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CFH 27: Pekka v Korva PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isa Musa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Bluetooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isa Musa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harald Bluetooth!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bluetooth ducks under a wild hook from Musa.
Bluetooth lands with a slapping head kick.
Musa ducks right into an uppercut from Bluetooth.
Musa cracks Bluetooth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Harald Bluetooth has been cut.
Bluetooth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musa.
Bluetooth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bluetooth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musa.
Musa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bluetooth.
Good exchange - Musa coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bluetooth misses with a wild combination.
Bluetooth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musa swings for the body but Bluetooth moves out of range.
Bluetooth throws a series of punches but Musa avoids them all with ease.
Bluetooth throws a solid leg kick but Musa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bluetooth.
Musa just misses with a punch to the body.
Bluetooth looks to score with a jab to the body but Musa is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bluetooth.
Musa connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bluetooth looks to land a combination but Musa avoids it well.
Bluetooth thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Musa.
Musa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Musa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bluetooth is looking to escape.
Musa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Musa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Musa is going to stand back up.
Bluetooth desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Musa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bluetooth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Musa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bluetooth's head.
Musa wants to stand up but Bluetooth is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bluetooth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Musa.
Musa controlling the action here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Musa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musa. Bluetooth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bluetooth throws a series of punches but Musa moves out of range.
Musa dips to his left and cracks Bluetooth with an uppercut!
Musa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Musa throws a jab but it's blocked by Bluetooth.
Bluetooth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Musa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bluetooth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Musa loads up on a big right hand but Bluetooth slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Bluetooth. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Musa. That snapped Bluetooth's head back.
Musa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bluetooth lands a body shot.
Bluetooth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Musa lands with an overhand left.
Musa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Musa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Musa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bluetooth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Musa rather than just go for the knockout.
Musa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bluetooth defending well as Musa loads up on a big left hand.
Bluetooth defending well as Musa loads up on a big left hand.
Bluetooth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bluetooth works Musa's body with a nice hook.
Bluetooth throws a good cross that connects.
Bluetooth throws a combination that misses
and Musa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bluetooth is rocked!
Musa is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Bluetooth is in big trouble! Musa is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Bluetooth. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Isa Musa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takeo Toast Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takeo Toast Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Axelsson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axelsson throws a sloppy head kick and Saunders moves out of range easily.
Axelsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saunders can pounce on him.
Saunders instigates a clinch.
Saunders gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Saunders trying to control but Axelsson is working from the bottom.
Axelsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saunders preventing the sweep.
Saunders is pushing down on Axelsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Axelsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Saunders has managed to sneak the leg through.
Axelsson is staying active underneath Saunders, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saunders wants to free his trapped foot but Axelsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders wants to control but Axelsson is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders throwing shots but Axelsson is blocking nicely.
Saunders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Axelsson keeps working.
Saunders is working for a submission of some sort.
Saunders prevents Axelsson from improving his position.
Saunders seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Axelsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Axelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders has gone for a leg lock! Axelsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Saunders's guard.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Axelsson looking to sit in guard and control but Saunders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Saunders looking to sit in guard and control but Axelsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson advances position into side control!
Axelsson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Saunders works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Axelsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saunders does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Axelsson wants to pass to mount but Saunders is defending the position.
Axelsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Axelsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Axelsson in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Magnus Axelsson.
Axelsson feints and as Saunders raises his hands in defense, Axelsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saunders keeping full guard, as Axelsson tries to pass.
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!
Saunders is looking for a triangle but Axelsson pushes his legs off easily.
Axelsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saunders working for a triangle but Axelsson defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magnus Axelsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Axelsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saunders pinned against the cage. Saunders gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Axelsson tries to land a front kick but Saunders steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Axelsson takes one to the side of the head.
Axelsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Axelsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saunders counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Axelsson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Saunders looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Axelsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saunders trying to control but Axelsson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Axelsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Saunders might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axelsson looking for a guillotine here but Saunders defends easily.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Axelsson keeps moving.
Takeo Toast Saunders overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Axelsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Axelsson keeping moving, preventing Saunders from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Saunders has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Takeo Toast Saunders wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Saunders cracks Axelsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Saunders lands an impressive looking overhand right. Axelsson doesn't seem phased though.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses.
Axelsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saunders has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders throws a leg kick which misses Axelsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Axelsson tries to avoid it.
Axelsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saunders scores with a kick to the body.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Axelsson.
