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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ole NKone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Revengedanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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153 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole NKone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calvin Revengedanger!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revengedanger misses with a hook.
Revengedanger lands a nice leg kick that just misses NKone's sensitive parts.
Revengedanger tries to clinch but NKone moves away
and NKone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Revengedanger is looking for a sweep. NKone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
NKone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Revengedanger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Revengedanger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but NKone scores with a couple of nice shots.
NKone lands strikes from half guard.
NKone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NKone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NKone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
NKone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
NKone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
NKone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
NKone working over Revengedanger with some ground and pound. Revengedanger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
NKone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Revengedanger taking some punishment here, with NKone in his half guard.
NKone controlling the pace.
Revengedanger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with NKone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Revengedanger for as long as he can get away with.
NKone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Revengedanger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from NKone.
Revengedanger trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but NKone manages to pass to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
NKone controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone working the ground and pound effectively.
Revengedanger is trying desperately to improve position.
NKone controlling the position easily from mount.
NKone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revengedanger is bucking up trying to escape but NKone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
NKone with the ground and pound from mount.
NKone avoids the attempt from Revengedanger to control.
NKone content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Revengedanger is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole NKone dominated that round.
That's time! NKone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Revengedanger misses the jab.
Revengedanger cracks the inside of NKone's front leg.
NKone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if NKone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
NKone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
NKone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
NKone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Revengedanger taking some punishment here, with NKone in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone thows a huge punch but Revengedanger dodges it nicely.
NKone prevents Revengedanger from improving his position.
NKone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
NKone working the head and body with strikes.
NKone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
NKone is controlling the pace.
Revengedanger tries to roll over but NKone keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone works his foot free and advances to mount.
NKone scoring with strikes but Revengedanger is staying in there.
NKone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Revengedanger working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NKone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Revengedanger hang on?
NKone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Revengedanger hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone breaks from Revengedanger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
NKone landing punches.
NKone unloading with bombs!
NKone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Revengedanger hang on?
NKone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
NKone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NKone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
NKone landing strikes from the mount.
NKone landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Revengedanger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revengedanger taking shots to the head.
Revengedanger can't escape the position.
The referee warns Revengedanger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
NKone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
NKone in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
NKone with good strikes from the mount here!
NKone landing punches.
NKone lands a couple of good shots and Revengedanger has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
NKone is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Revengedanger up.
NKone punches Revengedanger on the ear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole NKone dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Revengedanger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from NKone.
NKone throws an overhand right that lands on Revengedanger's shoulder, as Revengedanger tries to avoid the shot.
NKone looks to land a right hand but Revengedanger moved out of range.
NKone looks to score with a jab to the body but Revengedanger is just out of range.
Revengedanger thumps NKone with a low kick.
Revengedanger tries to clinch up.
NKone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Revengedanger closes the distance but NKone moves to the side
and NKone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
NKone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
NKone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NKone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Revengedanger trying to control but NKone postures up.
NKone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from NKone.
Ground and pound from NKone.
NKone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
NKone trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone working over Revengedanger with some ground and pound. Revengedanger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
NKone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
NKone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Revengedanger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NKone lands strikes from half guard.
NKone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
NKone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Calvin Revengedanger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NKone works his way into full mount!
NKone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revengedanger is in a horrible position here. NKone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
NKone landing strikes from the mount and Revengedanger is in trouble!
The referee warns Revengedanger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Revengedanger is bucking up trying to escape but NKone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
NKone controlling from the full mount.
NKone looking to finish Revengedanger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Revengedanger!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NKone unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
NKone content just to control the position here.
NKone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Revengedanger?
Ole NKone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NKone working the ground and pound effectively.
NKone scoring with strikes but Revengedanger is staying in there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
NKone with shots to the head and body - Revengedanger looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ole NKone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for NKone, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole NKone!
Ole NKone tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Paakkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Oasis - The Hindu Times. 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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167 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Paakkari!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paakkari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams throws a series of punches but Paakkari avoids them all with ease.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Paakkari.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Paakkari's shoulder, as Paakkari tries to avoid the shot.
