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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yang Leiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Yang Leiden has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Yang Leiden seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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218 lbs
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yang Leiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 35 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leiden counters with an inside leg kick.
Leiden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kim. Kim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick lands from Leiden.
Kim moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Yang Leiden has been cut.
Jin Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leiden's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leiden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kim wants to control from the top but Leiden keeps moving.
Kim advances position into side control!
Leiden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kim is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Leiden is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jin Kim!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tenho Tuisku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko has chosen Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jesse Jalkalukko was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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20 - 21 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tenho Tuisku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuisku misses with a hook
and Jalkalukko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jalkalukko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tuisku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jalkalukko somewhat.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick but Tuisku moves out of range.
Jalkalukko tries for a takedown but Tuisku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jalkalukko fails with a takedown attempt.
Tenho Tuisku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Jalkalukko.
Tuisku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tenho Tuisku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuisku fails to land with a series of punches.
Jalkalukko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tuisku's waist but Tuisku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jalkalukko off to one side.
Tuisku throws a right hand that misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a shoot takedown. Tuisku fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tuisku wants to stand up but Jalkalukko is controlling him.
Jalkalukko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuisku is keeping the position for now.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuisku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tuisku can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jalkalukko controls the pace.
Tuisku 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.
Jalkalukko throwing strikes but missing.
Tuisku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tuisku keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Tuisku has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jesse Jalkalukko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jalkalukko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuisku jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tuisku stuffs the takedown.
Tuisku loads up on a big right hand but Jalkalukko slips the punch.
Jalkalukko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tuisku throws out the jab.
Tuisku lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuisku misses with a body shot.
Jalkalukko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tuisku looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuisku, not yet.
Tuisku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuisku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jalkalukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuisku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuisku managing to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tuisku has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tenho Tuisku wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jalkalukko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tuisku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuisku misses with a wild body shot.
Tuisku scores with a sloppy right hand. Jalkalukko should have avoided that one.
Jalkalukko is rocked!
Jalkalukko circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Tuisku. Jalkalukko falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Tuisku!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tenho Tuisku!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyr Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eikichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onizuka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by GTO's Greatest Moments. Eikichi Onizuka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 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
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyr Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eikichi Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onizuka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Uzi avoids a kick to the body.
Onizuka throws a right hand that Uzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Uzi also avoids with ease.
Uzi misses the shot to the body.
Onizuka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Uzi wants to control but Onizuka is keeping busy.
Onizuka seems to be working for a kimura but Uzi defends the submission attempt.
Uzi is concentrating on defense, preventing Onizuka from advancing position.
Uzi wants to control but Onizuka is keeping busy.
Onizuka moves into full mount! Uzi won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi is trying to reverse the position but instead Onizuka has taken his back - oops!
Onizuka controlling well, preventing Uzi from escaping the position.
Onizuka is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Uzi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Uzi tries to escape the position.
Onizuka avoiding Uzi 's attempts to control his hands.
Onizuka working for a choke but Uzi is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka tightening his grip on Uzi, looking for the choke.
Onizuka looking for the choke but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uzi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Onizuka keeps control of the position as Uzi tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is working hard here to advance position.
Onizuka throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Onizuka looking to break Uzi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Uzi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Onizuka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Uzi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Onizuka looking to break Uzi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Uzi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Onizuka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Uzi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Uzi just trying to survive but Onizuka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Uzi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Onizuka's arms.
Uzi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Onizuka's arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onizuka keeps control of the position as Uzi tries to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Onizuka throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eikichi Onizuka dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Onizuka tries to clinch there but Uzi circles away.
Onizuka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Onizuka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uzi throws a series of strikes that have Onizuka backpedaling.
It looks like Eikichi Onizuka has been cut.
No joy there for Onizuka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Onizuka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Onizuka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Uzi defends well and Onizuka ends up having to push Uzi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Uzi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Uzi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Onizuka pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uzi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Uzi passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzi is looking to take a break and control but Onizuka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eikichi Onizuka has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka moves into full guard.
Uzi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uzi is working Onizuka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Uzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Onizuka is keeping the position for now.
Onizuka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uzi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Onizuka's guard.
Onizuka tries to roll over but Uzi keeps him under control.
Uzi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Uzi working some strikes from top position.
Onizuka trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Onizuka has his foot on Uzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uzi works his way back into a safe position though.
Onizuka has momentary wrist control but Uzi slips an elbow through the middle.
Onizuka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uzi defends well.
Onizuka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Uzi!
Onizuka with shots to the head and body - Uzi looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Onizuka.
Onizuka goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Uzi is on top in guard.
Onizuka keeping moving, preventing Uzi from controlling successfully.
Uzi postures up in Onizuka's guard and throws a big left but Onizuka blocks it.
Onizuka is looking to stand up but Uzi isn't so interested in that idea.
Onizuka throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Onizuka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Onizuka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Uzi passes into half guard.
Uzi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is trying to maintain the position but Uzi is very close to passing his half guard.
Uzi is working for a submission of some sort.
Uzi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Onizuka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uzi wants to pass the guard but Onizuka is defending well.
