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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira has chosen Avicii - Levels as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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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
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinicius Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira.
Evans scores with a punch to the head.
Evans misses the body punch
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Evans won't be happy with that.
Evans is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oliveira tries to move to mount but Evans blocks the move with his legs.
Evans controls the position for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Evans is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oliveira is working for a guillotine from mount but Evans frees his head quite easily.
Oliveira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Evans has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Oliveira tries to control but Evans wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira can't control as he wanted to and Evans manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Oliveira prevents Evans from improving his position.
Evans is working hard here to advance position.
Oliveira is trying to control. Evans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Evans is doing well to control the position and prevent Oliveira from advancing to side control.
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Evans preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Evans trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
Evans desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus Evans has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Oliveira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Evans's head.
Evans wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Evans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinicius Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Evans darts in and clinches Oliveira up against the cage.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oliveira jabs at Evans's body.
Oliveira cracks Evans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marcus Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Evans clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Evans.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Evans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Evans throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
A cross from Oliveira lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oliveira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Evans defends well and Oliveira ends up having to push Evans into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Evans is trying to maintain a safe position but Oliveira gets an underhook and turns Evans into the cage.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Evans prevents it.
Marcus Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Oliveira.
Evans lands a shot to the body.
Oliveira letting Evans take a breather here.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Oliveira wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Evans manages to get underhooks.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Evans digs a right hand into Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira's gas tank.
Evans scores with a nice hook to the head.
Evans taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Evans taking a breather.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliveira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by Evans.
Evans motions for Oliveira to come forward. Evans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a leg kick.
Evans wants to clinch.
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
Evans misses with a straight right.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Evans dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Oliveira checks a leg kick.
Evans throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Evans is looking to clinch.
Evans throws a right hand that misses
and Oliveira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Evans's guard.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans working some strikes from top position.
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Evans is aware though and is defending well.
Vinicius Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans stands up over Oliveira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Evans has picked Oliveira up and slammed him! Oliveira can't keep hold of the triangle and Evans manages to pass to side control!
Evans is putting a hurting on Oliveira here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oliveira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Evans works his way into full mount!
Evans unloading with bombs!
Evans landing strikes from the mount and Oliveira is in trouble!
Evans looking to finish Oliveira with some ground and pound. This is bad for Oliveira!
Oliveira tries to reverse the position but Evans maintains control.
Evans connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to control but Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Evans has control of Oliveira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Oliveira regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Evans landing strikes from the mount and Oliveira is in trouble!
Evans dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans lands a big elbow - Oliveira is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Oliveira is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marcus Evans!
An out of breath Marcus Evans thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimon Boets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boets comes to the cage accompanied by Штиль. Johnson has chosen The Town by Macklemore as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
245 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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285 lbs
23 - 18 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimon Boets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boets dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Boets has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boets looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimon Boets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boets drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Boets goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Boets drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boets shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Boets has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boets fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Dimon Boets has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boets looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Boets swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Dimon Boets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boets scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boets misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Boets is breathing heavily.
Boets tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boets fails with the takedown.
Johnson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Boets drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Johnson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Boets's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Johnson!
A victorious Jordan Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Ericssonl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Wupaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ericssonl's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Battle for Asgard. Leif Ericssonl has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
29 - 18 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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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
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leif Ericssonl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Boris Wupaski!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wupaski lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ericssonl.
Ericssonl tries to move into range but Wupaski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wupaski throws a hook but Ericssonl avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Wupaski misses its intended target.
Ericssonl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wupaski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ericssonl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wupaski moves away.
A jab lands there for Wupaski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wupaski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wupaski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wupaski misses with a wild body shot.
Wupaski looks to land a right hand but Ericssonl moved out of range.
Wupaski misses with a hook. Ericssonl ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Wupaski. That snapped Ericssonl's head back.
It looks like Leif Ericssonl has been cut.
Wupaski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wupaski lands with an overhand left.
Ericssonl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wupaski scores with a jab to the head.
Wupaski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ericssonl counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wupaski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ericssonl moves away from the strike by Wupaski.
Wupaski misses with a body shot.
Wupaski missing with a left hand there. Ericssonl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wupaski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Wupaski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ericssonl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wupaski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ericssonl avoids the body shot from Wupaski.
Ericssonl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wupaski throws a looping overhand right but Ericssonl ducks down to avoid it.
Wupaski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ericssonl.
Wupaski missing with a left hand there. Ericssonl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ericssonl throws an off balance right hand
and Wupaski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wupaski lands a body shot.
Wupaski cracks Ericssonl with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericssonl walks into a jab.
Wupaski throws a poor cross that misses
and Ericssonl counters with a stiff right hand.
Wupaski misses with a body shot.
Wupaski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wupaski has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wupaski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ericssonl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Wupaski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ericssonl avoids the body shot from Wupaski.
Wupaski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ericssonl moves out of range of the strikes.
Ericssonl scores with a decent looking hook.