Paakkari throws a shot to the body.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Paakkari's shoulder, as Paakkari tries to avoid the shot.
Paakkari has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Paakkari misses with a body shot.
Paakkari lunges at Williams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williams's hand.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Paakkari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Paakkari slips the punch.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Paakkari lands.
Williams slips a straight right by Paakkari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a hook.
Paakkari scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paakkari. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paakkari goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paakkari has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Paakkari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Paakkari trying to land knees to the body.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Paakkari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Paakkari has him pressed against the cage.
Paakkari content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Paakkari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paakkari misses with a body punch.
Paakkari blocks a body shot from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Paakkari.
Paakkari content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Paakkari misses with a body punch.
Williams looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Paakkari fails to land.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Paakkari.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Paakkari.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams tries to stall but Paakkari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paakkari is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Paakkari leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Williams wants to sweep here but Paakkari controlling him for the moment.
Paakkari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Paakkari has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paakkari manages to get himself to full guard.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Paakkari trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari has an active guard here but Williams has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paakkari gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paakkari keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Paakkari dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams checks a low kick from Paakkari.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Paakkari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paakkari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paakkari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams throws the left hand but Paakkari avoids the punch easily.
Paakkari takes one on the button.
Paakkari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paakkari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams cracks Paakkari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ville Paakkari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Paakkari.
Williams lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakkari thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams avoids the head kick by Paakkari.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paakkari.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Paakkari slips a straight right by Williams.
Paakkari throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Paakkari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams blocks a head kick by Paakkari.
Williams throws a head kick but Paakkari moves out of range.
Paakkari throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Paakkari looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Paakkari moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Paakkari looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams closes the distance and pushes Paakkari back into the cage.
Williams tries to stall but Paakkari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paakkari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams is trying to stall.
Paakkari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Paakkari controls his hands.
Paakkari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paakkari avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
Paakkari tries to land a knee to the head but Williams blocks with his arms.
Paakkari swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paakkari just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
Williams is trying to stall.
Paakkari working Williams over with knees to the body.
Williams tries to stall but Paakkari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Paakkari is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Paakkari lands a body shot.
Come on Paakkari - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Paakkari tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Paakkari back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari slows down the pace here.
Williams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
Paakkari misses with a body punch.
Paakkari working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Paakkari is controlling the position.
Williams avoiding damage.
Paakkari misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paakkari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paakkari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ville Paakkari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Paakkari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Paakkari with a hook.
Paakkari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ville Paakkari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Paakkari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paakkari throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Paakkari connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Paakkari missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paakkari wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Paakkari.
Paakkari thumps Williams with a low kick.
Paakkari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paakkari throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakkari defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Paakkari checks a low kick from Williams.
Paakkari throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Paakkari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paakkari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams avoiding damage as Paakkari throws knees to the body.
Ville Paakkari seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams is looking to control Paakkari's arms but Paakkari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Williams has his back to the cage.
Paakkari lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakkari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paakkari obliges.
Williams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Paakkari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Paakkari scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paakkari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paakkari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paakkari lands a nice uppercut.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paakkari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paakkari checks a low kick from Williams.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paakkari.
Paakkari is looking to chop away at Williams's legs.
Paakkari scores with a nice head shot.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Paakkari throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paakkari.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Paakkari counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paakkari tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paakkari misses with a hook.
Paakkari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Paakkari coming out on top.
Some bone on bone action there as Williams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Williams lands a jab to Paakkari's midsection.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ben Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Paakkari moved out of range.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Paakkari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Williams is able to avoid easily.
Paakkari misses with a few strikes there.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paakkari sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ville Paakkari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paakkari misses with an uppercut.
Paakkari scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Paakkari misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paakkari avoids a kick to the body.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Paakkari's shoulder, as Paakkari tries to avoid the shot.