Saunders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Axelsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saunders, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Saunders takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saunders misses with a two punch combination.
Saunders bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Magnus Axelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsson keeps Saunders at a distance using the push kick.
Axelsson is looking to land body kicks.
Axelsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saunders.
Axelsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Saunders landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Saunders trying to control the action but Axelsson is working from the bottom.
Saunders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saunders wants to take a breather but Axelsson is having none of it.
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 Takeo Toast Saunders will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Saunders misses with an uppercut.
Axelsson throws a head kick that misses
and Saunders counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saunders.
Axelsson wants to sweep here but Saunders controlling him for the moment.
Saunders stays in close to Axelsson's body and controls the position.
Saunders tries to free his leg and advance position but Axelsson is retaining full guard.
Axelsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saunders defends it easily.
Saunders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Saunders escapes and throws Axelsson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Saunders throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Saunders swings around for an armbar but Axelsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Saunders's guard.
Saunders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Axelsson is aware though and is defending well.
Axelsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saunders is keeping the position for now.
Saunders can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Axelsson controls the pace.
Saunders wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders looking to control.
Axelsson content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saunders takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saunders - that will leave a mark!
Axelsson looks for the body kick but Saunders saw that one coming.
Saunders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saunders takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saunders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saunders lands a glancing blow to the side of Axelsson's head.
A head kick misses from Axelsson.
A big left from Saunders misses.
Saunders closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Axelsson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saunders's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Saunders won't allow Axelsson to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Takeo Toast Saunders just wasn't active enough.
A left lands for Axelsson.
Magnus Axelsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axelsson misses with the body kick
and Saunders counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Saunders as Axelsson shoots in.
Saunders connects with a solid leg kick.
Saunders moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders breaks from the clinch.
Saunders with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Axelsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saunders is fending him off so far but Axelsson persists. Nope, Saunders circles away and we're back to standing.
Axelsson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Saunders takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axelsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Saunders has double underhooks.
Axelsson is trying to push Saunders away but Saunders has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saunders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saunders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saunders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saunders is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeo Toast Saunders showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saunders has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Magnus Axelsson!
A relieved looking Magnus Axelsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Struggling Desperately (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romano Redz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Struggling Desperately has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Struggling Desperately!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano Redz!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redz lands with a straight right. Desperately didn't see that one coming.
Romano Redz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redz moves away from the strike by Desperately.
Redz misses with a lunging right hand
and Desperately makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Redz misses with a series of wild punches.
Desperately throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Desperately's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Desperately scrambles back to his feet.
Desperately ducks under a wild hook from Redz.
Redz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Desperately momentarily.
Desperately misses with a two punch combination.
Desperately keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redz.
Desperately misses with a straight right.
Redz throws the left hand but Desperately avoids the punch easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Desperately enables Redz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Desperately manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Desperately swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Desperately definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Redz is looking to pass into half guard but Desperately pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Desperately is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Desperately controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Redz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Desperately defends well.
Redz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Desperately can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperately won't allow Redz to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desperately trying to control but Redz is working from the bottom.
Redz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperately content to stall in guard here.
Redz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Desperately is aware though and is defending well.
Redz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Desperately manages to get himself to full guard.
Redz trying to control but Desperately is working from the bottom.
Redz wants to pass the guard but Desperately is keeping the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Redz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Redz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Desperately manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Desperately's guard.
Redz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Desperately's guard.
Desperately won't allow Redz to pass to mount.
Redz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Desperately defends it well.
Redz moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romano Redz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Redz slips a jab and a cross from Desperately.
Desperately blocks a jab.
Desperately ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redz moves away.
A big left from Redz misses.
Desperately digs a good body shot into Redz's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Desperately. Redz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Desperately moves away.
Redz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Redz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Desperately sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Desperately leaves Redz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Desperately's corner calls for a 1-2. Desperately obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redz throws a jab when Desperately was well out of range.
Desperately throws a body punch but Redz moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Redz looks to throw the jab but Desperately is out of range.
Desperately stuffs the takedown attempt from Redz. Redz gets slowly back to his feet.
Struggling Desperately has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romano Redz.
Redz misses with an uppercut.
Desperately avoids the body shot from Redz.
Redz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Desperately moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redz lands with a right hand.
Struggling Desperately is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Desperately throws a looping overhand right but Redz ducks down to avoid it.