Ericssonl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wupaski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wupaski throws a right and a left that Ericssonl avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for Wupaski.
Wupaski throws a jab when Ericssonl was well out of range.
Wupaski misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ericssonl to counter with a crisp jab.
Ericssonl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wupaski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ericssonl ducks under a wild hook from Wupaski.
Ericssonl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wupaski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Wupaski misses.
Wupaski throws a hook but Ericssonl avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Wupaski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leif Ericssonl's cut.
That's time! Ericssonl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wupaski throws a poor cross that misses
and Ericssonl counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Wupaski misses.
Ericssonl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wupaski throws out the jab.
Wupaski throws a leg kick but Ericssonl sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wupaski throws an off balance right hand
letting Ericssonl counter with a right hand.
Boris Wupaski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Ericssonl misses.
Wupaski throws a lazy uppercut
letting Ericssonl counter with a right hand.
Ericssonl slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wupaski misses with an uppercut. Ericssonl saw that one coming.
Wupaski swings for the body but Ericssonl moves out of range.
Wupaski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ericssonl.
Wupaski is rocked!
Boris Wupaski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ericssonl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wupaski misses with a body shot.
Ericssonl catches Wupaski with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Wupaski forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leif Ericssonl!
In his post fight interview, Leif Ericssonl started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Ghanizadeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitka Boycheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boycheck has chosen Парус as his entrance music. Mitka Boycheck is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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193 lbs
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204 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amir Ghanizadeh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitka Boycheck!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boycheck moves away from the strike by Ghanizadeh.
Mitka Boycheck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghanizadeh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boycheck.
Boycheck scoring well with a low kick there.
Boycheck throws a combination that misses
and Ghanizadeh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boycheck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ghanizadeh blocks a low kick nicely.
Ghanizadeh lands a nice looking body kick.
Boycheck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ghanizadeh throws a head kick but Boycheck moves out of range.
Ghanizadeh with a jab.
Boycheck throws a head kick but Ghanizadeh moves out of range.
Boycheck thows a leg kick but Ghanizadeh checks it
and Ghanizadeh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boycheck looks to throw the jab but Ghanizadeh is out of range.
Boycheck's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boycheck's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ghanizadeh gets a clinch.
Boycheck jumps guard but Ghanizadeh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Ghanizadeh.
Ghanizadeh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ghanizadeh lands a shoulder strike.
Ghanizadeh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghanizadeh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boycheck blocking some punches.
Ghanizadeh lands with a light punch inside.
Boycheck tries to pull guard but Ghanizadeh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Amir Ghanizadeh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitka Boycheck.
Ghanizadeh lands a left hand.
Boycheck has hold of one of Ghanizadeh's legs. Ghanizadeh is fighting the takedown attempt but Boycheck gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boycheck is fighting to break Ghanizadeh's control of his arms but Ghanizadeh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ghanizadeh looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghanizadeh, not yet.
Ghanizadeh uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Boycheck throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ghanizadeh's head.
Boycheck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ghanizadeh defends it nicely.
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!
Ghanizadeh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghanizadeh rushes Boycheck and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Ghanizadeh on the inside.
Ghanizadeh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghanizadeh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boycheck is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boycheck tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ghanizadeh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ghanizadeh lands with a light punch inside.
Boycheck jumps guard but Ghanizadeh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ghanizadeh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boycheck drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ghanizadeh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boycheck misses with a head kick.
Ghanizadeh lands a head kick. Boycheck smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Mitka Boycheck has been cut.
Ghanizadeh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ghanizadeh stuffs the takedown attempt from Boycheck. Boycheck gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghanizadeh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghanizadeh is controlling Boycheck's posture.
Ghanizadeh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boycheck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghanizadeh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boycheck stopping the sweep attempt from Ghanizadeh.
Boycheck is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghanizadeh has wrist control.
Ghanizadeh wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boycheck passes into half guard.
Ghanizadeh is looking to control Boycheck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ghanizadeh avoid being mounted?
Boycheck tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ghanizadeh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boycheck works his way into full mount!
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 Amir Ghanizadeh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mitka Boycheck's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boycheck shoots in looking for a takedown. Ghanizadeh tries to sprawl out of it but Boycheck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ghanizadeh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boycheck misses with the body kick
and Ghanizadeh counters with an outside leg kick.
Boycheck throws a leg kick that misses.
Ghanizadeh jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boycheck tries to clinch up.
Boycheck throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boycheck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boycheck avoids the head kick by Ghanizadeh.
Boycheck throws a sloppy head kick and Ghanizadeh moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ghanizadeh.
Ghanizadeh wants to land a leg kick but Boycheck is out of range.
Boycheck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Boycheck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boycheck gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ghanizadeh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ghanizadeh. Boycheck shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Ghanizadeh.
Ghanizadeh throws a front kick aimed at Boycheck's knee but Boycheck avoids it well.