Paakkari is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Paakkari misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ville Paakkari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paakkari winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ville Paakkari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Coco Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Kurikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Coco Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riku Kurikka!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurikka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riku Kurikka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb slips under a jab from Kurikka.
Kurikka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cobb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cobb tries to land a front kick but Kurikka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kurikka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurikka throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurikka throws out the jab.
Kurikka keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Kurikka is avoiding it.
Cobb tries to land a front kick but Kurikka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kurikka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Kurikka scores with a jab.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurikka throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Cobb thows a body kick. Kurikka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kurikka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurikka.
We've been hearing reports that Cobb has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurikka missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurikka loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurikka.
Nice defenses there by Cobb.
Cobb lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cobb lands a high kick!
Riku Kurikka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurikka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cobb defending well as Kurikka loads up on a big left hand.
Kurikka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurikka stuffs the takedown.
Kurikka throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease.
Kurikka misses with a looping left.
Kurikka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kurikka keeping moving, preventing Cobb from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurikka wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurikka is still trying to improve position.
Kurikka working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice shot lands for Kurikka.
Kurikka misses with a looping left.
Kurikka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobb can pounce on him.
A jab from Kurikka misses.
Kurikka connects with a nice looking jab.
Cobb wants to clinch.
Cobb throws the kick towards the body but Kurikka avoids it.
Cobb darts in and clinches Kurikka up against the cage.
Cobb has Kurikka pressed against the cage, preventing Kurikka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb connects with a knee to the head.
Cobb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kurikka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kurikka is trying to stall.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Kurikka is blocking nicely.
Cobb just leaning against Kurikka, taking a breather.
Kurikka tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position.
Cobb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
Kurikka takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cobb will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kurikka up against the cage.
Cobb scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurikka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cobb unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kurikka is trying to force a seperation but Cobb has the dominant position.
Kurikka has had enough of the clinch but Cobb keeps him there for the moment.
Cobb putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kurikka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kurikka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cobb seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kurikka can turn it around.
Kurikka avoiding damage as Cobb throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cobb.
Kurikka stalling in the clinch but Cobb improves position.
Kurikka breaks from the clinch.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Kurikka.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cobb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb tries to clinch up but Kurikka circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coco Cobb dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cobb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kurikka's calf.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurikka.
Cobb darts in looking for a takedown but Kurikka gets double underhooks and turns Cobb into the cage.
Kurikka wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobb won't allow it.
Kurikka taking a breather.
Kurikka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Kurikka wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobb won't allow it.
Cobb working Kurikka over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kurikka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurikka can't break the clinch.
Cobb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kurikka manages to break the clinch.
Kurikka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobb can pounce on him.
Kurikka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cobb.
A jab from Kurikka misses.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurikka.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Cobb throws out a leg kick but Kurikka moves out of range and Cobb only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kurikka digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.
Kurikka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb tries to clinch up.
Cobb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kurikka. That did some damage!
Cobb is looking to clinch.
Cobb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kurikka's sensitive parts.
Kurikka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurikka throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Jab, jab by Kurikka - just one landing.
Kurikka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurikka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cobb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kurikka pinned against the cage. Kurikka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coco Cobb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurikka dips to his left and cracks Cobb with an uppercut!
Cobb moves into range and clinches up with Kurikka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurikka wants to break free but Cobb has control.
Kurikka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kurikka has Cobb pushed against the cage.
Kurikka is trying to maintain a safe position but Cobb gets an underhook and turns Kurikka into the cage.
Kurikka wants to break free but Cobb has control.
Kurikka tries to break free but Cobb pushes him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurikka tries to break free but Cobb pushes him back against the cage.
Cobb has Kurikka pressed against the cage, preventing Kurikka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kurikka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cobb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cobb utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cobb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kurikka's face.
A frustrated look appears on Kurikka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurikka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurikka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurikka throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Kurikka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A right-left combo lands from Kurikka.
Cobb with a nice cross.
Kurikka throws a series of punches but Cobb avoids them all with ease.
