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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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146 lbs
15 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent 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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruslan Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lenny Nero!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nero is fending him off so far but Smirnov persists. Nope, Nero circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Nero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smirnov doesn't manage to clinch there - Nero circles away.
Smirnov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smirnov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smirnov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smirnovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smirnov shoots in and drives through. Nero sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero stuffs the takedown.
Ruslan Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt
letting Nero counter with a right hand.
Nero scores with the left hand. Smirnov knows he should have avoided that one.
Smirnov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smirnov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nero circles away.
Smirnov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nero cracks Smirnov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smirnov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown but Nero shows good takedown defense.
Smirnov misses with a takedown
and Nero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smirnov thinking.
Smirnov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smirnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Nero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nero is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov has him pressed against the cage.
Smirnov is trying to drag Nero to the mat but Nero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt
and Nero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smirnov misses with a takedown
and Nero counters with a right hand to the body.
Nero gets caught napping as Smirnov dives in and scores a takedown. Nero manages to retain guard.
Nero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smirnov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nero is keeping the position for now.
Nero can't keep his opponent in guard - Smirnov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smirnov is looking for a kimura here.
Nero 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.
Smirnov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nero sees it coming and defends easily.
Nero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nero keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully.
Nero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lenny Nero will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smirnov drives through with a takedown into Nero's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nero seems keen to control Smirnov's posture.
Nero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smirnov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smirnov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smirnov wants to control from the top but Nero keeps moving.
Nero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smirnov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smirnov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smirnov.
Nero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smirnov.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nero can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Nero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nero is trying to improve his position.
Lenny Nero has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nero lands a jab to Smirnov's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov misses with a takedown
and Nero counters with a left and a right that stings Smirnov.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown but Nero shows good takedown defense.
Smirnov drives through with a takedown into Nero's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smirnov is pushing down on Nero's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nero is fighting to maintain full guard but Smirnov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smirnov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smirnov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smirnov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smirnov's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirnov takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Smirnov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smirnov manages to get to full guard.
Nero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov looking to control.
Smirnov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nero manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Smirnov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Smirnov tries for a takedown but Nero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nero stuffs the takedown.
Nero misses with an uppercut.
Smirnov drives through with a takedown into Nero's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smirnov won't allow Nero to sweep him here.
Smirnov wants to control from the top but Nero keeps moving.
Smirnov content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smirnov is aware though and is defending well.
Nero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smirnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smirnov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smirnov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smirnov trying to control but Nero is working from the bottom.
Nero is trying to keep Smirnov in close.
Smirnov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov stopping the sweep attempt from Nero.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smirnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smirnov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smirnov wants to control from the top but Nero keeps moving.
Ruslan Smirnov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smirnov wants to pass the guard but Nero is keeping the position.
Nero trying to keep a closed guard but Smirnov is proving a slippery customer.
Nero keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnov is really struggling to control Nero but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ruslan Smirnov just wasn't active enough.
Smirnov shoots for a takedown but Nero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Smirnov misses the target.
Nero stuffs the takedown.
Smirnov has Nero up against the cage in a clinch.
Smirnov is trying to pull guard but Nero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nero.
Smirnov is trying to drag Nero to the mat but Nero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smirnov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Nero. That snapped Smirnov's head back.
A jab lands there for Nero.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt
and Nero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nero jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lenny Nero.
I think Nero has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lenny Nero!
Lenny Nero very nearly forgot to thank Fight Night Nutrition 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Bukovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Nesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukovsky's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Donatan, Petez, Gural, Pih - Budź się. Nesi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Van Canto - Battery. Ed Nesi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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197 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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201 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Bukovsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ed Nesi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukovsky looks to throw the jab but Nesi is out of range.
Nesi checks a leg kick.
Bukovsky misses with a right hand
and Nesi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukovsky throws a hook but Nesi blocks it.
Bukovsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Nesi.
Bukovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukovsky throws a hook but Nesi blocks it.
Bukovsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nesi at a distance.
Bukovsky throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky's corner calls for a 1-2. Bukovsky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bukovsky.
Nesi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bukovsky.
Bukovsky fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bukovsky.
Bukovsky throws a jab when Nesi was well out of range.
Bukovsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Bukovsky shoots in for a double leg but Nesi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nesi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Bukovsky has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bukovsky misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky clobbers Nesi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good work by Nesi as he checks the leg kick.
Ed Nesi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nesi misses with a hook. Bukovsky ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Bukovsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bukovsky looks to throw the jab but Nesi is out of range.
Nesi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky throws a hook but Nesi blocks it.
Nesi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky throws a right hand that misses
and Nesi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nesi throws a jab when Bukovsky was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Nesi there.
Nice uppercut there from Bukovsky.
Nesi slips a jab and a cross from Bukovsky.