Ghanizadeh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boycheck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghanizadeh throws a sloppy head kick and Boycheck moves out of range easily.
Boycheck wants to slow Ghanizadeh down by chopping away at his legs.
Good leg kick by Ghanizadeh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boycheck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mitka Boycheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ghanizadeh misses with a wild body shot.
Ghanizadeh throws a sloppy head kick and Boycheck moves out of range easily.
Ghanizadeh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Ghanizadeh blocks the low kick.
Boycheck throws a leg kick but Ghanizadeh checks it.
Amir Ghanizadeh is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghanizadeh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boycheck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghanizadeh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boycheck's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck shoots in and gets a takedown into Ghanizadeh's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boycheck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghanizadeh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boycheck drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ghanizadeh dives on top into guard.
Boycheck is breathing heavily.
Boycheck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ghanizadeh pushes down on Boycheck's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boycheck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Boycheck actively working from the bottom here.
Ghanizadeh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boycheck tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ghanizadeh has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ghanizadeh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghanizadeh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ghanizadeh prevents Boycheck from getting the reversal.
Ghanizadeh manages to capitalize on a mistake by Boycheck to take his back!
Boycheck is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ghanizadeh controlling well, preventing Boycheck from escaping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghanizadeh has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Ghanizadeh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mitka Boycheck's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boycheck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ghanizadeh is looking to chop away at Boycheck's legs.
Ghanizadeh blocks the body kick.
A head kick from Boycheck lands but Ghanizadeh takes it in his stride.
Ghanizadeh throws an overhand right that lands on Boycheck's shoulder, as Boycheck tries to avoid the shot.
Ghanizadeh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boycheck lands a jab-cross combination.
Boycheck clinches with his opponent.
Boycheck blocking some punches.
Ghanizadeh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boycheck blocking some punches.
Ghanizadeh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boycheck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ghanizadeh walks away with a smile on his face. Boycheck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boycheck 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Boycheck as he checks the leg kick.
Boycheck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ghanizadeh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck looks to land a left hand but Ghanizadeh moved out of range nicely.
Ghanizadeh connects with a solid leg kick.
Boycheck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ghanizadeh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boycheck.
Ghanizadeh throws a head kick that misses
and Boycheck counters with an inside leg kick.
Ghanizadeh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghanizadeh blocks a head kick by Boycheck.
Ghanizadeh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boycheck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boycheck checks a leg kick.
Ghanizadeh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boycheck avoids the head kick by Ghanizadeh.
Boycheck fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ghanizadeh checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghanizadeh. Boycheck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boycheck connects with a body shot.
Ghanizadeh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Boycheck.
Ghanizadeh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boycheck on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boycheck avoids the head kick by Ghanizadeh.
Boycheck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boycheck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boycheck staying out of range there.
Ghanizadeh throws a leg kick which misses Boycheck's front leg but catches the back leg as Boycheck tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Ghanizadeh. No joy for Boycheck on that attempt.
Amir Ghanizadeh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitka Boycheck.
Boycheck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ghanizadeh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ghanizadeh!
Ghanizadeh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ghanizadeh throws a leg kick which misses Boycheck's front leg but catches the back leg as Boycheck tries to avoid it.
Ghanizadeh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ghanizadeh misses with a body kick.
Ghanizadeh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghanizadeh throws a low kick but Boycheck avoids it.
Boycheck misses with a low kick as Ghanizadeh jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghanizadeh lands a head kick!
Boycheck avoids the head kick by Ghanizadeh.
Ghanizadeh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghanizadeh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boycheck moves out of range of the leg kick from Ghanizadeh.
Boycheck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ghanizadeh's waist but Ghanizadeh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boycheck off to one side.
Ghanizadeh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boycheck tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ghanizadeh is in Boycheck's guard.
Ghanizadeh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boycheck's guard.
Ghanizadeh moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Boycheck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghanizadeh taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck is looking for a sweep.
Ghanizadeh takes a little break here. Boycheck wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ghanizadeh stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mitka Boycheck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Ghanizadeh.
Boycheck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boycheck misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Ghanizadeh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ghanizadeh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Ghanizadeh!
A victorious Amir Ghanizadeh 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parfait Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hilton has chosen The man in the moon is a newfie as his entrance music. Parfait Hilton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Boss Castro's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boss Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Parfait Hilton!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hilton misses with a hook
enabling Castro to counter with a crisp jab.
Hilton lands with a kick to the temple. Castro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick lands from Hilton that sends Castro to the canvas. Castro tries to scramble back to his feet but Hilton brings him back down into side control.
Castro is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hilton throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Castro works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Oh Castro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
Castro seems to have got his legs back now.
Hilton trying to control from half guard but Castro is working away.
Castro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hilton.
Castro trying to hold on to Hilton's head to control him but Hilton postures up.
Hilton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castro's head.
Hilton thows a huge punch but Castro dodges it nicely.
Castro wants to improve his position but Hilton is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Castro is holding on to half guard well.