Cobb slips under a jab from Kurikka.
Cobb throws a body punch but Kurikka moves out of range.
Kurikka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cobb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kurikka has had enough of the clinch but Cobb keeps him there for the moment.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobb has Kurikka pressed against the cage, preventing Kurikka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kurikka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Kurikka is trying to break free.
Cobb lands a good knee to the midsection. Kurikka won't want to take too many of those.
Cobb connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurikka wants to break free but Cobb has control.
Kurikka managing to block the knees to the body from Cobb.
Kurikka is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks.
Cobb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kurikka's efforts to push away.
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!
Kurikka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kurikka as Cobb tries to tie him up.
Kurikka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coco Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kurikka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cobb's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kurikka tries to break free but Cobb pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurikka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kurikka is trying to push Cobb away but Cobb has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kurikka trying to stall but Cobb improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Riku Kurikka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cobb is looking to clinch but Kurikka is avoiding it.
Kurikka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cobb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kurikka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurikka with a jab.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurikka.
Cobb closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kurikka tries to bench press Cobb off him but Cobb keeps the position.
Cobb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kurikka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cobb working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cobb wants to control but Kurikka is keeping him busy.
Cobb looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurikka wants to control but Cobb postures up.
Cobb is working to tighten his grip on Kurikka's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kurikka has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cobb is really squeezing tight and eventually Kurikka passes out! Cobb breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Coco Cobb!
A relieved looking Coco Cobb thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison comes into the arena with Ocean Colour Scene - Hundred Mile High City 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr John Zoidberg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Zoidberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've been informed that Zoidberg 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrison. Zoidberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoidberg misses with an uppercut.
Zoidberg slips a jab from Harrison.
Zoidberg throws an off balance right hand
and Harrison counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zoidberg lands a right hook to the body.
Zoidberg lands a head shot.
Zoidberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrison.
Zoidberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrison is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Harrison as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoidberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg misses with a hook.
Zoidberg throws a hook to the side of Harrison's head but Harrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harrison misses with an uppercut.
Zoidberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zoidberg throws a body punch but Harrison moves out of range.
Harrison moves out of range of the body kick.
Harrison connects with the punch.
Zoidberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Zoidberg throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zoidberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harrison.
Zoidberg ducks under a wild hook from Harrison.
Zoidberg thows a body shot but no joy.
Zoidberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoidberg staying out of range there.
Zoidberg cracks Harrison with a good jab.
We've been told by Harrison's head coaches at Pacific MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zoidberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Zoidberg finds it's target.
Zoidberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harrison swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg takes one to the side of the head.
Harrison blocks a low kick nicely.
Zoidberg misses with a looping right.
Harrison thows a body kick. Zoidberg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Zoidberg blocks the leg kick.
Harrison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zoidberg gets the takedown into side control.
Zoidberg misses with the ground and pound.
Harrison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrison is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zoidberg connects with a decent elbow.
Harrison dodges the ground and pound from Zoidberg.
Harrison avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zoidberg.
Zoidberg working the ground and pound but Harrison is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The strikes coming from Zoidberg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Zoidberg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr John Zoidberg 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.
Harrison punishes Zoidberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Harrison looks to throw the jab but Zoidberg is out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zoidberg.
Harrison dodges the ground and pound from Zoidberg.
The referee asks Zoidberg politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zoidberg prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zoidberg trying to control the action but Harrison is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg misses with the ground and pound.
Harrison takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zoidberg lands a nice forearm strike.
Zoidberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zoidberg trying to control the position but Harrison is working away.
Zoidberg landing strikes.
Harrison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harrison tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Zoidberg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zoidberg throws a strike aimed at the side of Harrison's head but Harrison avoids it well.
Zoidberg in side control, throwing shots but Harrison defends.
Harrison managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zoidberg.
The ground and pound from Zoidberg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Harrison is not content to let Zoidberg control the position.
Zoidberg in side control, throwing shots but Harrison defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg wants to control but Harrison is keeping him busy.