Nesi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nesi looks to land a left hand but Bukovsky moved out of range nicely.
Tommy Bukovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Nesi is just out of range.
Nesi missing with a left hand there. Bukovsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nesi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bukovsky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bukovsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Nesi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Nesi is just out of range.
Nesi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukovsky misses with a looping right.
Bukovsky swings for the body but Nesi moves out of range.
Nesi looks to land a left hand but Bukovsky moved out of range nicely.
Nesi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bukovsky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Bukovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukovsky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nesi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukovsky misses with a body shot.
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 Tommy Bukovsky will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nesi blocks a low kick nicely.
Bukovsky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nesi under the eye.
Bukovsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Ed Nesi has been cut.
Bukovsky throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nesi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Bukovsky misses with a low kick.
Bukovsky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nesi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bukovsky thinking.
A jab from Nesi misses.
Bukovsky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bukovsky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukovsky throws a hook but Nesi avoids it easily.
Tommy Bukovsky is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Bukovsky misses.
Nesi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nesi avoids the head kick by Bukovsky.
Nesi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bukovsky connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bukovsky.
Bukovsky misses with a takedown attempt
and Bukovsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesi sizes up Bukovsky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bukovsky throws a shot from downtown. Nesi moves away and avoids it.
Nesi throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukovsky goes for a double leg but Nesi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nesi continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Bukovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukovsky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Nesi.
Bukovsky stalling against the cage.
Bukovsky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nesi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky tries to pull guard but Nesi won't allow it.
Nesi landing knees to the head.
Bukovsky avoiding damage as Nesi throws knees to the body.
Nesi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nesi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nesi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nesi tries to land knees in the clinch but Bukovsky avoids the damage to the body.
Nesi tries to land knees in the clinch but Bukovsky avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bukovsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nesi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nesi gets underhooks to prevent Bukovsky's takedown attempt.
Nesi tries to land knees in the clinch but Bukovsky avoids the damage to the body.
Bukovsky jumps guard but Nesi stands there with Bukovsky around his waist. Bukovsky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nesi tries to land knees in the clinch but Bukovsky avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nesi crunches a lovely knee into Bukovsky's ribcage.
Nesi lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Nesi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ed Nesi's cut.
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!
Bukovsky 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.
Nesi lands with an overhand left.
Nesi scores with a jab. Bukovsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bukovsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukovsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nesi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nesi has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Bukovsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nesi circles away.
A swing and a miss from Nesi.
Bukovsky fails to land the takedown.
Bukovsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nesi sprawls well. Nesi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bukovsky gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Bukovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bukovsky.
A clash of legs there as Nesi blocks the low kick.
Bukovsky misses with a jab to the body
and Nesi counters with a straight right hand.
Nesi slips a straight right by Bukovsky.
Bukovsky throws a shot from downtown. Nesi moves away and avoids it.
Bukovsky staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky misses with a shot to the body
and Nesi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nesi is trying to defend but Bukovsky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bukovsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nesi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky wants to free his trapped foot but Nesi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bukovsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nesi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bukovsky is on him like a limpet, forcing Nesi back against the cage.
Nesi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Nesi controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky working hard to break the clinch.
Nesi keeps control of Bukovsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nesi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bukovsky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nesi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nesi connects with a knee to the head.
Nesi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bukovsky avoids it.
Nesi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bukovsky wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by Nesi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nesi is defending well.
Nesi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from Nesi.
Nesi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bukovsky avoids it.
Nesi trying to land knees to the body.
Bukovsky can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nesi is pressed up against the cage. Bukovsky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nesi down to the mat. Nesi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bukovsky looks to throw the jab but Nesi is out of range.
Nesi throws an overhand right that lands on Bukovsky's shoulder, as Bukovsky tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ed Nesi.
I think Nesi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Nesi! Ed Nesi retains his middleweight title!
Ed Nesi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rostowski has chosen VITER - Marichka as his entrance music. Andrzej Rostowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicky Santoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Rostowski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Santoro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab by Santoro.
Santoro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rostowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rostowski with a poor takedown
and Rostowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rostowski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Santoro keeping full guard, as Rostowski tries to pass.
Santoro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santoro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rostowski defends it easily.
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!
Santoro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santoro throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Santoro is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rostowski has his hands clasped together but Santoro extends and breaks Rostowski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Santoro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicky Santoro!
After the big win, Nicky Santoro made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Tapout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Matsushita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tapout comes to the cage accompanied by Runaway. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
142 lbs
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25
141 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Tapout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenji Matsushita!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapout fails with the takedown
and Matsushita counters with a low kick, right behind Tapout 's knee.
Matsushita misses with the combination.
Matsushita circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matsushita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tapout tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tapout has a takedown stuffed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Matsushita 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.