Redz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Redz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Redz shoots for a double leg takedown but Desperately sprawls well. He's pushed Redz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Desperately ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Romano Redz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperately clinches up with Redz and pushes him back against the cage.
Desperately trying to land knees to the body.
Desperately working aggressively here.
Desperately fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Desperately is working Redz over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desperately working Redz over with knees to the body.
Desperately throws an elbow but it misses.
Desperately displaying some good clinch control by pressing Redz up against the cage.
Desperately lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Desperately lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redz backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redz blocks an elbow strike from Desperately.
Desperately throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redzs head.
Desperately lands a left hand.
Redz blocks the elbow strike.
Desperately throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Redz.
Desperately looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Desperately.
Desperately landing knees to the head.
Redz managing to block the knees to the body from Desperately.
Desperately lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Redz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperately tries a body shot but Redz blocks it.
Desperately throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Desperately throws an elbow that misses.
Desperately lands a damaging elbow.
Redz is stalling here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Desperately just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redz's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Desperately working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desperately lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redz backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Struggling Desperately dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Redz misses.
Redz looks to score with a jab to the body but Desperately is just out of range.
Redz fails with a takedown attempt.
Redz fails with the takedown.
Redz lands a nice hook to Desperately's body. Desperately takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Desperately slips a straight right by Redz.
Desperately clinches with his opponent.
Redz takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Romano Redz has been cut.
Redz slowing the pace effectively.
Desperately is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Redz dodges an elbow strike from Desperately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redz takes a shot to the head.
Redz tries to throw a body punch but Desperately avoids it by throwing Redz back against the cage.
Redz blocks an elbow strike from Desperately.
Redz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Desperately is keeping busy.
Desperately lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Desperately.
Redz stalling against the cage.
Desperately effectively controlling the action here.
Redz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desperately is defending well.
Struggling Desperately has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romano Redz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperately lands an elbow just above Redz 's eye.
Redz working aggressively here.
Redz avoids the elbow strike from Desperately, against the cage.
Redz breaks the clinch.
Desperately tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redz was well out of range. Poor timing from Desperately.
Desperately swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Desperately counters with a nice body shot.
Desperately avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Redz misses.
Desperately throws a looping overhand right but Redz ducks down to avoid it.
Redz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Desperately fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Redz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Desperately makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Desperately's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Desperately scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redz is defended easily by Desperately.
Redz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Desperately lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Desperately.
Redz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Desperately.
Desperately connects with a body shot.
Desperately moves out of range of the strikes.
Redz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Desperately counters by clinching up.
Desperately lands a damaging elbow.
Desperately lands an elbow just above Redz 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Desperately throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperately lands an elbow just above Redz 's eye.
Desperately pushes off an throws an elbow but Redz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Desperately connects with a nasty looking knee right to Redz's face.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Desperately scores with a nice hook to the head.
Desperately swings wildly with an uppercut but Redz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Desperately lands a knee to the head.
Redz is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redz stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Struggling Desperately showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Desperately has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Struggling Desperately!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Muana Shylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Luzhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luzhin has chosen Toccata and Fugue as his entrance music. Muana Shylo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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182 lbs
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174 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muana Shylo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Luzhin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luzhin feints and then cracks Shylo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shylo down.
We've been informed that Luzhin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Luzhin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Luzhin.
Shylo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luzhin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Luzhin trying to pass the guard but Shylo defending well.
Luzhin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shylo wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like Luzhin is going to stand back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shylo actively working from the bottom here.
Shylo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shylo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shylo wants to improve his position but Luzhin is controlling well.
Shylo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luzhin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Shylo controls his leg.
Luzhin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luzhin controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shylo can't escape the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nikolai Luzhin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Luzhin slips under a jab.
Shylo dives in and grabs Luzhin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luzhin pushes down on Shylo's head and hops out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luzhin stuffs the takedown attempt from Shylo. Shylo gets slowly back to his feet.
Shylo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luzhin's waist but Luzhin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shylo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muana Shylo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shylo is breathing heavily.
Luzhin lands an overhand right.
Shylo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shylo tries for a takedown but Luzhin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luzhin gets a clinch.
Luzhin lands a knee to the body.
Luzhin stops a takedown attempt from Shylo.
Luzhin gets through Shylo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head.
Luzhin is leaning against Shylo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luzhin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shylo.
Luzhin connects with a knee to the head.