Zoidberg throws a strike aimed at the side of Harrison's head but Harrison avoids it well.
Zoidberg is looking to take a break and control but Harrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dr John Zoidberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zoidberg lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zoidberg working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Zoidberg crashes against the mat.
Zoidberg trying to control the action but Harrison is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoidberg scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Harrison to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr John Zoidberg 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Harrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoidberg.
Harrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg throws an overhand right that lands on Harrison's shoulder, as Harrison tries to avoid the shot.
Zoidberg moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Harrison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zoidberg doesn't seem phased though.
Dr John Zoidberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zoidberg misses with a body shot
and Harrison counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Zoidberg finds it's way through Harrison's defenses.
Zoidberg scores with a jab to the body.
Harrison throws a chopping leg kick but Zoidberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Harrison slams his shin into Zoidberg's torso.
Zoidberg scores with a nice right hand.
That kick from Harrison tenderised Zoidberg's leg. Zoidberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harrison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zoidberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zoidberg throws out a powerful jab.
Harrison misses with a series of wild punches.
Zoidberg throws out a loose jab but Harrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg throws a lazy right hand but Harrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zoidberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harrison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zoidberg somewhat.
A telegraphed right hand from Zoidberg misses the target.
Zoidberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harrison to the mat! Harrison manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoidberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zoidberg throws a strike but Harrison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg seems keen to control Harrison's posture.
Zoidberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simon Harrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zoidberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrison is one step ahead there.
Dr John Zoidberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zoidberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zoidberg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harrison!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dr John Zoidberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zoidberg 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dr John Zoidberg!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dr John Zoidberg thanked KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Ulriksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Ulriksen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulriksen moves away from the strike by Dzhumagaliev.
Ulriksen throws out a powerful jab.
Ulriksen slips a straight right by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dzhumagaliev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ulriksen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ulriksen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev throws a sloppy body shot
and Ulriksen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dzhumagaliev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ulriksen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dzhumagaliev takes a swing at Ulriksen's ribcage but misses.
Ulriksen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dzhumagaliev but Dzhumagaliev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ulriksen moves in looking to clinch but Dzhumagaliev pushes him off.
Ulriksen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzhumagaliev is staying active underneath Ulriksen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ulriksen wants to pass to mount but Dzhumagaliev is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ulriksen in particular looking to stall.
Dzhumagaliev is staying active underneath Ulriksen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dzhumagaliev has hold of Ulriksen's hands but Ulriksen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ulriksen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dzhumagaliev's coaches at Zero Tolerance have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ulriksen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ulriksen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dzhumagaliev to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Dzhumagaliev has his hands on Ulriksen's head, controlling the position.
Ulriksen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzhumagaliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulriksen looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ulriksen pushing down on Dzhumagaliev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ulriksen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to control Ulriksen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dzhumagaliev avoid being mounted?
Ulriksen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ulriksen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzhumagaliev looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dzhumagaliev!
Dzhumagaliev is desperately trying to improve his position but Ulriksen has a good base and remains in mount.
Dzhumagaliev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ulriksen wants to control the pace but Dzhumagaliev is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ulriksen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ulriksen looking to control but Dzhumagaliev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulriksen landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzhumagaliev tries to hold on but Ulriksen pushes him away.
Dzhumagaliev gets back to half guard.
Dzhumagaliev looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen wants to work for an arm triangle but Dzhumagaliev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dzhumagaliev wants to improve his position but Ulriksen is controlling well.
Ulriksen is trying to control. Dzhumagaliev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ulriksen prevents Dzhumagaliev from improving his position.
Ulriksen throwing shots but Dzhumagaliev is blocking nicely.
Ulriksen wants to control but Dzhumagaliev is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ulriksen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dzhumagaliev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dzhumagaliev won't allow Ulriksen to pass to mount.
Ulriksen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Ulriksen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dzhumagaliev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dzhumagaliev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ulriksen manages to avoid it.