Uzi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Onizuka is staying active underneath Uzi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Tyr Uzi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eikichi Onizuka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Uzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Onizuka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Uzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Onizuka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uzi is looking to clinch.
Onizuka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Onizuka misses with a body kick.
Onizuka looks for the body kick but Uzi saw that one coming.
Onizuka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uzi.
Uzi rushes Onizuka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Uzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Onizuka looks to land a combination but Uzi avoids it well.
Uzi clinches with his opponent.
Uzi is working for takedown but Onizuka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Uzi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Onizuka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Onizuka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Onizuka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Onizuka lands with an uppercut that bounces Uzi off the cage and back into range.
Onizuka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Uzi back to the cage. Onizuka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Onizuka is looking to land body kicks.
Uzi wants to clinch.
Onizuka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Onizuka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Onizuka throws a hook but Uzi avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Onizuka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka tries to land a front kick but Uzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uzi. Onizuka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Onizuka throws a right and a left that both miss.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Uzi enables Onizuka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Uzi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Uzi keeping moving, preventing Onizuka from controlling successfully.
Uzi is looking for a triangle but Onizuka pushes his legs off easily.
Uzi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uzi is on top in guard.
Uzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Onizuka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uzi has managed to get both his arms back between Onizuka's legs - danger averted.
Onizuka has his hands on Uzi's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Onizuka is retaining full guard.
Onizuka looking for a guillotine here but Uzi defends easily.
Onizuka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Onizuka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Onizuka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka looking for a sweep. Not yet Onizuka, not yet.
Onizuka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uzi stops Onizuka from standing up.
Uzi is in close to Onizuka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Onizuka trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Uzi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Onizuka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Uzi is in close to Onizuka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uzi passes Onizuka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Uzi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Onizuka sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eikichi Onizuka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Onizuka 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eikichi Onizuka!
Eikichi Onizuka managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Perkele!, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irwin has chosen AC/DC - T.N.T as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
28 - 15 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Balboa. That did some damage!
Balboa looks to throw the jab but Irwin is out of range.
Irwin connects with a body shot that sends Balboa's belly button to the back.
Irwin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Irwin throws a lazy head kick
and Balboa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irwin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Balboa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Irwin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Balboa wants to clinch up but Irwin keeps it at a distance.
Irwin throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Irwin. Balboa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balboa moves into the clinch.
Irwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irwin is trying to force a seperation but Balboa has the dominant position.
Balboa keeps control of Irwin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Irwin is defending well for now.
Irwin misses with some punches.
Balboa misses with a knee to the head.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've been informed that Irwin 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin is trying to force a seperation but Balboa has the dominant position.
Balboa pushes Irwin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irwin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Irwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Irwin.
Nice defenses there by Balboa.
Paul Irwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balboa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balboa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Irwin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Irwin misses the target.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balboa moves away.
Irwin lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
Balboa walks into a jab.
Balboa lands with a slapping head kick.
Balboa thuds a left hand into Irwin's body.
Irwin slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balboa at a distance.
Irwin dips to his left and cracks Balboa with an uppercut!
Balboa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Balboa duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irwin. Balboa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balboa misses with a head kick.
Irwin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balboa at a distance.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balboa moves away.
Balboa darts in looking for a takedown but Irwin gets double underhooks and turns Balboa into the cage.
Irwin has had enough of the clinch but Balboa keeps him there for the moment.
Irwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Irwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irwin keeps Balboa at a distance using the push kick.
Balboa misses with a kick to the body.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Irwin.
Balboa missing with a left hand there. Irwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Irwin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Irwin can pounce on him.
Irwin scoring well with a low kick there.
Irwin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Balboa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Irwin.
Irwin misses with a head kick.
Irwin misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Irwin.
Irwin throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa misses the shot to the body.
Irwin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Irwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Irwin throws the kick towards the body but Balboa avoids it.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin tries to land a front kick but Balboa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Balboa connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses.
Irwin scores with a jab to the body.
Balboa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Balboa.
A head kick misses from Balboa.
Irwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick and Irwin moves out of range easily.
Balboa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Balboa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irwin.
Balboa throws a head kick but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Irwin throws a head kick that Balboa semi-blocks.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Irwin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irwin throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Balboa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Irwin.
Irwin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Irwin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Irwin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balboa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irwin throws a body punch but Balboa moves out of range.
Irwin lands a nice looking body shot.
Irwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Irwin. Balboa shrugs it off though.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Irwin.
Irwin works Balboa's body with a nice hook.
Irwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balboa manages to avoid it.
Irwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Irwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Balboa throws a jab when Irwin was well out of range.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Irwin. That snapped Balboa's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Irwin throws the kick towards the body but Balboa avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irwin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Balboa rather than just go for the knockout.
Balboa tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Balboa misses its intended target.
Irwin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balboa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Balboa misses with a looping left.
Balboa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irwin.
Balboa takes the fight into the clinch.
Irwin pushes Balboa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Balboa fails to land.
Balboa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Irwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body punch from Irwin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Balboa ducks under a wild hook from Irwin.
Balboa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paul Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irwin digs a good body shot into Balboa's ribs.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick and Irwin moves out of range easily.
Irwin throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Irwin misses with a head kick.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses.
Irwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Balboa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Irwin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paul Irwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irwin is looking to land body kicks.
Irwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Balboa on the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irwin throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Balboa misses its intended target.
Irwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Balboa.
Irwin throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Irwin avoids the head kick by Balboa.
Irwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Balboa.
Irwin staying out of range there.
Balboa checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Irwin misses its intended target.
Irwin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Balboa.
Irwin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irwin.
Balboa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balboa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Irwin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Balboa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balboa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Irwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Irwin.
Balboa looks to land a combination but Irwin avoids it well.
Irwin connects with a nice looking jab.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Irwin defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irwin connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Irwin 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Irwin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Irwin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Balboa is rocked!
Irwin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oh Balboa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balboa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Balboa seems to have got his legs back now.
Balboa misses with a double jab.
Irwin blocks a head kick by Balboa.
Balboa misses with a straight left.
Irwin cracks a nice hook into Balboa's ribs.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Irwin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin throws a leg kick that misses.
Balboa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Irwin.
A head kick from Irwin lands but Balboa takes it in his stride.
Balboa throws a lazy right hand but Irwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balboa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Irwin blocks a head kick by Balboa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irwin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irwin throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa avoids a kick to the body.
Balboa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Balboa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Irwin lands with a kick to the temple. Balboa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Irwin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Irwin misses.
Balboa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Irwin dodges the punch combination from Balboa.
That kick from Irwin tenderised Balboa's leg. Balboa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rocky Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa connects with a single shot there.
Balboa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balboa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balboa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Balboa tries to clinch up.
Irwin misses the shot to the body.
Balboa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Irwin.
Irwin throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Irwin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Balboa misses the target.
Balboa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balboa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses.
Balboa looks to throw the jab but Irwin is out of range.
Irwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irwin scores with a hook to the body. Balboa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Balboa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irwin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Irwin.
Balboa misses with a looping left.
Balboa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balboa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Irwin can pounce on him.
Decent striking displayed by Irwin there.
Irwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irwin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Irwin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Irwin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Balboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balboa throws a jab but it's blocked by Irwin.
Balboa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Irwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa blocks a head kick by Irwin.
Balboa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Balboa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balboa moves away.
Balboa throws a jab but it's blocked by Irwin.
Balboa swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irwin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Balboa tries a head kick but it misses.
Balboa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irwin tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Irwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Irwin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Irwin!
Paul Irwin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hois Kreisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Gears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreisi comes to the cage accompanied by Ella ja Aleksi - Kakkaa lumella. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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178 lbs
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183 lbs
35 - 16 - 1 |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hois Kreisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hank Gears!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreisi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kreisi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kreisi lands a big elbow.
Gears gets back to half guard.
Kreisi is looking to advance position but Gears won't allow it.
Kreisi is looking to take a break and control but Gears is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kreisi is pressing down on Gears's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gears is holding on for now.
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!
Kreisi seems to be working for a kimura but Gears defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gears tries to roll over but Kreisi keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gears is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kreisi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kreisi's back!
Gears controlling well, preventing Kreisi from escaping the position.
Gears tightening his grip on Kreisi, looking for the choke.
Gears is hanging on to Kreisi's back as he tries to escape.
Kreisi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nordic Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kreisi showing good submission defense here.
Kreisi turns into Gears and is now in his guard.
Kreisi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kreisi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gears is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kreisi wants to pass the guard but Gears is keeping the position.
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!
Gears controls Kreisi momentarily but Kreisi frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gears is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kreisi preventing the sweep.
Kreisi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kreisi trying to control the position but Gears is working away.
Kreisi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kreisi tries to move to mount but Gears blocks the move with his legs.
Gears is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kreisi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gears manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gears is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kreisi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gears controls Kreisi momentarily but Kreisi frees himself.
Kreisi passes Gears's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kreisi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gears keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kreisi is looking for a kimura here.
Kreisi with the ground and pound but Gears uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gears is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gears is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gears is looking for a kimura but Kreisi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gears to get the leverage.
Kreisi is looking for a sweep. Gears is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kreisi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kreisi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gears manages to get himself to full guard.
Kreisi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gears looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gears looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kreisi lands a couple of elbows.
Kreisi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hois Kreisi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kreisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gears is just out of range.
Gears lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gears misses with a wild body shot.
Kreisi swings widly with a right hand
and Gears counters with an inside leg kick.
Kreisi throws a jab when Gears was well out of range.
Gears throws a body punch but Kreisi moves out of range.
Kreisi shoots in for a takedown but Gears shows good takedown defense.
Kreisi throws a hook to the side of Gears's head but Gears sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gears tried to score with a low kick but Kreisi checks it.
A head kick misses from Gears.
Gears takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gears misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kreisi.
Kreisi checks a low kick from Gears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gears looks to land a body kick but Kreisi moved away.
Kreisi scores with a punch to the head.
Gears fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Kreisi. No joy for Gears on that attempt.
Gears throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Gears.
Kreisi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gears at a distance.
Gears throws a head kick but Kreisi moves out of range.
Kreisi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kreisi misses with a straight right.