Shylo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Luzhin gets through Shylo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shylo is looking for a takedown.
Luzhin is leaning against Shylo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luzhin lands a hook that snaps the head of Shylo backwards.
Luzhin lands a good knee to the midsection. Shylo won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Luzhin lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Luzhin.
Still in the clinch, Luzhin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luzhin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luzhin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shylo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Luzhin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shylo is rocked!
Luzhin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oh Shylo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luzhin lands a good knee to the midsection. Shylo won't want to take too many of those.
Luzhin connects with a knee to the head.
Luzhin lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin has Shylo pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Shylo is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Luzhin - that's hurt Shylo badly! Oh, another knee lands and Shylo is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Shylo doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Nikolai Luzhin!
An out of breath Nikolai Luzhin 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Nabokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian The Natural (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nabokov's entrance music is Sparks - The Who. A fine choice. The Natural has chosen Shhhhh!!!! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Nabokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian The Natural!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Natural throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nabokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Natural swinging wildly here.
The Natural has his takedown stuffed
and Nabokov counters with a shoot takedown. The Natural fights it but they end up in guard.
Nabokov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nabokov postures up.
Nabokov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nabokov preventing the sweep.
Nabokov trying to control but The Natural is working from the bottom.
The Natural wants to get back to his feet but Nabokov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nabokov won't allow The Natural to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Natural trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The Natural controls Nabokov momentarily but Nabokov frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Natural tries for a takedown but Nabokov circles away easily
and Nabokov counters with a two punch combo.
Nabokov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nabokov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nabokov working the head and body with strikes.
The Natural is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Natural manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nabokov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabokov moves into full guard.
The Natural looks winded!
Nabokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Natural is one step ahead there.
Nabokov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Natural defends it easily.
Nabokov wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabokov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nabokov cracks The Natural with an uppercut from hell and The Natural crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Nabokov's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
The Natural is still in real trouble! Can Nabokov finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nabokov wanted to stand there but The Natural had control of the position.
The Natural is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nabokov forces his way into half guard.
The Natural seems to have recovered his senses.
The Natural is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nabokov jumps into side control!
The Natural tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nabokov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt The Natural will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Natural can't do much from the bottom here.
The Natural is looking for a sweep.
The Natural takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nabokov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Natural is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nabokov scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Natural manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Nabokov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nabokov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Natural is out of range.
Igor Nabokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Natural closes the distance but Nabokov moves to the side
and Nabokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that The Natural has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The Natural closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Nabokov to counter with a crisp jab.
The Natural with a poor takedown
and Nabokov counters by moving into the clinch.
The Natural throws a head punch that misses.
Nabokov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Natural.
Nabokov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Natural wants to stand and escape but Nabokov is having none of it.
Nabokov tries to free his leg and advance position but The Natural is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabokov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nabokov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nabokov trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Natural's guard.
Nabokov preventing the sweep.
The Natural is breathing heavily.
Nabokov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Natural swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Natural is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nabokov wants to control from the top but The Natural keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nabokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Natural misses with a takedown
and Nabokov counters with a right hand to the body.
Igor Nabokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian The Natural.
Nabokov lands with a nice combination. The Natural backs away looking to recover.
A left and a right from Nabokov both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown by The Natural or perhaps it was just good defense by Nabokov which made him look bad.
We've been told by Nabokov's head coaches at UMMA Gym Now with StandUP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nabokov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nabokov wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Natural keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabokov landing a few strikes.
Nabokov scoring with punches and elbows.
The Natural is looking for a sweep.
The Natural is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nabokov is trying to get an arm triangle but The Natural is defending well.
The Natural is letting Nabokov control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabokov lands some shots froms side control.
Nabokov cracks The Natural with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Nabokov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! The Natural is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Nabokov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Nabokov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Igor Nabokov waved his t-shirt featuring Dragon's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Adrian The Natural stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am not paid enough!
WTF?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Nozek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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224 lbs
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205 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Ronaldo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Nozek!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo throws a head kick but Nozek moves out of range.
Ronaldo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nozek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Nozek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ronaldo. Ronaldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Ronaldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nozek's sensitive parts.
Ronaldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronaldo misses with a head kick.
Ronaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nozek moves away.
Nozek scores with a one two! Ronaldo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Antonio Ronaldo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo throws a head kick that misses.
Ronaldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nozek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ronaldo.