Ulriksen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dzhumagaliev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ulriksen.
Ulriksen looks for a takedown but Dzhumagaliev sprawls well.
Dzhumagaliev swings for the body but Ulriksen moves out of range.
Dzhumagaliev throws an overhand right that lands on Ulriksen's shoulder, as Ulriksen tries to avoid the shot.
Ulriksen ducks under a wild hook from Dzhumagaliev.
Ulriksen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Ulriksen.
Dzhumagaliev thows a body shot but no joy.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulriksen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dzhumagaliev moves out of range as Ulriksen throws a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ulriksen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dzhumagaliev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ulriksen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulriksen ducks under a wild hook from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ulriksen misses with a hook. Dzhumagaliev ducked under it nicely.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Dzhumagaliev misses.
Ulriksen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dzhumagaliev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ulriksen closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Dzhumagaliev counter with a right hand.
Ulriksen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dzhumagaliev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ulriksen.
Ulriksen misses with a takedown attempt - Dzhumagaliev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ulriksen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulriksen misses with a takedown attempt - Dzhumagaliev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ulriksen is rocked!
Ulriksen drops his hands momentarily. Dzhumagaliev doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Ulriksen staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Ulriksen doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vesa Sykk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arild Einemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sykk's entrance music is Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name . A fine choice. Einemo has chosen Arkasia - Into Nowhere (Feat CoMa) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vesa Sykk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Arild Einemo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einemo just misses with a punch to the body.
Einemo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sykk's sensitive parts.
Sykk moves out of range as Einemo throws a body kick.
Sykk throws a looping overhand right but Einemo ducks down to avoid it.
Einemo stuns Sykk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vesa Sykk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Einemo moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Einemo delivers a nice body kick.
Einemo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sykk looks to land a combination but Einemo avoids it well.
Einemo misses with a series of wild punches.
Einemo throws a shot from downtown. Sykk moves away and avoids it.
Sykk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Einemo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sykk.
Einemo thows a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Einemo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykk misses with a double jab.
Sykk takes a swing at Einemo's ribcage but misses.
Einemo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sykk lands a nice shot to the body.
Einemo just misses with a punch to the body.
Einemo misses with a leg kick
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab.
Einemo moves out of range of the body kick.
Sykk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sykk moves out of range of the body kick from Einemo.
Sykk tries to land a front kick but Einemo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Einemo misses with a few strikes there.
Einemo throws a leg kick
and Sykk counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Einemo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sykk cracks a nice hook into Einemo's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Sykk.
A jab lands there for Sykk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einemo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Einemo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sykk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sykk throws a low kick, looking for Einemo's leg but Einemo calmly moves out of range.
Einemo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sykk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Einemo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sykk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sykk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sykk. That's going to slow Einemo down.
Einemo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Einemo cracks Sykk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sykk tries to bum rush Einemo with a series of wild strikes but Einemo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Einemo misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einemo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Einemo moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Einemo scores with a jab to the head.
Einemo moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Einemo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sykk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Einemo throws a leg kick which misses Sykk's front leg but catches the back leg as Sykk tries to avoid it.
Einemo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sykk clobbers Einemo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Einemo jabs Sykk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Einemo checks a leg kick.
Sykk misses with an uppercut. Einemo saw that one coming.
No joy there for Einemo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einemo lands with a hook. Sykk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Sykk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Einemo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Einemo lands a head shot.
Einemo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sykk scores with a nice body kick.
Einemo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Einemo defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Einemo, as that shot connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Einemo misses the shot to the body.
Sykk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Einemo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Einemo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vesa Sykk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sykk scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Sykk misses
and Einemo counters with a nice body kick.
Sykk lands a nice looking body shot.
Einemo lands a leg kick that knocks Sykk off balance momentarily.
Einemo avoids the head kick by Sykk.
A head kick by Einemo misses
and Sykk counters with a thumping low kick.
Einemo keeps Sykk at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sykk. That's going to slow Einemo down.
Sykk blocks the body kick.