Gears turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gears ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreisi moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreisi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gears doesn't seem bothered though.
Kreisi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kreisi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gears is trying to get back to half guard.
Kreisi scoring with punches from side control.
Kreisi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gears sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gears is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kreisi pulls his head out easily.
Kreisi is pressing down on Gears's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gears is holding on for now.
Kreisi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gears defending well though.
Gears is staying active underneath Kreisi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kreisi stalling away here and it's allowed Gears to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gears looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kreisi slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi is working for a kimura but Gears is defending it quite comfortably.
Kreisi passes the guard and advances to mount!
The referee warns Gears that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gears sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kreisi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kreisi lands a nice short elbow.
Kreisi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gears is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi moves into full mount! Gears won't be happy about that!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreisi tries to control but Gears wriggling away.
Kreisi prevents Gears from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gears wants to hold on but Kreisi pushes him away.
Kreisi dominating with strikes here.
Gears is trying to escape the mount.
Kreisi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hois Kreisi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gears throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kreisi throws the left hand but Gears avoids the punch easily.
Kreisi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gears throws a head kick that misses.
Gears looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kreisi scores with a hook.
Kreisi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hank Gears seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kreisi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kreisi misses with a few strikes there.
Gears dives in and grabs Kreisi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kreisi pushes down on Gears's head and hops out.
Gears avoids the body shot from Kreisi.
Gears throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kreisi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gears lands a head kick. Kreisi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Hois Kreisi has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gears pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kreisi tries to bum rush Gears with a series of wild strikes but Gears uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kreisi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gears closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kreisi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gears.
Gears ducks under a wild hook from Kreisi.
Gears takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gears wants to land a leg kick but Kreisi is out of range.
Gears throws a body punch but Kreisi moves out of range.
Kreisi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gears misses with a body kick.
Gears avoids the body shot from Kreisi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gears.
Kreisi is looking to score with low kicks.
Gears cracks Kreisi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreisi. Gears does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gears shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kreisi counters with a straight right hand.
Gears swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kreisi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreisi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kreisi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gears's guard.
Kreisi looking to pass the guard.
Gears is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kreisi is aware though and is defending well.
Kreisi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gears has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kreisi has managed to get both his arms back between Gears's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kreisi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kreisi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kreisi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kreisi wants to work for an arm triangle but Gears is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kreisi trying to pass the guard but Gears defending well.
Gears looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gears moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hank Gears has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gears is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kreisi is aware though and is defending well.
Kreisi pushes down on Gears's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gears actively working from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreisi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kreisi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kreisi working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kreisi landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hois Kreisi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kreisi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hois Kreisi!
During a confident post fight interview, Hois Kreisi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Lontrame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemieux's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hype man - Weird Al Yankovich. Lontrame has chosen Knife Party by Deftones as his entrance music. Vincent Lontrame acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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37 - 17 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
37 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vincent Lontrame!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lontrame sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lemieux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lontrame momentarily.
Lontrame scores with a body shot.
Lontrame is looking to land body kicks.
Lemieux tries a head kick but it misses.
Lemieux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Lontrame 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lemieux misses with a low kick as Lontrame jumps back.
Lemieux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lontrame jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lemieux moves away from the strike by Lontrame.
Lontrame misses with a body kick.
Lemieux missing with a left hand there. Lontrame was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Lemieux.
Lontrame is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemieux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lontrame.
Good shot there by Lontrame.
Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lontrame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lontrame shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lemieux pinned against the cage. Lemieux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lontrame takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lontrame misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Lemieux.
A head kick misses from Lontrame.
Lontrame looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lemieux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lemieux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lontrame.
Lontrame scores with a sloppy right hand. Lemieux should have avoided that one.
Lemieux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lontrame chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lemieux can pounce on him.
Lontrame ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lontrame.
Lontrame scores with a hook to the body. Lemieux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lontrame just misses with a punch to the body.
Lontrame tries to land a leg kick but Lemieux saw it coming and moves away.
Lemieux is looking to score with low kicks.
Lemieux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lontrame thuds a left hand into Lemieux's body.
Lemieux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lontrame.
Lemieux throws a body kick that misses.
Lontrame moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Lontrame.
Lontrame dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lemieux. That did some damage!
Lontrame throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Lontrame moves out of range.
Lemieux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lontrame lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lemieux misses with a kick to the body.
Lontrame throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Lontrame tried to score with a low kick but Lemieux checks it.
Lontrame lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lemieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lontrame was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemieux.
Lontrame throws a chopping leg kick but Lemieux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lontrame throws a jab when Lemieux was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a leg kick but Lontrame moved away.
Lontrame throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lontrame digs a good hook to Lemieux's body.
Lemieux loads up on a big right hand but Lontrame slips the punch.
Lontrame cracks the inside of Lemieux's front leg.
Lemieux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lontrame looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lontrame misses the jab.
Lemieux throws a hook but Lontrame avoids it easily.
Lemieux throws a front kick aimed at Lontrame's knee but Lontrame avoids it well.
Lemieux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux scores with the left hand. Lontrame knows he should have avoided that one.
Lontrame looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
Good work by Lemieux as he checks the leg kick.