Castro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hilton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Castro lands with a right to the head.
Castro lands a right hand.
Castro scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Castro.
Castro slowing the pace effectively.
Castro lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castro.
Hilton tries for a takedown but Castro manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Castro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hilton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hilton has Castro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Castro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boss Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parfait Hilton.
Castro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Castro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Castro.
Castro lands with a right to the head.
Hilton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hilton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hilton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Castro dips to his left and cracks Hilton with an uppercut!
Castro looks for the body kick but Hilton saw that one coming.
Castro throws a lazy right hand but Hilton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Castro duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Castro - just one landing.
Castro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Castro scores with a kick to the body.
Castro misses with an uppercut.
Hilton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hilton is rocked!
A head kick misses from Castro.
Hilton is still on wobbly legs! Can Castro finish him?
Hilton tries a head kick but it misses.
Hilton seems to have recovered his senses.
Castro closes the distance and clinches.
Hilton blocking some punches.
Hilton blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castro lands a left hand.
Castro slowing the pace effectively.
Castro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Castro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hilton throws a leg kick but Castro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hilton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hilton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castro scores with a head kick. Hilton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hilton misses with a body kick.
Hilton throws a sloppy head kick
and Castro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Castro misses with a hook. Hilton ducked under it nicely.
Castro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hilton's head.
Castro throws a jab when Hilton was well out of range.
Hilton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hilton slips a jab from Castro.
Castro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hilton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hilton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Castro finds it's way round the side to connect with Hilton's head.
Hilton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Parfait Hilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castro moves into the clinch successfully.
Castro leaning against his opponent.
Castro lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Castro to work.
Castro scores with a shoulder strike.
Castro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hilton up against the cage.
Castro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hilton's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro'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.
Castro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Castro lands with a left to the head.
Hilton wants to break free but Castro has control.
Castro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Castro on the inside.
Castro pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Boss Castro.
Nice straight punches there by Castro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a powerful right kick. Hilton tried to block low but the kick was high! Hilton was taken right off of his feet! Castro jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boss Castro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Coton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Lipponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lipponen has chosen Rainbow - Man on the Silver Mountain as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamie Coton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Lipponen!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lipponen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coton is fending him off so far but Lipponen persists. Nope, Coton circles away and we're back to standing.
Coton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lipponen manages to avoid it.
Coton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lipponen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lipponen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lipponen counters with a left to the body.
Coton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coton throws a solid leg kick but Lipponen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coton.
Coton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lipponen is out of range and Coton settles back down.
Lipponen throws a nice looking combination but Coton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lipponen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lipponen.
Coton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lipponen counters with a nice uppercut.
Coton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Pekka Lipponen has been cut.
Coton tries to work over Lipponen's front leg with a kick but Lipponen checks it.
Coton wants to slow Lipponen down by chopping away at his legs.
Lipponen wants to land a leg kick but Coton is out of range.
Coton tries to clinch up but Lipponen circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coton misses with a leg kick.
Coton misses with a double jab.
Coton misses with a straight right.
Coton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lipponen throws an overhand right that lands on Coton's shoulder, as Coton tries to avoid the shot.
Jamie Coton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coton throws a sloppy head kick
and Lipponen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lipponen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coton. That's going to slow Lipponen down.
Lipponen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coton's head.
Lipponen connects with a body shot that sends Coton's belly button to the back.
Coton scores with the left hand. Lipponen knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lipponen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coton.
A jab from Coton misses.
Coton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lipponen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Coton tries to land a leg kick but Lipponen saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coton defending well as Lipponen loads up on a big left hand.
Lipponen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coton.
Coton throws a leg kick but Lipponen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coton tries to clinch up but Lipponen circles away and keeps his distance.
Lipponen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coton is out of range.
Coton misses with a body shot.
Coton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coton tries a head kick but it misses.
Lipponen scores with the left hand. Coton knows he should have avoided that one.
Lipponen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coton manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Lipponen.
Lipponen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coton throws a body punch but Lipponen moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen digs a good hook to Coton's body.
Lipponen takes a swing at Coton's ribcage but misses.
Lipponen throws a leg kick
and Coton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coton is looking to wear down Lipponen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lipponen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lipponen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coton throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lipponen, right into the meat.
Coton cracks Lipponen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Coton misses its intended target.
Lipponen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coton's calf.
Jamie Coton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lipponen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coton's half guard.
Coton tries to get to full guard but Lipponen has control of the leg.
Lipponen wants to free his trapped foot but Coton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen moves into full mount! Coton won't be happy about that!
Lipponen looking to control but Coton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coton tries to hold on but Lipponen pushes him away.
Lipponen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coton regains half guard.
Lipponen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coton trying to control but Lipponen postures up.
Well, if Lipponen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pekka Lipponen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Lipponen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lipponen swats away the attempt to clinch by Coton.
Lipponen gets a clinch.
Coton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lipponen managing to block the knees to the body from Coton.