Einemo slips a straight right by Sykk.
Sykk looks for the body kick but Einemo saw that one coming.
Sykk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Einemo lands with a hook. Sykk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sykk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Sykk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Einemo avoids the body shot from Sykk.
Einemo avoids the head kick by Sykk.
Einemo connects with a looping right hand.
Sykk cracks Einemo with an open hand slap.
Vesa Sykk is winning the standup battle so far.
Einemo throws a push kick but Sykk slaps the foot to one side.
Einemo 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.
Einemo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sykk misses the jab.
Sykk throws a hook but Einemo avoids it easily.
A big left from Sykk misses.
Sykk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Einemo manages to avoid it.
Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Einemo.
Sykk misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einemo throws a low kick but Sykk avoids it.
A combination from Sykk does no damage.
Sykk wants to land a leg kick but Einemo is out of range.
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Einemo lands a nice hook to Sykk's body. Sykk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Einemo misses with an uppercut. Sykk saw that one coming.
Einemo throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Einemo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sykk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sykk looks for the body kick but Einemo saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sykk.
Einemo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sykk backs up against the cage.
Sykk throws a leg kick but Einemo moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykk takes a swing at Einemo's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Sykk.
Einemo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sykk throws a lazy uppercut
and Einemo counters with a low kick, right behind Sykk 's knee.
Einemo misses with a low kick.
Sykk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Sykk tenderised Einemo's leg. Einemo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Einemo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk takes a swing at Einemo's ribcage but misses.
Sykk tried to score with a low kick but Einemo checks it.
Sykk lands a nice shot to the body.
Sykk throws a lazy right hand but Einemo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Einemo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sykk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sykk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einemo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sykk misses with a hook to the body
letting Einemo counter with a right hand.
Einemo blocks a jab.
Einemo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Einemo lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Einemo.
Sykk checks a low kick from Einemo.
Einemo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sykk misses with a lunging right hand
and Einemo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Einemo is looking to score with low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sykk looks to throw the jab but Einemo is out of range.
Sykk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Einemo is out of range and Sykk settles back down.
Sykk looks to land a combination but Einemo avoids it well.
Sykk throws a series of punches but Einemo avoids them all with ease.
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 Vesa Sykk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Einemo blocks a head kick by Sykk.
Good work by Einemo as he checks the leg kick.
Einemo is looking to slow Sykk down with leg kicks.
Sykk avoids the head kick by Einemo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sykk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sykk tries to score with a low kick but Einemo moves his leg out of the way.
Einemo scores with a head kick. Sykk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Einemo looks for the body kick but Sykk saw that one coming.
Sykk connects with a nice looking jab.
Sykk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sykk throws the left hand but Einemo avoids the punch easily.
Sykk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sykk scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einemo throws a front kick aimed at Sykk's knee but Sykk avoids it well.
Sykk throws a push kick but Einemo slaps the foot to one side.
Sykk misses with a body kick.
Sykk moves out of range of the leg kick from Einemo.
Sykk misses with a body kick.
Einemo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sykk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sykk slips a jab and a cross from Einemo.
Einemo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sykk checks it well.
Einemo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Einemo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Sykk finds it's way through Einemo's defenses.
Einemo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykk throws a lazy right hand but Einemo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykk scores with a head kick. Einemo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sykk throws a head kick but Einemo moves out of range.
Sykk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Einemo finds it's way round the side to connect with Sykk's head.
A punch combination from Sykk misses.
Sykk slips a straight right by Einemo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Einemo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sykk.
Sykk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Einemo avoids a kick to the body.
Einemo lands with a nice body kick.
Sykk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Einemo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sykk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Einemo. That did some damage!
Sykk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einemo tries a low kick but Sykk avoids it.
Sykk misses with a hook
and Einemo counters with a solid body kick.
Sykk misses with a straight left.
Einemo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Einemo scores with a sloppy right hand. Sykk should have avoided that one.
Sykk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sykk throws a jab when Einemo was well out of range.