Matsushita connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsushita throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsushita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tapout 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.
Tapout looks to clinch
and Matsushita makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapout wants to clinch
and Matsushita makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tapout darts in and clinches Matsushita up against the cage.
Tapout ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tapout no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Matsushita engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tapout keeping moving, preventing Matsushita from controlling successfully.
Tapout not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tapout manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matsushita manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsushita is trying to keep Tapout in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapout throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapout trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tapout pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsushita is keeping the position for now.
Matsushita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsushita utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matsushita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tapout missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tapout pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsushita is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita wants to sweep here but Tapout controlling him for the moment.
Matsushita looking to control but Tapout passes into half guard.
Tapout is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tapout is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tapout looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tapout seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matsushita does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapout looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matsushita works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tapout drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matsushita manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tapout has Matsushita in his guard.
Tapout had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matsushita defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tapout throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matsushita uses it to pass to side control.
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 Tommy Tapout will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Matsushita.
Matsushita throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tapout shoots in but Matsushita avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tapout moves out of range of the body kick from Matsushita.
Tapout has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tapout there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tapout wants to clinch.
Tapout looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tapout seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapout is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matsushita has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matsushita is trying to get back to full guard.
Tapout with the ground and pound but Matsushita uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tapout trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tapout throws an elbow that misses. Matsushita uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tapout's guard. Nice move by Matsushita!
Tapout trying to keep a closed guard but Matsushita is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita trying to control the position from guard on top but Tapout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tapout is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tapout 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.
Matsushita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tapout has an active guard here but Matsushita has managed to pass into half guard.
Tapout looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tapout has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsushita is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapout wants to get back to full guard.
Tapout actively working from the bottom here.
Tapout has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Matsushita escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Matsushita!
Matsushita trying to control the position but Tapout is working away.
Tapout tries to bench press Matsushita off him but Matsushita keeps the position.
Matsushita in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tapout is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapout tries to roll over but Matsushita keeps him under control.
Tapout trying to control here.
Matsushita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tapout trying to control but Matsushita postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tapout is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsushita pulls his head out easily.
Matsushita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tapout does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Tapout dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tapout wants to clinch up but Matsushita keeps it at a distance.
Matsushita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tapout.
Matsushita scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsushita.
Tapout is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tapout fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Matsushita throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsushita swats away the attempt to clinch by Tapout.
Tapout shoots in and gets a takedown into Matsushita's guard.
Tapout passes Matsushita's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapout misses with a head shot. Matsushita uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tapout stands up over Matsushita, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matsushita looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tapout trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matsushita trying to control the position.
Tapout trying to control but Matsushita is working from the bottom.
Tommy Tapout is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapout preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matsushita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tapout controlling from the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Tommy Tapout wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tapout moves in looking to clinch but Matsushita pushes him off.
Tapout dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsushita. That did some damage!
Matsushita throws a looping overhand right but Tapout ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapout tries to clinch but Matsushita is having none of it.
Tapout misses with a takedown
and Matsushita counters with an outside leg kick.
Tapout pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tapout 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.
Matsushita looks to land a combination but Tapout avoids it well.
Matsushita fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tapout darts in trying to clinch
and Matsushita counters with a thumping low kick.
Matsushita tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tapout tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsushita paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tommy Tapout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapout wants to clinch.
Tapout attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matsushita throws a front kick aimed at Tapout's knee but Tapout avoids it well.
Matsushita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenji Matsushita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsushita scores with the left hand. Tapout knows he should have avoided that one.
Tapout tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tapout takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kenji Matsushita 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.
Matsushita digs a good body shot into Tapout's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenji Matsushita.
I think Tapout has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Tapout!
A relieved looking Tommy Tapout thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Bukovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukovsky's entrance music is Grubson feat. donGURALesko - Moc. A fine choice. Cooper has chosen s.mouse - slap my elbow as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
182 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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25
182 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Garrett Bukovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bukovsky counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bukovsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bukovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooper.
Bukovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cooper tries to clinch up
and Bukovsky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cooper tries to clinch
and Cooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cooper tries to clinch but Bukovsky is having none of it.
Cooper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bukovsky counters with a right hand to the body.
Cooper closes the distance but Bukovsky moves to the side
and Bukovsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Bukovsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Bukovsky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bukovsky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooper tries to clinch up
and Bukovsky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cooper thinking.
Bukovsky seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cooper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bukovsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cooper wants to clinch.
Cooper darts in trying to clinch
and Bukovsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukovsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Bukovsky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bukovsky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Bukovsky keeps it at a distance.
Bukovsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Bukovsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Bukovsky is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cooper wants to clinch
and Bukovsky counters with an outside leg kick.
Bukovsky is looking to wear down Cooper with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bukovsky takes a swing at Cooper's ribcage but misses.
Bukovsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Bukovsky is avoiding it.
Cooper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Bukovsky misses with a looping left.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bukovsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Bukovsky is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Bukovsky circles away.
Bukovsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooper wants to clinch but Bukovsky slips to the side
and Bukovsky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Bukovsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bukovsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Cooper closes the distance and clinches.
Bukovsky blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Bukovsky blocks an elbow strike.
Bukovsky blocks an elbow strike.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cooper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bukovsky avoids it.
Bukovsky blocks the elbow strike.
Bukovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch up
and Bukovsky counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky throws the left hand but Cooper avoids the punch easily.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Bukovsky circles away.
Cooper blocks a leg kick.
Bukovsky throws a solid leg kick but Cooper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bukovsky.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bukovsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper tries to clinch but Bukovsky moves away
and Bukovsky counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cooper!
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!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A lull in the action here as Bukovsky stalls from top position.
Cooper is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Bukovsky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cooper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Charles Cooper has been cut.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bukovsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper moves to clinch but Bukovsky breaks away
and Bukovsky counters with a slapping leg kick.
Charles Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper moves to clinch but Bukovsky breaks away
and Bukovsky counters with a left to the body.
Cooper moves into range and clinches up with Bukovsky.
Bukovsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bukovsky jabs Cooper right on the nose. Cooper blinks but takes it well.
Cooper wants to clinch
and Bukovsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooper is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper moves to clinch but Bukovsky breaks away
and Bukovsky rattles Cooper with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Cooper tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Bukovsky dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Cooper stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Garrett Bukovsky!
During a confident post fight interview, Garrett Bukovsky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langerholc comes to the cage accompanied by Hypocrisy - Fractured Millennium . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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24
218 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Langerholc.
Langerholc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some tries to clinch up
and Langerholc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Langerholc.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Langerholc is standing up over Some. Some looks to escape but Langerholc dives into side control.
Langerholc 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.
Some tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Some pushes Langerholc away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Langerholc gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Langerholc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Langerholc connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Some some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc in side control, throwing shots but Some defends.
Some wants to control but Langerholc postures up.
Langerholc 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.
Langerholc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Some keeps working.
Langerholc working away.
Some tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Langerholc working the ground and pound but Some is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Langerholc seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Some pushes Langerholc away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Langerholc gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Langerholc advances to full mount.
Langerholc with the ground and pound from mount.
Langerholc breaks from Some's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some is looking to improve his position but Langerholc isn't that keen on the idea.
Some holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Langerholc tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Some is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Some tries to hold on but Langerholc postures up.
Some regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc throwing shots but Some is blocking nicely.
Langerholc tries to pass to full mount but Some defends it.
Langerholc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Some defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Langerholc lands a nice short elbow.
Some is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Some is looking for a sweep. Langerholc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Langerholc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Langerholc scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Langerholc lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some looks like he's trying to stand up.
Langerholc trying to mount his opponent but Some defends it.
Langerholc missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Some wants to control but Langerholc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Langerholc is looking for a kimura but Some is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Langerholc to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langerholc wants to take a breather but Some is having none of it.
Langerholc works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Langerholc dominated that round.
That's time! Langerholc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Some misses with a low kick as Langerholc jumps back.
Some looks to land a body kick but Langerholc moved away.
Some throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some looks for the body kick but Langerholc saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some tries to work over Langerholc's front leg with a kick but Langerholc checks it.
Langerholc blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some moves in looking to clinch but Langerholc pushes him off.
Langerholc avoids the body shot from Some.
Some misses with a combination
and Langerholc counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Langerholc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Langerholc passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Some tries to buck Langerholc off but Langerholc is having none of it.
Langerholc working the head and body with strikes.
Langerholc working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Langerholc advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Some that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Langerholc connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Davor Langerholc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Langerholc controlling his opponent.
Langerholc working Some over with strikes here.
Langerholc looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Some is working to get back to half guard.
Langerholc breaks from Some's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Some is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Some is still in real trouble! Can Langerholc finish him?
Langerholc postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Some looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Langerholc lands a big elbow - Some is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Some is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Davor Langerholc!
Davor Langerholc took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'One more murder to my account.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pyry Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bong Ki Duk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkele comes to the cage accompanied by Perkele . Ki Duk has chosen north korea's national anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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241 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pyry Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bong Ki Duk!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ki Duk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ki Duk forces Perkele back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perkele trying to land knees to the body.
Ki Duk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perkele is trying to pull guard but Ki Duk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ki Duk letting Perkele take a breather here.
Perkele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ki Duk's defenses.
It looks like Bong Ki Duk has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ki Duk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ki Duk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ki Duk lands an elbow just above Perkele 's eye.
Ki Duk throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele.