Lontrame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lontrame swings for the body but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lontrame looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lontrame misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
Lemieux scores with a nice right hand.
Lemieux jabs at Lontrame's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lemieux.
Good leg kick by Lemieux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick from Lontrame misses.
Lemieux throws a right hand that Lontrame ducks under and follows up with a left that Lontrame also avoids with ease.
Lemieux misses with the combination.
Lontrame ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lemieux misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lemieux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lontrame can pounce on him.
Lontrame thows a leg kick but Lemieux checks it
and Lemieux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lontrame is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lemieux rather than just go for the knockout.
Lontrame avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lemieux scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vincent Lontrame will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab lands there for Lemieux.
Lontrame is looking to score with low kicks.
Lontrame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lontrame throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lontrame wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lemieux connects with a body shot.
Lemieux pushes Lontrame away with a front kick.
Lemieux checks a low kick from Lontrame.
Crunch! Lemieux slams his shin into Lontrame's torso.
Lemieux throws the left hand but Lontrame avoids the punch easily.
Lontrame scores with a leg kick.
Lemieux digs a good body shot into Lontrame's ribs.
Lontrame throws a front kick aimed at Lemieux's knee but Lemieux avoids it well.
Lontrame avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lontrame swings for the body but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux connects with a right hand. Lontrame shakes it off.
Lontrame uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux thows a body shot but no joy.
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Lontrame moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Lontrame misses.
Lontrame throws a leg kick but Lemieux moved away.
Lemieux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lontrame has managed to clinch.
Lemieux working hard to break the clinch.
Lontrame swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lontrame avoids a wild elbow strike from Lemieux.
Lontrame misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemieux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lemieux wants to break free but Lontrame has control.
Lemieux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lontrame creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lemieux has had enough of the clinch but Lontrame keeps him there for the moment.
Lontrame tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame landing knees to the head.
Lontrame throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lemieux blocks it with crossed arms.
Lemieux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lemieux can't find room to land a body shot as Lontrame controls the action.
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!
Lontrame misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemieux manages to break the clinch.
Lemieux slips under a jab from Lontrame.
Lontrame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lontrame fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lemieux checks it well.
Lontrame fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lontrame.
Lontrame throws a big shot that misses.
Lemieux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lontrame's head backwards.
Lontrame just misses with a punch to the body.
Lontrame takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lemieux catches Lontrame with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vincent Lontrame seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lontrame ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame sizes up Lemieux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lemieux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lontrame turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lontrame is looking to slow Lemieux down with leg kicks.
Vincent Lontrame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lontrame fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lontrame thuds his shin into the meat of Lemieux's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lontrame shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lontrame throws a solid leg kick but Lemieux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lontrame.
Lontrame with a nice cross.
Lontrame throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lontrame jabs Lemieux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lontrame tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemieux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lontrame tries to clinch up but Lemieux circles away and keeps his distance.
Lontrame is looking to score with low kicks.
Lontrame tries a head kick but it misses.
Lemieux is looking to chop away at Lontrame's legs.
Lontrame takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux checks a leg kick nicely.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lemieux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Lemieux misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lontrame checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lontrame. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lontrame misses with a right hand
and Lemieux counters with a nice body shot.
Lontrame looks for the body kick but Lemieux saw that one coming.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Lontrame.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lemieux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lontrame looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lontrame thuds a left hand into Lemieux's body.
Lontrame feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lemieux's calf.
Lontrame throws a head kick that Lemieux semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Lontrame showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lontrame checks the leg kick.
Lontrame throws a lazy right hand but Lemieux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lemieux throws a jab when Lontrame was well out of range.
Lontrame shoots for a takedown but Lemieux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lontrame stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lemieux.
Lontrame throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lemieux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lontrame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lemieux throws a low kick, looking for Lontrame's leg but Lontrame calmly moves out of range.
Lemieux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a shot from downtown. Lontrame moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lontrame checks a leg kick.
Lontrame uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemieux.
Lontrame thows a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lontrame checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Lontrame.
Lemieux checks a low kick from Lontrame.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Lemieux blocks the low kick.
Lontrame with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lontrame throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lemieux throws a hook but Lontrame blocks it.
Lontrame attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lemieux throws a leg kick but Lontrame checks it.
Lontrame shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lontrame works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lontrame scores with a hook.
Lemieux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lontrame is out of range and Lemieux settles back down.
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lontrame.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemieux. Lontrame does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lontrame 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lontrame takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame throws out a powerful jab.
Good leg kick by Lemieux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lontrame is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lontrame takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by Lontrame.
David Lemieux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lontrame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.
Lemieux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lontrame's head backwards.
Lontrame throws a head kick that misses.
Lemieux misses with a wild body shot.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Lontrame moves out of range.
Lemieux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lemieux thows a body shot but no joy.
Lemieux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lontrame's calf.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Lontrame misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a big shot that misses.
Lontrame is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemieux.
Lemieux throws out a leg kick but Lontrame moves out of range and Lemieux only half commits.
Lontrame tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lemieux is able to avoid easily.
Lontrame throws a solid leg kick but Lemieux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lontrame.