Lipponen lands a hook that snaps the head of Coton backwards.
Lipponen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lipponen.
Lipponen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lipponen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lipponen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coton lands an elbow that stopped Lipponen in his tracks for a moment.
Lipponen scores with a shoulder strike.
Coton pushes off an throws an elbow but Lipponen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coton looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipponen jumps guard but Coton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Coton tries a knee to the head but Lipponen blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lipponen.
Coton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lipponen avoids it.
Coton pushes off an throws an elbow but Lipponen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coton missing with knees to the body.
Coton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lipponen can't find room to land a body shot as Coton controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Lipponen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coton avoiding damage as Lipponen throws knees to the body.
Coton misses with an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Lipponen.
Lipponen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lipponen tries to pull guard but Coton holds him up against the cage and eventually Lipponen drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lipponen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lipponen is pushing Coton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Coton tries to land a knee to the head but Lipponen blocks with his arms.
Lipponen scores with a knee to the head.
Coton misses with an elbow over the top.
Coton lands a knee to the body.
Lipponen is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Coton throws an elbow but misses.
Coton misses with a knee to the head.
Lipponen dodges an elbow strike from Coton.
Lipponen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coton backwards.
Coton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lipponen blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen takes an elbow to the temple.
Lipponen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coton tries a knee to the head but Lipponen blocks it.
Lipponen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lipponen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lipponen avoids the elbow strike from Coton, against the cage.
Coton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lipponen up against the cage.
Lipponen wants to take the fight to the mat but Coton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jamie Coton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Lipponen.
Coton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lipponen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lipponen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lipponen lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lipponen is keeping busy.
Maybe Coton would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Lipponen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coton looks to throw the jab but Lipponen is out of range.
Lipponen misses with a straight right.
Lipponen avoids the body shot from Coton.
Lipponen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coton throws a head kick that misses.
Lipponen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lipponen feints and then cracks Coton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coton down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coton 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.
Lipponen throws a push kick but Coton slaps the foot to one side.
Lipponen tries to land a leg kick but Coton saw it coming and moves away.
Coton checks a low kick from Lipponen.
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 Jamie Coton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Lipponen's cut.
That's time! Coton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Coton throws a lazy head kick
and Lipponen counters with a solid body kick.
Pekka Lipponen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lipponen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lipponen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Coton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Decent striking displayed by Coton there.
Lipponen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coton tries a head kick but it misses.
Lipponen tries a low kick but Coton avoids it.
Lipponen swings for the body but Coton moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Lipponen.
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!
Coton misses with a head kick.
Lipponen connects with a solid leg kick.
Lipponen feints and then cracks Coton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coton down.
Lipponen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipponen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lipponen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lipponen sizes up Coton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lipponen.
Coton thows a leg kick but Lipponen checks it
and Lipponen counters with a nice leg kick.
Coton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lipponen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Coton misses.
Lipponen looks to score with a jab to the body but Coton is just out of range.
Coton takes a swing at Lipponen's ribcage but misses.
Lipponen checks a low kick from Coton.
Lipponen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lipponen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coton in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lipponen scores with a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lipponen.
Lipponen lands a really nice looking cross but Coton seems unphased.
Coton connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Coton.
Coton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lipponen scores with a nice head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Lipponen blocks the leg kick.
Nice body kick from Lipponen.
Coton throws a series of punches but Lipponen avoids them all with ease.
Lipponen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Lipponen.
Coton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Coton throws a solid leg kick but Lipponen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lipponen fails with the takedown.
Lipponen lands with a shot to the body.
Coton misses with an uppercut
and Lipponen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lipponen slips under a jab.
Coton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lipponen lands the left hand.
Lipponen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coton misses with a double jab
and Lipponen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lipponen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lipponen throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Lipponen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lipponen. Lipponen obviously looking to wear him down.
Lipponen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lipponen lands in his opponent's guard.
Lipponen stopping the sweep attempt from Coton.
Lipponen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coton is keeping the position for now.
Lipponen trying to control the position from guard on top but Coton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coton is looking for a triangle but Lipponen pushes his legs off easily.
Coton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Coton working for a triangle but Lipponen defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Lipponen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lipponen 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Lipponen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pekka Lipponen thanked Perkele! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Berkowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yermolai Sokoloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berkowitz comes to the cage accompanied by Macabre - Son Of Sam. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Yermolai Sokoloff enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Berkowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yermolai Sokoloff!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokoloff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Berkowitz to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Yermolai Sokoloff has been cut.
Berkowitz is looking to clinch.
Sokoloff wants to clinch up but Berkowitz keeps it at a distance.
Berkowitz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Berkowitz tries to clinch but Sokoloff moves out of range.
Sokoloff scores with a jab to the body.
Berkowitz misses with a hook. Sokoloff ducked under it nicely.
Sokoloff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sokoloff dives in and scores a takedown into Berkowitz's guard.
Sokoloff advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokoloff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berkowitz gets back to full guard.