Nozek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
Ronaldo throws a shot from downtown. Nozek moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nozek moves out of range of the body kick.
Ronaldo dodges the punch combination from Nozek.
Nozek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ronaldo misses with a leg kick.
Ronaldo lands with a right hand.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nozek swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ronaldo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Ronaldo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nozek at a distance.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nozek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Ronaldo coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nozek.
Nozek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Nozek moved away.
Nozek blocks a leg kick.
Nozek moves into the clinch.
Nozek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ronaldo blocks an uppercut.
Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Nozek.
Nozek tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.
Ronaldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ronaldo lands with a right to the head.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nozek blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
A short right from Ronaldo on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nozek checks a leg kick.
Nozek swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ronaldo counters with a nice leg kick.
Nozek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that misses.
Ronaldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nozek throws a combination that misses
and Ronaldo counters with a right hand to the body.
Nozek is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ronaldo rather than just go for the knockout.
Ronaldo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nozek's head.
Nozek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nozek.
Ronaldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nozek takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Antonio Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronaldo thumps Nozek with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Nozek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nozek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nozek.
A good leg kick by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo avoids the body shot from Nozek.
Ronaldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ronaldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nozek.
The fighters circling - Nozek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Nozek sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ronaldo scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ronaldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Ronaldo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ronaldo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nozek's head.
Ronaldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ronaldo.
Nozek blocks a leg kick.
Ronaldo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nozek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nozek.
Nozek misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo connects with a leg kick. Nozek looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ronaldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nozek feints a jab promting Ronaldo to slip. Nozek then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ronaldo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ronaldo is looking to chop away at Nozek's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo misses with a leg kick.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nozek.
Antonio Ronaldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Nozek scores with a hook.
Nozek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nozek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ronaldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo lands with a kick to the ribs.
That kick from Ronaldo tenderised Nozek's leg. Nozek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nozek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nozek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ronaldo throws a push kick but Nozek slaps the foot to one side.
Ronaldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Nozek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nozek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nozek moves into the clinch.
Nozek struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands.
Nozek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nozek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ronaldo fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Nozek fails to land.
Ronaldo tries to work over Nozek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo blocking some punches.
Ronaldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nozek backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nozek.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ronaldo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nozek.
Nozek misses with a punch on the inside.
Ronaldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ronaldo.
Come on Ronaldo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ronaldo.
Nozek is rocked!
Nozek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nozek is still on wobbly legs! Can Ronaldo finish him?
Nozek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Antonio Ronaldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo blocks the elbow strike.
Nozek seems to have recovered his senses.
Ronaldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ronaldo throws a solid leg kick but Nozek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ronaldo.
Nozek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nozek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ronaldo throws a head kick but Nozek moves out of range.
Nozek avoids the head kick by Ronaldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nozek wants to clinch.
Ronaldo cracks the inside of Nozek's front leg.
Ronaldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ronaldo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nozek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ronaldo. Ronaldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Nozek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nozek throws a shot to the body.
Nozek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ronaldo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Ronaldo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Good work by Nozek as he checks the leg kick.
Ronaldo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ronaldo jabs Nozek right on the nose. Nozek blinks but takes it well.
Ronaldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nozek.
Andre Nozek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but Nozek moves out of range easily.
Nozek swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ronaldo counters with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick from Ronaldo lands but Nozek takes it in his stride.
Nozek lands with a nice body punch.
Nozek wants to clinch up but Ronaldo keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Nozek sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Nozek checks it.
Ronaldo missing with a left hand there. Nozek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Ronaldo misses.
Ronaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ronaldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ronaldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nozek works Ronaldo's body with a nice hook.
Ronaldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nozek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Ronaldo tenderised Nozek's leg. Nozek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ronaldo scores with a shot to the body.
Nozek swinging wildly here.
Ronaldo swings for the body but Nozek moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronaldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ronaldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nozek.
Ronaldo lands a head kick. Nozek smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nozek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ronaldo, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nozek throws a jab when Ronaldo was well out of range.
Nozek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nozek's sensitive parts.
Nozek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nozek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nozek misses with a wild combination.
Nozek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nozek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Ronaldo tenderised Nozek's leg. Nozek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nozek checks a leg kick.
Nozek checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo delivers a nice body kick.
Ronaldo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nozek avoids a kick to the body.
Ronaldo scores with the left hand. Nozek knows he should have avoided that one.
Ronaldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ronaldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nozek can do to turn this around?