Lemieux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Lontrame.
Lontrame throws a chopping leg kick but Lemieux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A clash of legs there as Lemieux blocks the low kick.
Lontrame scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lemieux in his tracks.
Lontrame is looking to chop away at Lemieux's legs.
Lontrame throws a leg kick but Lemieux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lemieux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lontrame moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
Lemieux slips under a jab from Lontrame.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemieux. Lontrame does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lontrame tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lontrame.
Lemieux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lemieux slips a jab from Lontrame.
Lemieux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Lontrame lands but Lemieux takes it in his stride.
Lontrame lands a jab to Lemieux's midsection.
Lontrame takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick there by Lontrame.
Lontrame throws a wild body kick that Lemieux sees coming a mile off.
Lemieux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lontrame bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lontrame takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lemieux lands with a nice combination. Lontrame backs away looking to recover.
Lontrame drops his hands momentarily and Lemieux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lemieux checks the leg kick.
Lemieux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vincent Lontrame.
Well Lontrame has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Lontrame!
An intense looking Vincent Lontrame took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am like Kobe Bryant in a Colorado hotel room...I am unstoppable!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waclav Szbrjcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Murphy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Candlemass - Solitude (Vocal Cover). The crowd seem to be enjoying Szbrjcik's choice of entrance music: Public Enemy ft. Anthrax : Bring The Noise. Man, I cannot wait 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
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclav Szbrjcik!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szbrjcik.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Szbrjcik is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Szbrjcik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
Szbrjcik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
Szbrjcik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Jab, jab by Szbrjcik - just one landing.
Szbrjcik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Szbrjcik throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Szbrjcik misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brian Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waclav Szbrjcik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szbrjcik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Szbrjcik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Szbrjcik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szbrjcik feints and as Murphy raises his hands in defense, Szbrjcik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Szbrjcik is proving a slippery customer.
Szbrjcik throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Szbrjcik's guard. Nice move by Murphy!
Szbrjcik throws a couple of heel strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murphy escapes and throws Szbrjcik's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Szbrjcik tries to bench press Murphy off him but Murphy keeps the position.
Murphy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szbrjcik has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Szbrjcik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik scores with a jab to the body.
Szbrjcik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Szbrjcik persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy pushes Szbrjcik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murphy has Szbrjcik pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Szbrjcik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szbrjcik's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Szbrjcik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Waclav Szbrjcik will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Szbrjcik wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Murphy stuffs the takedown attempt from Szbrjcik. Szbrjcik gets slowly back to his feet.
Szbrjcik looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Szbrjcik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szbrjcik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Waclav Szbrjcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szbrjcik closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy, looking for a takedown. Szbrjcik pushes Murphy against the cage but Murphy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brian Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waclav Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Szbrjcik. That one must have hurt.
Szbrjcik throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Szbrjcik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Szbrjcik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Szbrjcik dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Szbrjcik's head and hops out.
Szbrjcik shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Szbrjcik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Szbrjcik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Szbrjcik is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Szbrjcik connects with a nice looking jab.
No luck for Szbrjcik with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik misses with the body kick
and Murphy counters with a three punch combo that has Szbrjcik backing up. Szbrjcik nods at Murphy to acknowledge the strikes.
Waclav Szbrjcik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Szbrjcik is predictable there
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Szbrjcik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murphy keeps Szbrjcik under control for a moment.
Murphy dodges the ground and pound from Szbrjcik.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik is trying to ground and pound but Murphy uses the momentary lack of control by Szbrjcik to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szbrjcik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Szbrjcik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Szbrjcik stalling away here and it's allowed Murphy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Szbrjcik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Szbrjcik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szbrjcik cracks Murphy with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waclav Szbrjcik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A slow jab from Szbrjcik misses its intended target.
Szbrjcik has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown by Szbrjcik or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy which made him look bad.
Szbrjcik scores with a hook.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Szbrjcik throws out the jab.
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Brian Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waclav Szbrjcik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Szbrjcik throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Szbrjcik was not able to check.
Szbrjcik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy leaves Szbrjcik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murphy stuffs the takedown attempt from Szbrjcik. Szbrjcik gets slowly back to his feet.
Szbrjcik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Szbrjcik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Szbrjcik shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.
Szbrjcik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Szbrjcik looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Szbrjcik misses the target.
Szbrjcik throws a shot to the body.
Szbrjcik darts in looking for a takedown but Murphy gets double underhooks and turns Szbrjcik into the cage.
Murphy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy slaps away a takedown attempt from Szbrjcik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Szbrjcik throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brian Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Szbrjcik throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Szbrjcik throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Szbrjcik doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Szbrjcik throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szbrjcik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Szbrjcik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Murphy.
I think Szbrjcik 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waclav Szbrjcik!
A very excited looking Waclav Szbrjcik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Mercurius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercurius has chosen 2pac - Raise Up 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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184 lbs
34 - 21 - 0 |
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34
180 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Mercurius!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercurius with a jab.
It looks like Bruce McBrain has been cut.
McBrain scores with a sloppy right hand. Mercurius should have avoided that one.
McBrain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mercurius counters with a head kick.