Sokoloff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berkowitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berkowitz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkowitz keeping full guard, as Sokoloff tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokoloff lands a couple of digs.
Sokoloff landing some decent shots from guard.
Sokoloff preventing the sweep.
Sokoloff connects with a couple of short punches.
My spies in Gentlemens' club inform me that Sokoloff has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sokoloff throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokoloff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokoloff wants to control from the top but Berkowitz keeps moving.
Sokoloff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sokoloff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff throwing strikes from guard but Berkowitz blocks nicely.
Sokoloff connects with a couple of short punches.
Sokoloff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sokoloff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sokoloff trying to control but Berkowitz is working from the bottom.
Sokoloff postures up in Berkowitz's guard and throws a big left but Berkowitz blocks it.
Sokoloff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berkowitz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokoloff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sokoloff trying to control but Berkowitz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sokoloff postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkowitz wants to stand and escape but Sokoloff is having none of it.
Sokoloff wants to control from the top but Berkowitz keeps moving.
Sokoloff is looking to work some ground and pound but Berkowitz has wrist control.
Berkowitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sokoloff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sokoloff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sokoloff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sokoloff throwing strikes from guard but Berkowitz blocks nicely.
Berkowitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sokoloff is one step ahead there.
Sokoloff throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berkowitz is keeping the position for now.
Berkowitz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sokoloff defends it easily.
Sokoloff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berkowitz is looking for a triangle but Sokoloff pushes his legs off easily.
Sokoloff throws a big right hand that misses.
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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berkowitz working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yermolai Sokoloff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yermolai Sokoloff's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sokoloff.
Yermolai Sokoloff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berkowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokoloff is just out of range.
Sokoloff connects with a body shot that sends Berkowitz's belly button to the back.
A big head kick from Sokoloff and Berkowitz is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Berkowitz is rocked!
It looks like David Berkowitz has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berkowitz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oh Berkowitz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sokoloff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sokoloff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sokoloff is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berkowitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sokoloff wants to control from the top but Berkowitz keeps moving.
Berkowitz seems to have got his legs back now.
Sokoloff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berkowitz's guard.
Berkowitz is looking to control Sokoloff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berkowitz avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkowitz is looking for a sweep. Sokoloff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sokoloff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sokoloff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokoloff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berkowitz wants to get back to full guard.
Sokoloff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sokoloff is looking to advance position but Berkowitz won't allow it.
Sokoloff throwing shots but Berkowitz is blocking nicely.
Sokoloff wants to free his trapped foot but Berkowitz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sokoloff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sokoloff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sokoloff prevents Berkowitz from standing back up.
Sokoloff wants to take a breather but Berkowitz is having none of it.
Sokoloff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokoloff working over Berkowitz with some ground and pound. Berkowitz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sokoloff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berkowitz is trying to control but can't.
Sokoloff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sokoloff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Sokoloff.
Sokoloff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sokoloff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berkowitz defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff thows a huge punch but Berkowitz dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Sokoloff there.
Berkowitz wants to get back to full guard.
Berkowitz taking some punishment here, with Sokoloff in his half guard.
Berkowitz is looking to control Sokoloff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berkowitz avoid being mounted?
Sokoloff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berkowitz's head.
Sokoloff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sokoloff is trying to control the action in half guard but Berkowitz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yermolai Sokoloff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berkowitz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sokoloff lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff stands up over Berkowitz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokoloff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokoloff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokoloff pushes down on Berkowitz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berkowitz is not content to let Sokoloff control the position.
Sokoloff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sokoloff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berkowitz keeps working.
Sokoloff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berkowitz defending well though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sokoloff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berkowitz keeps working.
Berkowitz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sokoloff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yermolai Sokoloff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Berkowitz slips under a jab.
Sokoloff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sokoloff misses with a head kick.
Berkowitz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sokoloff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sokoloff darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Sokoloff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yermolai Sokoloff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokoloff thows a body shot but no joy.
Sokoloff looks for the body kick but Berkowitz saw that one coming.
A head kick by Sokoloff misses
and Berkowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Sokoloff is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Berkowitz rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berkowitz lands a right hook to the body.
Sokoloff lands a nice hook to Berkowitz's body. Berkowitz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff slips under a jab.
Sokoloff looks for the body kick but Berkowitz saw that one coming.
Berkowitz misses with a right hand
and Sokoloff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sokoloff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berkowitz.
Berkowitz throws a head kick but Sokoloff moves out of range.
Sokoloff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berkowitz tries to clinch up.
Berkowitz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sokoloff can pounce on him.
Sokoloff takes a swing at Berkowitz's ribcage but misses.
Berkowitz misses with a hook
and Sokoloff counters with a nice low kick that buckles Berkowitz's knee momentarily.
Berkowitz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
David Berkowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkowitz connects with a crisp jab.
Sokoloff throws a head kick but Berkowitz moves out of range.
A head kick by Berkowitz misses
and Sokoloff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokoloff's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berkowitz under the eye.