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Nozek sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nozek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ronaldo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ronaldo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nozek avoids the head kick by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ronaldo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Ronaldo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nozek throws a right hand that Ronaldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ronaldo also avoids with ease.
Ronaldo fakes the leg kick and cracks Nozek in the body.
Nozek misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nozek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ronaldo. Ronaldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Ronaldo.
Nozek swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Nozek misses with a body shot
and Ronaldo counters with an inside leg kick.
Ronaldo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nozek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ronaldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nozek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nozek avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ronaldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nozek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Nozek.
Ronaldo takes one to the chin there.
Nozek throws a poor cross that misses
and Ronaldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nozek misses with a few strikes there.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nozek.
An inside leg kick from Ronaldo misses.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nozek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Nozek sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ronaldo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nozek misses with a looping left.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but Nozek avoids it.
Nozek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo 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.
Ronaldo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nozek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ronaldo is looking to slow Nozek down with leg kicks.
Ronaldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nozek has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ronaldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Good work by Nozek as he checks the leg kick.
Nozek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ronaldo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nozek scrambles back to his feet.
Nozek thows a body shot but no joy.
Nozek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Nozek sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nozek avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ronaldo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ronaldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nozek.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ronaldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ronaldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that Nozek semi-blocks.
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!
Ronaldo throws a sloppy head kick and Nozek moves out of range easily.
Nozek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Nozek misses with a body shot.
Nozek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nozek misses with a shot to the body
and Ronaldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ronaldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ronaldo had his way with Andre Nozek in that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Ronaldo'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. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nozek. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronaldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Nozek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ronaldo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nozek is looking to clinch.
Nozek walks into a jab.
Ronaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nozek moves away.
Nozek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ronaldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ronaldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ronaldo tests Nozek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ronaldo throws a front kick aimed at Nozek's knee but Nozek avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Nozek moves out of range.
Ronaldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nozek. That did some damage!
Ronaldo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nozek checks it well.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the body
and Nozek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nozek is out of range and Ronaldo settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ronaldo 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 Nozek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nozek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nozek swinging wildly here.
Nozek lands a nice hook to Ronaldo's body. Ronaldo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Antonio Ronaldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nozek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ronaldo lands a nice hook to Nozek's body. Nozek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Ronaldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nozek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ronaldo.
A big left from Nozek misses.
Ronaldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nozek checks a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Nozek scores with a four punch combination!
Ronaldo cracks the inside of Nozek's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nozek closes the distance and pushes Ronaldo back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nozek misses with the head strike.
Ronaldo scores with a shoulder strike.
Ronaldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ronaldo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nozek blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ronaldo.
Nozek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ronaldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Andre Nozek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronaldo throws a big uppercut that drops Nozek! More strikes from Ronaldo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nozek lies dazed against the cage as Ronaldo celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Ronaldo!
Antonio Ronaldo retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cranium Basher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego has chosen Cancion del Mariachi as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cranium Basher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Diego!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Basher momentarily.
Basher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Basher drops his hands momentarily and Diego takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Basher jumps guard but Diego stands there with Basher around his waist. Basher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Basher.
Basher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Basher.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basher tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Basher back against the cage.
Basher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Basher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Basher blocks a body shot from Diego.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basher blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
We've been hearing reports that Basher has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Basher working aggressively here.
Basher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Basher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Basher throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Basher is trying to break the clinch but Diego has him pressed against the cage.
Basher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Basher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Basher.
Diego cracks Basher with a nice body shot.
Basher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Basher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cranium Basher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basher prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Basher tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Basher controls his hands.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Basher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Basher blocks an uppercut.
Basher jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diego walks away with a smile on his face. Basher gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Basher 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.
Basher takes one to the side of the head.
Basher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Basher walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
Basher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Basher's front leg but catches the back leg as Basher tries to avoid it.
Diego tries to clinch but Basher is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Diego.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Basher moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
Diego throws a head kick but Basher moves out of range.
Diego is looking to slow Basher down with leg kicks.
Basher avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Basher.
Basher thows a body shot but no joy.
Diego connects with a right hand. Basher shakes it off.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Basher saw it coming and moves away.
Diego lands a jab.
Diego with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basher misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Basher. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Basher walks into a straight right hand from Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego throws a nice head kick!
Diego cracks Basher with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diego moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bashers head.
Basher blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Basher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Diego dominated that round.
