Farr keeps the fight on the outside.
King darts in trying to clinch
and Farr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farr cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King tries to clinch but Farr moves away
and Farr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farr avoids a kick to the body.
King is looking to land body kicks.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King scores with a push kick.
Tommy Farr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Farr misses the target.
King rushes Farr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farr tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Farr gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
Farr trying to stall but King improves his position.
Farr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farr blocks an elbow strike from King.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
King lands an elbow just above Farr 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farr pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farr manages to break the clinch.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farr was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King slips a jab from Farr.
Farr thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Farr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King stalks Farr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Farr's face. Farr staggers backwards, shaken.
Farr avoids the head kick by King.
King works Farr's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a good, hard body kick but Farr shrugs it off.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermain King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Fring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fring comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Frogacult - No rush kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Gustavo Fring will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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220 lbs
23 - 31 - 2 |
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216 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
23 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustavo Fring!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kim fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fring sprawls well initially but Kim persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kim lands with a punch from half guard.
Kim not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fring manages to get to full guard.
Kim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fring's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kim lands a couple of elbows.
It looks like Gustavo Fring has been cut.
Kim scoring with some ground and pound.
Fring looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kim puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fring tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
Kim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fring felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kim 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.
Fring misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fring wants to get back to his feet.
Fring looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fring wants to control but Kim passes into side.
Kim is working Fring over with some ground and pound from side control.
That has opened up Gustavo Fring's cut even more.
Fring regains half guard.
Kim winds up and cracks Fring with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The cut above Gustavo Fring's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fring is rocked!
Gustavo Fring's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gustavo Fring's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jin Kim!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Moody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ting Yan Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wang's choice of entrance music: Minority - Green Day. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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195 lbs
26 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwight Moody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ting Yan Wang!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moody swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Moody misses the target.
A jab from Moody does it's job there.
Wang missing with a left hand there. Moody was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moody throws a sloppy head kick and Wang moves out of range easily.
Wang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moody looks for the body kick but Wang saw that one coming.
Wang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moody lands a slapping body shot.
Moody throws a leg kick but Wang checks it.
A slow jab from Wang misses its intended target.
Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moody misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Wang misses with a double jab.
Moody lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wang connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moody misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moody throws a head kick but Wang moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Wang there.
Moody misses with a hook. Wang ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. Moody does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Moody.
Moody pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wang throws a sloppy head kick and Moody moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moody.
Moody looks to throw the jab but Wang is out of range.
Moody thows a body shot but no joy.
Wang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moody counters with a right hand to the body.
Wang throws a sloppy head kick and Moody moves out of range easily.
Wang tries to move into range but Moody moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Moody.
Moody lands an overhand right.
Moody misses with a kick to the body.
Moody is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moody was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang.
Moody moves out of range as Wang throws a body kick.
Wang throws a sloppy body shot
letting Moody counter with a right hand.
Moody stuns Wang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moody's hands.
Wang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wang checks a leg kick.
Wang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moody thumps Wang with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moody moves out of range of the strikes.
Wang misses the shot to the body.
Wang moves into range and clinches up with Moody.
Wang tries to circle away but Moody has him pinned against the cage.
Moody misses with a punch to the body.
Moody manages to break the clinch.
Wang wants to slow Moody down by chopping away at his legs.
Wang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moody.
Wang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away.
Wang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moody takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moody connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wang scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wang lands a jab to Moody's midsection.
Moody throws a jab but it's blocked by Wang.
Wang scores with a nice right hand.
Moody throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range.
Moody connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wang's hands.
Moody throws a push kick but Wang slaps the foot to one side.
Wang throws a body kick that misses.
Wang misses with a low kick as Moody jumps back.
Wang looks to land a combination. Moody sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A low kick from Moody misses
and Wang moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Moody.
Wang prevents a body shot from Moody.
Wang pushes Moody back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Wang.
Moody blocks a body shot from Wang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ting Yan Wang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away.
Wang moves out of range of the body kick.
Moody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Moody.
Wang lands a jab.
Moody waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wang.
Moody throws a sloppy head kick and Wang moves out of range easily.
Moody misses with a body kick.
Moody will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moody lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wang circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Moody drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Wang follows Moody to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ting Yan Wang!
Ting Yan Wang 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Bronze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kerjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kerjalainen's choice of entrance music: krolithika. Mr Bronze could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Keijo Kerjalainen's chin.