Sokoloff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berkowitz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berkowitz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sokoloff counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sokoloff feints and then cracks Berkowitz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berkowitz down.
Sokoloff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sokoloff scores with a kick to the body.
Sokoloff dips to his left and cracks Berkowitz with an uppercut!
Berkowitz misses the jab.
Sokoloff checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berkowitz tries a knee to the head but Sokoloff blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sokoloff.
Berkowitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sokoloff's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Sokoloff.
Berkowitz throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Sokoloff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sokoloff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sokoloff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berkowitz.
Berkowitz misses with some punches.
Berkowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sokoloff lands an uppercut.
Berkowitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sokoloff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Berkowitz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sokoloff works on Berkowitz's body with a couple of short punches.
Sokoloff digs a right hand underneath Berkowitz's ribcage. Berkowitz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff lands a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sokoloff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berkowitz keeping moving, preventing Sokoloff from controlling successfully.
Sokoloff stops Berkowitz from standing up.
Berkowitz has his foot on Sokoloff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sokoloff works his way back into a safe position though.
Sokoloff trying to control the position from guard on top but Berkowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokoloff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berkowitz's head.
Sokoloff lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berkowitz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sokoloff should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Berkowitz has tightened it up now! Sokoloff should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Berkowitz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, David Berkowitz made sure he mentioned Tab out, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayo Kermode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makaaja's entrance music is BassLovers United - I Can't Dance. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mica Makaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mayo Kermode!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermode has Makaaja up against the cage in a clinch.
Makaaja tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kermode just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kermode tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kermode misses with a knee to the head.
Kermode pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kermode tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaaja avoids it.
Kermode misses with a knee strike.
Makaaja blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kermode looking to throw knees to the head but Makaaja is blocking nicely.
Kermode landing knees to the body.
Makaaja jumps guard but Kermode turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kermode using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makaaja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kermode tries a knee to the head but Makaaja blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermode tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaaja avoids it.
Makaaja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kermode walks away with a smile on his face. Makaaja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mica Makaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kermode throws a head kick that misses.
Kermode fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kermode tries to keep at a distance but Makaaja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makaaja fails to pull guard.
Makaaja successfully pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Makaaja looking for a guillotine here but Kermode defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Makaaja's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Makaaja has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kermode is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Makaaja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermode is looking to take a break and control but Makaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Johny Fighting Temple inform me that Kermode has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makaaja manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kermode gets full guard.
Makaaja pushes down on Kermode's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Makaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Kermode is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makaaja is stalling here. Kermode is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Makaaja seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kermode has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Makaaja struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Makaaja wants to take a breather but Kermode is having none of it.
Kermode is defending against the submission attempts here by Makaaja.
Makaaja seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kermode has recovered full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaaja drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kermode looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kermode looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kermode!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mayo Kermode will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kermode clinches up against the cage.
Makaaja jumps guard but Kermode stands there with Makaaja around his waist. Makaaja gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Makaaja tries to pull guard but Kermode holds him up against the cage and eventually Makaaja drops back down to his feet.
Makaaja avoiding damage as Kermode throws knees to the body.
Kermode throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makaaja blocks it with crossed arms.
Kermode missing with knees to the body.
Kermode is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makaaja is defending well for now.
Makaaja tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kermode smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mica Makaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kermode lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja has his takedown stuffed
and Kermode counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kermode enables Makaaja to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kermode manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kermode is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Makaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Kermode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kermode keeping full guard, as Makaaja tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Kermode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaaja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mica Makaaja just wasn't active enough.
Kermode has Makaaja up against the cage in a clinch.
Kermode lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Mica Makaaja has been cut.
Makaaja is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kermode to keep the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaaja blocks an elbow strike from Kermode.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermode tries a knee to the head but Makaaja blocks it.
Kermode lands an elbow just above Makaaja 's eye.
Kermode throws a knee to the head but misses.
Makaaja fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kermode throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kermode throws an elbow that misses.
Kermode looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kermode misses with a knee to the head.
Kermode misses with a knee to the head.
Kermode tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaaja avoids it.
Makaaja jumps guard but Kermode stands there with Makaaja around his waist. Makaaja gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Makaaja is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kermode to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja avoids a wild elbow strike from Kermode.
Makaaja is trying to pull guard but Kermode turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kermode obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kermode unloads a knee to the mid-section. Makaaja lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kermode gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kermode with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makaaja jumps guard but Kermode turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makaaja tries to pull guard but Kermode holds him up against the cage and eventually Makaaja drops back down to his feet.
Kermode with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mayo Kermode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mica Makaaja's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Makaaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makaaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Kermode.
Kermode lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kermode drives through and clinches with Makaaja against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kermode.
Makaaja blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kermode with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kermode connects with a knee to the head.
Kermode tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kermode using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makaaja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kermode misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makaaja tries to pull guard but Kermode forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kermode unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kermode throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kermode lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mica Makaaja's cut is getting worse.