That's time! Basher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Basher defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Basher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Basher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego has Basher up against the cage in a clinch.
Basher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Basher backwards.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Basher prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Basher controls the action.
Basher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego prevents a body shot from Basher.
Diego tries to work over Basher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Basher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Basher successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego wants to get up but he can't break Basher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Basher throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Diego slips nicely into half guard.
Diego wants to stand up but Basher has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Basher tries to roll over but Diego keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diego wants to stand up but Basher has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basher misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Well, if Diego 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.
Basher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Basher.
Basher is trying to control the position but Diego postures up.
Diego would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Basher keeping moving, preventing Diego from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Don Diego.
Basher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Diego scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Basher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Diego lands a jab to the nose.
Basher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Basher takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basher.
Basher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Basher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Diego tries to clinch but Basher moves out of range.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Good work by Basher as he checks the leg kick.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Basher's calf.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Basher at a distance.
Don Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Basher throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego forces Basher back against the cage and clinches.
Diego pushes Basher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Basher tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Basher.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Basher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diego avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Basher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Basher.
Diego pushes Basher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Basher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Basher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Basher jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diego walks away with a smile on his face. Basher gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Basher.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Basher is rocked!
Diego prevents a body shot from Basher.
Oh Basher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Basher jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diego walks away with a smile on his face. Basher gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Basher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Basher drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Diego swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Basher's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Diego!
Don Diego is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Don Diego, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brutaali Pekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Korva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorma Korva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brutaali Pekka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Korva!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korva throws a jab but it's blocked by Pekka.
Korva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pekka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pekka moves away from the strike by Korva.
A telegraphed right hand from Korva misses the target.
Korva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pekka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pekka moves out of range as Korva strikes.
Korva looks to land a combination. Pekka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Korva misses with a body shot.
Korva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pekka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pekka looking for a guillotine here but Korva defends easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pekka can't keep his opponent in guard - Korva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka is looking for a sweep. Korva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pekka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Korva distracts Pekka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Korva trying to control but Pekka is working from the bottom.
Korva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pekka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Korva defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pekka is on top in guard.
Pekka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Korva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pekka has Korva in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korva trying to control the position from guard on top but Pekka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pekka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korva defends well.
Pekka wants to sweep here but Korva controlling him for the moment.
Korva pushing down on Pekka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Korva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pekka tries to roll over but Korva keeps him under control.
Korva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pekka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korva wants to take a breather but Pekka is having none of it.
Pekka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korva.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Korva prevents Pekka from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Korva there.
Korva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Korva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pekka looking for submissions off his back.
Pekka moves into full guard.
Korva looking to pass the guard.
Korva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pekka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korva defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekka is trying to hold Korva in close to prevent damage but Korva has managed to pass into half guard.
Korva wants to control but Pekka is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekka is trying to get back to full guard.
Korva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pekka.
Korva lands a couple of elbows.
Pekka working for a triangle but Korva defends it easily.
Korva trying to control but Pekka is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pekka trying to control the position.
Korva preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorma Korva will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Korva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pekka's waist but Pekka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Korva off to one side.
Pekka slips under a jab from Korva.
Korva thows a body shot but no joy.
Korva lands a body shot.
Pekka moves away from the strike by Korva.
Korva looks to land a right hand but Pekka moved out of range.
Korva scores with a jab to the body.
Korva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korva scores with a jab. Pekka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Korva throws a hook to the side of Pekka's head but Pekka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korva looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekka is just out of range.
Korva scores with a jab to the head.
Pekka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pekka moves away from the strike by Korva.
Pekka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korva.
Korva throws out a loose jab but Pekka uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Korva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pekka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Korva misses the target.
Pekka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pekka slips under a jab from Korva.
Korva lands with a nice body punch.
Korva misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korva takes a swing at Pekka's ribcage but misses.
Korva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pekka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pekka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korva.
Pekka defending well as Korva loads up on a big left hand.
Jorma Korva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korva looks to throw the jab but Pekka is out of range.
Korva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korva thuds a left hand into Pekka's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekka moves out of range of the strikes.
Korva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Korva misses with a body shot.
Pekka drops his hands momentarily and Korva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Korva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pekka's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korva is sitting in close to Pekka's body. Pekka has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Korva is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Korva is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pekka.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brutaali Pekka!
Our winner, Brutaali Pekka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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FIGHT
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