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30
165 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
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168 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Bronze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keijo Kerjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Bronze.
Bronze tries to clinch up.
Bronze thuds his right hand into Kerjalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kerjalainen misses with a hook. Bronze ducked under it nicely.
Bronze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kerjalainen scores with a shot to the body.
Bronze moves out of range as Kerjalainen throws a body kick.
Kerjalainen misses with a left hand
and Bronze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronze has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GTI-2 in the buildup to the fight.
Bronze throws out a loose jab but Kerjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kerjalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kerjalainen 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 Bronze has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronze and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bronze connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronze closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kerjalainen's guard.
Bronze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kerjalainen is trying to keep Bronze in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronze passes Kerjalainen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bronze landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kerjalainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bronze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bronze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bronze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bronze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kerjalainen's head.
Bronze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kerjalainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Bronze thows a huge punch but Kerjalainen dodges it nicely.
Kerjalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kerjalainen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keijo Kerjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronze closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kerjalainen to the mat! Kerjalainen manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronze postures up.
Kerjalainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bronze throwing strikes from guard but Kerjalainen blocks nicely.
Bronze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kerjalainen's head.
Bronze with a nice head shot there.
Bronze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kerjalainen is trying to keep Bronze in close.
Bronze stops Kerjalainen from standing up.
Bronze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bronze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kerjalainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bronze.
Kerjalainen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kerjalainen working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kerjalainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Keijo Kerjalainen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that misses
and Bronze counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kerjalainen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kerjalainen is rocked!
Kerjalainen misses the shot to the body.
Kerjalainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronze finish him?
Kerjalainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bronze circles away quickly and effectively.
Kerjalainen seems to have recovered his senses.
A lazy left from Kerjalainen finds it's target.
Bronze with a jab.
Bronze wants to clinch up but Kerjalainen keeps it at a distance.
Bronze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronze throws a head kick that misses.
Kerjalainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bronze.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerjalainen misses with a hook. Bronze ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bronze.
Bronze misses with a few strikes there.
Kerjalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Bronze counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerjalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronze counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bronze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kerjalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kerjalainen misses with a straight right.
Bronze looks for a takedown but Kerjalainen sprawls well.
Kerjalainen closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerjalainen tries to throw a body punch but Bronze avoids it by throwing Kerjalainen back against the cage.
Kerjalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronze misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Bronze dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bronze has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bronze there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mr Bronze is winning the standup battle so far.
Kerjalainen lands a right hook to the body.
Kerjalainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronze circles away.
Kerjalainen throws a leg kick but Bronze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bronze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bronze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronze.
A big right from Kerjalainen misses.
Bronze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen throws a body punch but Bronze moves out of range.
Bronze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Kerjalainen.
Bronze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bronze throws a jab but it's blocked by Kerjalainen.
Bronze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronze cracks Kerjalainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kerjalainen throws a wild body kick that Bronze sees coming a mile off.
Kerjalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerjalainen slips under a jab from Bronze.
Kerjalainen looks to land a right hand but Bronze moved out of range.
Kerjalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bronze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bronze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kerjalainen throws out the jab.
Bronze is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bronze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bronze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kerjalainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bronze somewhat.
Bronze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kerjalainen sprawls well. Kerjalainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bronze gets slowly back to his feet.
Kerjalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen misses with a looping left.
Bronze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kerjalainen wants to clinch up but Bronze keeps it at a distance.
Bronze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kerjalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerjalainen throws a leg kick but Bronze sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kerjalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronze moves out of range of the strikes.
Kerjalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronze.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerjalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronze.
Kerjalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kerjalainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen misses with a hook
and Bronze counters with a straight right hand.
Bronze drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerjalainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bronze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kerjalainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bronze chips away with some ground and pound.
Kerjalainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kerjalainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kerjalainen looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kerjalainen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Keijo Kerjalainen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Bronze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronze throws a sloppy head kick and Kerjalainen moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bronze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kerjalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bronze lands a jab to Kerjalainen's midsection.
Kerjalainen staying out of range there.
Bronze ducks under a wild hook from Kerjalainen.
Bronze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronze holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kerjalainen tries to work over Bronze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kerjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerjalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronze's elbow.