Kermode lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mica Makaaja's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kermode misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makaaja.
Kermode with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kermode just misses with a elbow thrown towards Makaaja's brow.
Kermode landing knees to the head.
Kermode misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermode tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kermode landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kermode.
Kermode tries a knee to the head but Makaaja blocks it.
Kermode throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kermode throws an elbow but misses.
Makaaja blocks an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kermode lands an elbow inside that Makaaja shrugs off.
Kermode pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kermode using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kermode trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Kermode.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kermode misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kermode.
Kermode looking to throw knees to the head but Makaaja is blocking nicely.
Makaaja tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kermode smiles and moves away.
Kermode is looking to clinch.
Kermode tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaaja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kermode has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kermode creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makaaja's defenses.
Makaaja avoids the elbow strike from Kermode, against the cage.
Kermode scores with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Mica Makaaja's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kermode trying to land knees to the body.
Kermode throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makaaja blocks it with crossed arms.
Makaaja tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kermode smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mica Makaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kermode tries to clinch but Makaaja is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kermode is looking to clinch but Makaaja is avoiding it.
Mica Makaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayo Kermode is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makaaja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kermode tries to avoid it but Makaaja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kermode to the ground. Kermode escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mayo Kermode comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kermode winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mayo Kermode!
A victorious Mayo Kermode thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Calaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins has chosen Bloc Party - The Prayer as his entrance music. Vinnie Collins will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Urijah Calaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinnie Collins!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins tries a low kick but Calaway avoids it.
Collins scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Calaway.
Collins moves out of range of the leg kick from Calaway.
Calaway closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Calaway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Calaway up against the cage.
Calaway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Calaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Collins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins is stalling here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vinnie Collins.
Collins scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calaway is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Collins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Collins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Collins throws a shot to the body.
Calaway misses with a head kick.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Calaway has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Collins lunges at Calaway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Calaway's hand.
Collins lands with a hook. Calaway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calaway checks a low kick from Collins.
Vinnie Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Collins catches Calaway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Calaway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Collins throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calaway manages to avoid it.
Calaway lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Calaway.
Collins 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.
Collins takes a swing at Calaway's ribcage but misses.
Calaway misses with a leg kick.
Collins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Collins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Calaway's calf.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calaway moves away.
Collins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Calaway drives through and clinches with Collins against the cage.
Collins taking a breather.
Calaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collins's elbow.
Collins is looking to control Calaway's arms but Calaway gets an underhook and turns him. Now Collins has his back to the cage.
Collins'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.
Calaway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calaway tries to work over Collins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Collins is trying to maintain a safe position but Calaway gets an underhook and turns Collins into the cage.
Calaway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Collins taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vinnie Collins.
Calaway doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Calaway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calaway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Calaway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calaway shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Collins pinned against the cage. Collins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Collins tries to work over Calaway's front leg with a kick but Calaway checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Calaway moves out of range easily.
Collins jabs at Calaway's body.
Calaway forces Collins back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Calaway tries for a takedown. No joy.
Calaway throws a head punch that misses.
Collins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Collins stalling in the clinch but Calaway improves position.
Collins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calaway backwards.
Nice body punch from Calaway - that landed with a thud.
Calaway misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calaway.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Collins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Collins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Calaway misses with a punch on the inside.
Collins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Collins is looking to control Calaway's arms but Calaway gets an underhook and turns him. Now Collins has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Collins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Calaway.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Calaway.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Calaway shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Calaway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Collins throws a right hand that Calaway ducks under and follows up with a left that Calaway also avoids with ease.
Collins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calaway.
Calaway checks a leg kick.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calaway tries a low kick but Collins avoids it.
Collins throws a head kick but Calaway moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Calaway.
A jab lands there for Collins.
Vinnie Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Calaway moved out of range nicely.
Calaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Calaway is just out of range.
Calaway takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Collins throws a body punch but Calaway moves out of range.
Collins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Calaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins throws a head kick but Calaway moves out of range.
Collins throws a solid leg kick but Calaway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Collins.
Collins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calaway looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Vinnie Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calaway drops Collins with a nice combination! Calaway dives into Collins's guard, looking to finish!
Collins is rocked!
It looks like Vinnie Collins has been cut.
Collins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calaway.
Collins is still in real trouble! Can Calaway finish him?
Collins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calaway.
Collins seems to have recovered his senses.
Calaway trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calaway throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calaway lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Calaway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calaway content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Collins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Calaway!
Calaway wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Collins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins thowing shots but they're missing.
Collins lands a couple of good shots and Calaway has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Collins misses with a punch to the head.
Collins struggling to land strikes to the head as Calaway covers up.
Collins throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Collins's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands shots from the back.
Calaway is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins lands a series of strikes from the back and Calaway goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Collins!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vinnie Collins thanked Fight Club Clothing est. 09™ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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