Perkele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ki Duk's defenses.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
Perkele is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ki Duk is keeping busy.
Ki Duk tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Ki Duk back against the cage.
Ki Duk tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Ki Duk back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele drags the fight down to the ground.
Perkele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ki Duk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ki Duk trying to control but Perkele is working from the bottom.
Perkele controls Ki Duk momentarily but Ki Duk frees himself.
Perkele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ki Duk is aware though and is defending well.
Ki Duk wanted to stand there but Perkele had control of the position.
Perkele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ki Duk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perkele. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ki Duk tries to stand but Perkele is controlling from the bottom.
Ki Duk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele working for a triangle but Ki Duk defends it easily.
Ki Duk trying to control but Perkele is working from the bottom.
Ki Duk wants to stand but Perkele has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Perkele throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ki Duk uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ki Duk trying to control the position but Perkele is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkele tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ki Duk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele can't do much from the bottom here.
Perkele is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ki Duk off and has taken his back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ki Duk fending off the submission attempt from Perkele.
Perkele avoiding Ki Duk 's attempts to control his hands.
Ki Duk is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Perkele off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Ki Duk controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Ki Duk defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ki Duk defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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 Pyry Perkele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bong Ki Duk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Perkele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk lands a nice shot to the body.
Ki Duk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ki Duk fails to land with a series of punches.
Ki Duk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Perkele finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ki Duk slips a straight right by Perkele.
Ki Duk stuns Perkele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Perkele there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ki Duk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ki Duk throws a leg kick but Perkele sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Perkele misses with a hook. Ki Duk ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Perkele finds it's target.
Ki Duk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkele.
Ki Duk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ki Duk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perkele circles away quickly and effectively.
Perkele lands a jab.
Ki Duk clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ki Duk fails to land.
Ki Duk misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Perkele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Perkele lands a nice elbow.
Ki Duk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Nice elbow from Perkele.
Ki Duk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perkele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Ki Duk.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
Perkele will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ki Duk up against the cage.
Ki Duk blocks the elbow strike.
Perkele jumps into guard, dragging Ki Duk to the mat.
Ki Duk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ki Duk defends it easily.
Perkele trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ki Duk defends well.
Ki Duk wants to stand but Perkele is controlling his posture from full guard.
Perkele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perkele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ki Duk is aware though and is defending well.
Perkele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ki Duk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ki Duk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Perkele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ki Duk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ki Duk defends it easily.
Perkele has an active guard here but Ki Duk has managed to pass into half guard.
Ki Duk seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Perkele manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Perkele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ki Duk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Perkele defending well as Ki Duk loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Perkele finds it's way through Ki Duk's defenses.
Ki Duk looks to land a body kick but Perkele moved away.
Ki Duk misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perkele lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ki Duk throws a right and a left that Perkele avoids nicely.
Ki Duk misses with a body shot.
Ki Duk slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Ki Duk misses.
Ki Duk moves out of range of the body kick.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Ki Duk is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perkele swats away the attempt to clinch by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk throws a series of punches but Perkele avoids them all with ease.
Bong Ki Duk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ki Duk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ki Duk tries to clinch but Perkele moves out of range.
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 Pyry Perkele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bong Ki Duk'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. This is the final round!
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Ki Duk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ki Duk swinging wildly here.
Ki Duk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ki Duk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ki Duk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ki Duk throws a right hand that Perkele ducks under and follows up with a left that Perkele also avoids with ease.
Ki Duk works over Perkele's head and body with a nice combination.
Ki Duk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perkele finds it's way round the side to connect with Ki Duk's head.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Ki Duk tenderised Perkele's leg. Perkele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ki Duk moves away.
Bong Ki Duk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ki Duk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ki Duk moves out of range of the leg kick from Perkele.
Perkele lands with a shot to the body.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Bong Ki Duk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ki Duk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Perkele throws a wild body kick that Ki Duk sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Perkele clobbers Ki Duk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ki Duk misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Ki Duk misses.
Perkele connects with a looping right hand.
Perkele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ki Duk circles away quickly and effectively.
Ki Duk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Perkele cracks Ki Duk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Perkele throws a head kick but Ki Duk moves out of range.
Perkele is looking to slow Ki Duk down with leg kicks.
Perkele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ki Duk!
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!
Perkele lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ki Duk.
Perkele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Perkele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ki Duk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
Perkele jabs at Ki Duk's body.
A low kick from Ki Duk misses
letting Perkele counter with a right hand.
Ki Duk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ki Duk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkele. Perkele obviously looking to wear him down.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele moves out of range of the leg kick from Ki Duk.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perkele.
Perkele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ki Duk misses with a head kick.
Perkele scores with a jab to the head.
Perkele looks to land a body kick but Ki Duk moved away.
Ki Duk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ki Duk doesn't manage to clinch there - Perkele circles away.