McBrain cracks the inside of Mercurius's front leg.
McBrain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mercurius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mercurius checks a leg kick.
McBrain throws a leg kick but Mercurius moved away.
McBrain throws a leg kick but Mercurius moved away.
Mercurius throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McBrain's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBrain throws a chopping leg kick but Mercurius manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McBrain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBrain slips a jab from Mercurius.
Nice shot lands for McBrain.
A big left from Mercurius misses.
McBrain checks a low kick from Mercurius.
An inside leg kick from Mercurius misses.
McBrain lands a jab to Mercurius's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain throws a big shot that misses.
Mercurius moves forwards but McBrain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McBrain misses with the combination.
A leg kick checked by Mercurius.
Mercurius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mercurius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McBrain moves into range and clinches up with Mercurius.
McBrain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McBrain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mercurius prevents a body shot from McBrain.
Good body shot from McBrain.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercurius.
McBrain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mercurius backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from McBrain.
McBrain lands a left hand.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mercurius.
Mercurius lands an uppercut.
Mercurius working aggressively here.
McBrain has a couple of punches blocked by Mercurius.
Mercurius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McBrain.
McBrain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mercurius backwards.
Mercurius lands a hook to the side of the head.
McBrain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McBrain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mercurius backwards.
A shot in the inside from Mercurius.
McBrain misses with the head strike.
McBrain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McBrain lands with a left to the head.
McBrain looking to slow down the pace here.
McBrain lands a body punch.
Mercurius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mercurius throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McBrain.
Mercurius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mercurius throws a head punch that misses.
Mercurius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McBrain lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on McBrain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mercurius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBrain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McBrain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mercurius backwards.
McBrain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mercurius is keeping busy.
Mercurius cracks McBrain with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBrain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mercurius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercurius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercurius misses with a hook from the clinch.
McBrain blocks an uppercut.
Mercurius's coach down at MMA Sanok Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mercurius's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McBrain prevents a body shot from Mercurius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBrain lands with a left to the head.
McBrain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercurius blocks a body shot from McBrain.
McBrain lands an uppercut.
McBrain struggles to land a body shot inside as Mercurius controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from McBrain.
Mercurius misses with a body punch.
Mercurius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McBrain scores with a shot to the side of Mercurius's head.
McBrain throws a head punch that misses.
McBrain blocks an uppercut.
Mercurius blocking some punches.
Mercurius can't find room to land a body shot as McBrain controls the action.
McBrain working aggressively here.
McBrain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercurius lands with a light punch inside.
McBrain lands a shoulder strike.
Mercurius throws a head punch that misses.
McBrain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McBrain has a couple of punches blocked by Mercurius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce McBrain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce McBrain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mercurius ducks right into an uppercut from McBrain.
Mercurius moves out of range of the body kick from McBrain.
McBrain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McBrain is looking to score with low kicks.
McBrain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercurius.
Mercurius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mercurius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBrain.
Mercurius misses the jab.
McBrain checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mercurius misses with a kick to the body
and McBrain counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mercurius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McBrain swings widly with a right hand
and Mercurius counters with a thumping low kick.
Mercurius lands a nice hook to McBrain's body. McBrain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McBrain wants to clinch but Mercurius slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bruce McBrain is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Mercurius misses.
An inside leg kick lands from McBrain.
Both fighters circling a little - Mercurius finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mercurius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McBrain. That did some damage!
Mercurius throws a body kick that misses.
McBrain ducks under a wild hook from Mercurius.
McBrain throws a big shot that misses.
McBrain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mercurius checks it well.
Mercurius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Mercurius tenderised McBrain's leg. McBrain is trying to keep his angry face on.
McBrain moves out of range of the strikes.
Mercurius misses with an attempted mid kick.
McBrain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBrain.
Mercurius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McBrain.
Nice uppercut there from Mercurius.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercurius lands a head kick. McBrain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mercurius checks a leg kick.
Rocky Mercurius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McBrain scores with a jab to the body.
McBrain blocks the body kick.
Mercurius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McBrain is rocked!
McBrain misses with a low kick.
Oh McBrain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercurius avoids the head kick by McBrain.
Mercurius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McBrain seems to have got his legs back now.
McBrain lands with a straight right. Mercurius didn't see that one coming.
Mercurius lands the left hand.
Mercurius throws an overhand right that drops McBrain like a sack of potatoes! Mercurius dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Mercurius!
Our winner, Rocky Mercurius, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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31
235 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
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31
240 lbs
26 - 13 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Silakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silakka on the side of the head.
Nelson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Silakka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Silakka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
Nelson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nelson catches Silakka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silakka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.
Nelson lands with a straight right. Silakka didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silakka misses with a hook.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nelson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silakka thows a leg kick but Nelson checks it
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silakka looking to control.
Silakka is really struggling to control Nelson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silakka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson won't allow Silakka to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Silakka blocks nicely.
Silakka wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silakka keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Silakka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silakka controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
Silakka is looking to stand up but Nelson isn't so interested in that idea.
Silakka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silakka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nelson, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson 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.
Nelson has his foot on Silakka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silakka works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Silakka from controlling successfully.