Bronze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bronze lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kerjalainen to his knees! Bronze keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Bronze!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mr Bronze thanked GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Keijo Kerjalainen spoke after the fight, saying 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore comes to the cage accompanied by Frank Klepacki - March to doom. Susi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Hero of the Day kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moore has his hands clasped together around Susi's back. He's all about the action.
Susi is looking for a kimura here.
Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Moore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moore is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Moore to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Moore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Susi manages to get himself to full guard.
Susi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Susi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moore is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Moore's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Susi keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
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.
Moore pushing down on Susi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moore wants to control but Susi is keeping him busy.
Susi wants to improve his position but Moore is controlling well.
Moore tries to pass the half guard into mount. Susi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Susi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moore pulls his head out easily.
Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moore with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Susi trying to hold on to Moore's head to control him but Moore postures up.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moore wants to control the pace but Susi is squirming around nicely.
Susi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moore controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susi can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Moore will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Susi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moore sprawls well initially but Susi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Moore tries to roll over but Susi keeps him under control.
Moore is trying to control but can't.
Moore regains full guard. Nicely done.
Susi trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Susi pushing down on Moore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moore.
Susi passes Moore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore gets full guard.
Susi looking to sit in guard and control but Moore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Susi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Susi is tightening it up a little... Moore has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Moore reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Moore taps out! Nice BJJ there by Susi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Keni Susi!
Keni Susi very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slopey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Chamakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Jawga Boyz - Rollin Like A Redneck. Chamakh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Robyn - Indestructible kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Slopey Smith has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
27 - 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
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Chamakh!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jab from Smith.
It looks like Karim Chamakh has been cut.
Smith moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chamakh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chamakh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chamakh checks a leg kick nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chamakh was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a low kick as Chamakh jumps back.
Smith throws a leg kick but Chamakh moved away.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slopey Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Chamakh dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short right from Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Chamakh avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Chamakh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
so Chamakh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chamakh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chamakh slips nicely into half guard.
Chamakh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chamakh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to improve his position but Chamakh is controlling well.
Chamakh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chamakh wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chamakh defends well.
Chamakh throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chamakh is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Slopey Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chamakh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith thumps Chamakh with a low kick.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chamakh circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Chamakh does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Chamakh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Chamakh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chamakh.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chamakh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chamakh.
Chamakh stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chamakh landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chamakh is one step ahead there.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chamakh.
Chamakh postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith 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.
Chamakh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chamakh has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Chamakh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chamakh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chamakh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chamakh stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Chamakh cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith working for a triangle but Chamakh defends it easily.
Chamakh throws a big right hand that misses.
Chamakh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chamakh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chamakh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith has his foot on Chamakh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chamakh works his way back into a safe position though.
Chamakh trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chamakh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chamakh looking to pass the guard.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Chamakh defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Slopey Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Chamakh's front leg but catches the back leg as Chamakh tries to avoid it.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chamakh.
Chamakh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chamakh with a poor takedown
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith wants to clinch up but Chamakh keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith throws a hook but Chamakh blocks it.
Chamakh defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Chamakh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Chamakh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chamakh shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Chamakh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chamakh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith working for a triangle but Chamakh defends it easily.
Chamakh wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Chamakh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chamakh preventing the sweep.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chamakh!
Chamakh felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chamakh manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Chamakh, under a barage of strikes from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chamakh to regain full guard.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Chamakh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chamakh trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chamakh with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slopey Smith clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh'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.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chamakh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chamakh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Chamakh moves away and avoids it.
Smith is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamakh moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a hook but Chamakh blocks it.
Chamakh fails with the takedown.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Chamakh.
Slopey Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Chamakh slips the punch.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a low kick but Chamakh moves out of range easily.
Chamakh takes one on the button.
Chamakh blocks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Chamakh or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Smith throws a body punch but Chamakh moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Chamakh moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Slopey Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Chamakh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith tries to clinch but Chamakh is having none of it.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Chamakh circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slopey Smith had his way with Karim Chamakh in that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Chamakh is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chamakh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to clinch but Chamakh is avoiding it.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith wants to clinch up but Chamakh keeps it at a distance.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chamakh.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Slopey Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chamakh was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Slopey Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Chamakh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chamakh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith controls Chamakh momentarily but Chamakh frees himself.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chamakh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karim Chamakh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chamakh wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chamakh!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chamakh tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith looking to finish Chamakh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chamakh!
Chamakh blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chamakh is looking to escape.
Chamakh holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smith tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slopey Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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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