Ki Duk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ki Duk misses with a series of wild punches.
Ki Duk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perkele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ki Duk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ki Duk misses with a combination
and Perkele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Ki Duk's head but Ki Duk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perkele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ki Duk takes one on the button.
Perkele throws the left hand but Ki Duk avoids the punch easily.
Ki Duk feints a jab promting Perkele to slip. Ki Duk then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perkele slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ki Duk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ki Duk tries to move into range but Perkele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Perkele 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.
A big left from Perkele misses.
Perkele scores with a head kick.
Pyry Perkele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele avoids the body shot from Ki Duk.
Perkele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ki Duk.
Perkele misses with a kick to the body.
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ki Duk misses with a few strikes there.
Ki Duk looks to land a left hand but Perkele moved out of range nicely.
Ki Duk thows a body shot but no joy.
Perkele lands a head kick. Ki Duk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Perkele misses with a hook. Ki Duk ducked under it nicely.
Ki Duk throws a leg kick that misses.
Ki Duk misses with a wild combination.
Ki Duk throws a sloppy head kick
and Perkele counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perkele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Perkele on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bong Ki Duk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ki Duk jabs Perkele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perkele's corner calls for a 1-2. Perkele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyry Perkele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perkele, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyry Perkele!
A victorious Pyry Perkele 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Kerhley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sed El Bunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carlton Kerhley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sed El Bunt!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerhley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? El Bunt is fending him off so far but Kerhley persists. Nope, El Bunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Kerhley shoots and misses
and El Bunt counters with a body kick.
El Bunt misses with a wild body shot.
El Bunt lands a head kick. Kerhley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kerhley has his takedown stuffed
and El Bunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Kerhley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerhley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
El Bunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carlton Kerhley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Kerhley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
El Bunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerhley moves away.
Kerhley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kerhley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kerhley tries to move to mount but El Bunt blocks the move with his legs.
Kerhley throws a strike aimed at the side of El Bunt's head but El Bunt avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Bunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kerhley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kerhley in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
El Bunt wants to control but Kerhley postures up.
El Bunt is looking to reverse the position.
El Bunt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerhley thows a huge punch but El Bunt dodges it nicely.
Kerhley passes to side control.
Kerhley looking to control but instead El Bunt has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kerhley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Bunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as El Bunt holds on and takes a little breather.
El Bunt keeping moving, preventing Kerhley from controlling successfully.
El Bunt wants to sweep here but Kerhley controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley throwing strikes from guard but El Bunt blocks nicely.
Kerhley throwing strikes but missing.
Kerhley landing some decent shots from guard.
Kerhley passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
El Bunt wants to get back to full guard but Kerhley has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sed El Bunt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kerhley with a poor takedown
and Kerhley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kerhley fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Kerhley's head coaches at The Cooker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kerhley tries to score a power double leg takedown but El Bunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kerhley somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Kerhley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Bunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kerhley.
El Bunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kerhley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and El Bunt counters with an inside leg kick.
Kerhley just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerhley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kerhley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but El Bunt avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Bunt thows a body shot but no joy.
El Bunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kerhley misses with a takedown attempt - El Bunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kerhley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and El Bunt counters with a good low kick that Kerhley was not able to check.
El Bunt closes the distance and pushes Kerhley back into the cage.
El Bunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kerhley backwards.
El Bunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kerhley.
El Bunt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
El Bunt digs a right hand underneath Kerhley's ribcage. Kerhley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from El Bunt.
El Bunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kerhleys head.
Kerhley misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt trying to stall but Kerhley improves his position.
Kerhley tries to work over El Bunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kerhley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Bunt throws an elbow but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerhley tries for a takedown but El Bunt manages to get underhooks.
El Bunt prevents a body shot from Kerhley.
El Bunt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
El Bunt prevents a body shot from Kerhley.
Kerhley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by El Bunt as Kerhley tries to tie him up.
El Bunt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Bunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
El Bunt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kerhley goes for a takedown attempt but El Bunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kerhley has his takedown stuffed
and El Bunt counters with a head kick that drops Kerhley to the mat! Kerhley scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Kerhley is rocked!
El Bunt feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Kerhley collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sed El Bunt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Fantastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbynek Taticzek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantastic comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down-Cigaro. Taticzek has chosen Feuer Frei as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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25
184 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Fantastic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zbynek Taticzek!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantastic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taticzek moves away.
Fantastic misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Fantastic misses.
We've been hearing reports that Fantastic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic loads up on a big right hand but Taticzek slips the punch.
Fantastic is looking to chop away at Taticzek's legs.
Fantastic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic looks to land a combination but Taticzek avoids it well.
Taticzek has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantastic dips to his left and cracks Taticzek with an uppercut!
Fantastic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taticzek holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic tries to throw a body punch but Taticzek avoids it by throwing Fantastic back against the cage.