Nelson has a closed guard, preventing Silakka from standing up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Silakka controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silakka advances to half guard.
Silakka tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it.
Nelson is looking to control Silakka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silakka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nelson is staying active underneath Silakka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silakka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Silakka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Silakka is avoiding it.
Silakka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Silakka.
Silakka misses the jab.
Nelson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silakka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nelson counters with a single leg into guard. Silakka didn't expect that.
Silakka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silakka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silakka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nelson!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silakka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunnar Nelson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silakka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nelson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silakka scoring well with a low kick there.
Silakka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Silakka pushes him off.
Silakka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson misses with a hook.
Silakka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nelson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silakka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That has opened up Gunnar Nelson's cut even more.
Silakka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nelson takes one to the chin there.
A low kick from Silakka misses
and Nelson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silakka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silakka keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Gunnar Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silakka is adopting a defensive guard.
Silakka wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nelson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silakka's guard.
Nelson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silakka is looking to escape.
Silakka wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Silakka wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silakka is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
Silakka wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Silakka is looking to control Nelson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silakka avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Nelson there.
Silakka trying to control from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but Silakka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nelson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Silakka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silakka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson checks the leg kick.
Silakka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nelson throws a body punch but Silakka moves out of range.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Silakka throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silakka lands a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nelson.
Silakka connects with a solid leg kick.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silakka trying to control but Nelson postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silakka wants to get back to his feet.
Nelson trying to control the action but Silakka is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silakka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silakka wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silakka is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nelson is looking to pass into half guard but Silakka pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silakka is in guard.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Silakka from controlling successfully.
Silakka wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Silakka from controlling successfully.
Silakka wanted to stand there but Nelson had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Silakka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Silakka lands with an uppercut that bounces Nelson off the cage and back into range.
Nelson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silakka is looking to chop away at Nelson's legs.
Silakka throws a solid leg kick but Nelson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silakka.
Nelson clinches.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Silakka has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Silakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Silakka as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Silakka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silakka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Nice body kick from Silakka.
Silakka 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.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silakka.
That kick from Silakka tenderised Nelson's leg. Nelson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Silakka is predictable there
and Nelson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silakka!
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silakka struggling a bit here.
Silakka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Silakka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silakka wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Silakka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nelson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Silakka managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silakka pushes Nelson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nelson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Check out the look on Nelson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson tries to score with some ground and pound. Silakka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nelson trying to control the action but Silakka is working from the bottom.
Silakka can't do much from the bottom here.
Silakka is looking for a sweep.
Silakka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nelson trying to control the position but Silakka is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silakka wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Silakka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nelson scoring with punches from side control.
Nelson working away.
Silakka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nelson.
Silakka is trying to improve his position.
Nelson cracks Silakka with a big elbow.
Nelson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nelson working the ground and pound.
Nelson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Silakka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silakka manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silakka gets back to full guard.
Silakka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard.
Nelson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nelson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silakka!
Nelson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Silakka scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Nelson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Nelson stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Nelson!
A very excited looking Gunnar Nelson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi comes into the arena with 暗殺者 blaring out of the sound system. 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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World class boxer
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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
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichiro Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Turd Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takahashi lands a head kick!
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Takahashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takahashi tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takahashi to the ground. Takahashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Takahashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anderson trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takahashi is on top in guard.
Takahashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takahashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson is trying to keep Takahashi in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice uppercut there from Takahashi.
Takahashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takahashi gets caught napping as Anderson dives in and scores a takedown. Takahashi manages to retain 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!
Takahashi controlling the position.
Anderson trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Takahashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Takahashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takahashi's guard.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takahashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson passes into half guard.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Takahashi tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takahashi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takahashi gets back to full guard.
Takahashi is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Takahashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takahashi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichiro Takahashi dominated that round.
That's time! Takahashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Takahashi closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takahashi smiles and moves away.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Takahashi!
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson working away.
Takahashi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.
Takahashi is concentrating on defense, preventing Anderson from advancing position.
Takahashi manages to get to full guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is keeping the position.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anderson trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Takahashi trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson pushes down on Takahashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Takahashi manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Takahashi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Takahashi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Anderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Anderson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Takahashi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Anderson's face.
Takahashi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
Takahashi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Takahashi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Takahashi throws some wild stikes that Anderson manages to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a heavy elbow.
Takahashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichiro Takahashi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Anderson thuds a left hand into Takahashi's body.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Ichiro Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Takahashi slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takahashi trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takahashi has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position.
Takahashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson is looking to pass into half guard but Takahashi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takahashi is in guard.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takahashi holds on and takes a little breather.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takahashi trying to control the position.
Anderson is fighting to break Takahashi's control of his arms but Takahashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Takahashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takahashi is trying to keep Anderson in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Ichiro Takahashi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Takahashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anderson punishes Takahashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Takahashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ichiro Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turd Anderson.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Takahashi counters by moving into the clinch.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takahashi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with an elbow over the top.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson avoiding damage as Takahashi throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson takes an elbow to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Takahashi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Turd Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takahashi tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichiro Takahashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takahashi 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichiro Takahashi!
A victorious Ichiro Takahashi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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