Taticzek avoiding damage.
Fantastic misses with some punches.
Fantastic is trying to maintain a safe position but Taticzek gets an underhook and turns Fantastic into the cage.
Fantastic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fantastic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taticzek tries to work over Fantastic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Taticzek misses with some punches.
Fantastic throws a head punch that misses.
Taticzek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantastic's elbow.
Taticzek blocking some punches.
Fantastic misses with a body punch.
Fantastic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taticzek tries to throw a body punch but Fantastic avoids it by throwing Taticzek back against the cage.
Fantastic swings wildly with an uppercut but Taticzek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taticzek taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taticzek struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantastic controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Fantastic.
Fantastic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic misses with a punch on the inside.
Taticzek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fantastic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taticzek blocking some punches.
Taticzek misses with a body punch.
Taticzek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic misses with some punches.
Come on Taticzek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fantastic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taticzek misses with a body punch.
Fantastic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic working aggressively here.
Taticzek throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic prevents a body shot from Taticzek.
Fantastic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic pushes Taticzek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taticzek can't find room to land a body shot as Fantastic controls the action.
Fantastic misses with the head strike.
Taticzek lands a knee to the body.
Taticzek works on Fantastic's body with a couple of short punches.
Taticzek trying to stall but Fantastic improves his position.
Fantastic tries a body shot but Taticzek blocks it.
Fantastic lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantastic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fantastic fails to land.
Fantastic misses with some punches.
Fantastic avoiding damage as Taticzek throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek trying to stall but Fantastic improves his position.
Taticzek lands a left hand.
Fantastic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic managing to block the knees to the body from Taticzek.
Taticzek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic tries to throw a body punch but Taticzek avoids it by throwing Fantastic back against the cage.
Fantastic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fantastic fails to land.
Fantastic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic has a couple of punches blocked by Taticzek.
Taticzek swings wildly with an uppercut but Fantastic uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fantastic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taticzek dodges an elbow strike from Fantastic.
Fantastic lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fantastic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fantastic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taticzek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taticzek scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic scores with a one two! Taticzek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taticzek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fantastic.
Taticzek staying out of range there.
Taticzek scores with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fantastic looks to throw the jab but Taticzek is out of range.
Taticzek swings for the body but Fantastic moves out of range.
Taticzek lands a jab to Fantastic's midsection.
Taticzek cracks a nice hook into Fantastic's ribs.
Taticzek avoids the body shot from Fantastic.
Fantastic looks to throw the jab but Taticzek is out of range.
Taticzek is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fantastic rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic misses with a wild body shot.
Taticzek moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic takes a swing at Taticzek's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Johnny Fantastic has been cut.
Fantastic throws a hook but Taticzek blocks it.
Taticzek sends Fantastic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Taticzek is motioning to the referee to let Fantastic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic is rocked!
Crack! Taticzek connects with the perfect overhand right and Fantastic falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Taticzek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zbynek Taticzek! Zbynek Taticzek retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Zbynek Taticzek 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Torello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
138 lbs
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140 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Torello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Torello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torello walks into a left hand.
Torello misses with a left hand
and Funkyama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Torello jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torello throws a leg kick but Funkyama moved away.
Torello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkyama.
Funkyama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torello, pushing him back against the cage.
Torello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torello 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.
Funkyama lands a right hand.
Torello misses with the head strike.
Torello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama misses with a punch to the body.
Funkyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torello dodges an elbow strike from Funkyama.
Torello misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Funkyama 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.
Torello works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama misses with a punch on the inside.
Torello stalling against the cage.
Torello lands a nice shot to the body.
Funkyama lands with a right to the head.
Funkyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Funkyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Torello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funkyama taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funkyama.
Torello softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Funkyama can't find room to land a body shot as Torello controls the action.
Funkyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torello misses with a body punch.
Funkyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Torello avoids it.
Funkyama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Funkyama being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funkyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Torello working aggressively here.
Torello is working Funkyama over against 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!
Funkyama throws a head punch that misses.
Torello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Funkyama throws a head punch that misses.
Torello stalling in the clinch but Funkyama improves position.
Funkyama prevents a body shot from Torello.
A bit of stalling here from Torello.
Funkyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Torello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torello misses with a punch to the body.
Torello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torello tries to stall but Funkyama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Funkyama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torello displaying some good clinch control by pressing Funkyama up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Torello scores with a nice short uppercut.
Funkyama presses Torello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Torello blocking some punches.
Torello leaning against his opponent.
Torello lands a right hand that snaps the head of Funkyama backwards.
Torello takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Torello.
Funkyama misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Torello.
Funkyama takes a kick to the side of the head.
Torello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkyama manages to avoid it.
Funkyama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James Torello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funkyama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Funkyama throws a low kick but Torello avoids it.
Funkyama misses the shot to the body.
Torello defending well as Funkyama loads up on a big left hand.
Funkyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Torello has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Torello there as he acknowledges the shot.
Funkyama avoids the head kick by Torello.
Funkyama throws a leg kick but Torello sees it coming and moves out of range.
Funkyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torello throws out the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funkyama misses with a low kick.
Torello finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Torello.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kid Funkyama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Torello throws a low kick but it's checked well by Funkyama.
A jab from Torello misses.
Funkyama blocks a low kick nicely.
Funkyama swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Torello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkyama moves away.
Funkyama moves into the clinch successfully.
Torello lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Funkyama backwards.
Funkyama working aggressively here.
Funkyama misses with some punches.
Torello blocks an uppercut.
Funkyama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Torello.
Torello wants to stall.
A short left from Funkyama.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Torello has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Torello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funkyama blocks a body shot from Torello.
Funkyama can't find room to land a body shot as Torello controls the action.
Funkyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kid Funkyama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Torello blocks a body shot from Funkyama.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funkyama.
Funkyama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Torello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Funkyama lands with a right to the head.
Funkyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torello trying to control the position but instead, Funkyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Torello into the cage.
Funkyama misses with the head strike.
Funkyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funkyama misses with a punch to the body.
Funkyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Torello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torello is struggling to control the position.
Torello scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Torello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torello tries to throw a body punch but Funkyama avoids it by throwing Torello back against the cage.
Funkyama misses with the head strike.
Funkyama tries a body shot but Torello blocks it.
Funkyama wants to stall.
Torello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funkyama has a couple of punches blocked by Torello.
Torello throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkyama.
Funkyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Funkyama lands a shoulder strike.
Funkyama taking a breather.
Torello stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torello tries to work over Funkyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funkyama stalling against the cage.
Funkyama is working Torello over against the cage.
Torello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funkyama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torello backwards.
Funkyama trying to stall but Torello improves his position.
Torello throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Funkyama tries a body shot but Torello blocks it.
Funkyama cracks Torello with a nice body shot.
Torello blocks the elbow strike.
Torello is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Funkyama is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Torello.
Funkyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funkyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Torello.
Funkyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Torello.
Torello wants to break the clinch but can't.
Funkyama misses with a punch on the inside.
Torello blocks a body shot from Funkyama.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torello.
Torello wants to stall.
Funkyama is trying to maintain a safe position but Torello gets an underhook and turns Funkyama into the cage.
Funkyama slowing the pace effectively.
Torello misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funkyama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torello trying to stall but Funkyama improves his position.
Torello'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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Funkyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Torello's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kid Funkyama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Torello fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Funkyama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Torello moves away from the strike by Funkyama.
A telegraphed right hand from Funkyama misses the target.
Funkyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick from Torello lands but Funkyama takes it in his stride.
Torello takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot by Funkyama.
Funkyama closes the distance and clinches.
Funkyama tries to throw a body punch but Torello avoids it by throwing Funkyama back against the cage.
Funkyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torello.
Funkyama tries a body shot but Torello blocks it.
Funkyama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funkyama working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torello leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Funkyama.
Torello is rocked!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Torello pushes Funkyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torello trying to stall but Funkyama improves his position.
Torello tries to break the clinch but Funkyama is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Torello fails to land.
Funkyama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Funkyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Torello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Funkyama prevents a body shot from Torello.
Torello seems to have got his legs back now.
Still in the clinch, Funkyama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Torello working aggressively here.
Funkyama lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Funkyama.
That's two 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!
Funkyama scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torello looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Torello misses with a punch to the body.
Torello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Torello fails to land.
A short uppercut from Funkyama.
Torello misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funkyama.
Funkyama misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Funkyama fails to land.
Torello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Funkyama leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torello.
Torello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funkyama's elbow.
A body shot lands from Funkyama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torello taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Torello throws a head punch that misses.
Funkyama is stalling here.
Torello blocks an uppercut.
James Torello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funkyama's elbow.
Torello stalling in the clinch but Funkyama improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Torello fails to land.
Funkyama lands with a right to the head.
Funkyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Torello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funkyamas head.
The referee calls for Funkyama to work.
Torello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funkyama throws a head punch that misses.
Funkyama working aggressively here.
Funkyama tries a body shot but Torello blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funkyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torello holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Torello tries to work over Funkyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funkyama lands with a right to the head.
Funkyama misses with the head strike.
Funkyama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torellos head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torello is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Funkyama is keeping busy.
Funkyama scores with a shot to the side of Torello's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Funkyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Funkyama lands a shot to the body.
Funkyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kid Funkyama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Torello is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Funkyama is keeping busy.
Torello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Funkyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Funkyama 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 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Funkyama!
A less than humble Kid Funkyama misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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