Einemo avoids a kick to the body.
Einemo misses with a body kick.
Donk. Sykk catches Einemo right on the button with a cross.
Einemo walks into a left hand.
A cross from Einemo lands.
Einemo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einemo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sykk. Sykk obviously looking to wear him down.
Sykk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Sykk misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Einemo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sykk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Einemo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Einemo throws a right hand that Sykk ducks under and follows up with a left that Sykk also avoids with ease.
Einemo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sykk on the side of the head.
Sykk thows a leg kick but Einemo checks it
and Einemo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Einemo lunges at Sykk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sykk's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Einemo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Einemo thows a body shot but no joy.
Sykk throws a nice looking combination but Einemo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vesa Sykk did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Einemo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Einemo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sykk throws a nice looking combination but Einemo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Einemo lands with a nice body punch.
Einemo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sykk.
Sykk misses with a wild body shot.
Einemo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sykk lands with an overhand left.
Einemo throws a combination that misses
and Sykk counters with a big head kick but Einemo shrugs it off.
Sykk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Einemo.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses.
Einemo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Einemo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Einemo.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sykk. Einemo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sykk throws a lazy right hand but Einemo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykk defending well as Einemo loads up on a big left hand.
Sykk blocks a jab.
Sykk moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Einemo checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Einemo blocks the low kick.
Sykk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Einemo pushes Sykk away with a front kick.
Einemo tests Sykk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sykk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykk misses with a low kick as Einemo jumps back.
Sykk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sykk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Einemo misses with a head kick.
Sykk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Einemo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sykk. Sykk obviously looking to wear him down.
Sykk throws a hook but Einemo avoids it easily.
Einemo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Einemo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Sykk misses the shot to the body.
Sykk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Einemo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Einemo's head but Einemo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Einemo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Einemo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sykk misses with a body kick.
Sykk throws a looping overhand right but Einemo ducks down to avoid it.
Einemo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sykk scores with a spinning back kick!
Einemo looks for the body kick but Sykk saw that one coming.
Sykk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sykk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Einemo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Einemo moves out of range as Sykk strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einemo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Einemo cracks Sykk with an open hand slap.
Sykk misses with an uppercut.
Einemo lands with a right hand.
Einemo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Einemo misses with a hook. Sykk ducked under it nicely.
Sykk's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sykk!
Einemo throws a leg kick
and Sykk counters with a low kick, right behind Einemo 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk lands with a kick to the temple. Einemo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sykk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Einemo misses with a looping left.
Sykk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Einemo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vesa Sykk will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Einemo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No joy there for Sykk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sykk tries a head kick but it misses.
Einemo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sykk moves out of range as Einemo throws a body kick.
Einemo throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Einemo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykk throws out the jab.
A left and a right from Einemo both land. Nice combination.
Einemo misses with a leg kick.
Sykk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sykk defending well as Einemo loads up on a big left hand.
Einemo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sykk.
Sykk slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykk with a jab.
A combination from Sykk does no damage.
A head kick misses from Einemo.
Einemo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykk scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sykk tries a head kick but it misses.
Einemo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Einemo is able to avoid easily.
Sykk throws the left hand but Einemo avoids the punch easily.
Einemo throws a low kick but Sykk moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sykk.
Einemo checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einemo scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sykk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Einemo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Einemo wants to land a leg kick but Sykk is out of range.
Einemo throws a body kick that misses.
Einemo thows a body shot but no joy.
Sykk blocks a head kick by Einemo.
Sykk digs a good body shot into Einemo's ribs.
Einemo throws the kick towards the body but Sykk avoids it.
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Sykk lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Einemo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykk looks to land a body kick but Einemo moved away.
Sykk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Einemo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sykk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Einemo is looking to chop away at Sykk's legs.
Sykk is looking to chop away at Einemo's legs.
Sykk just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
Sykk's corner calls for a 1-2. Sykk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sykk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Einemo.
Arild Einemo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Einemo throws a leg kick but Sykk checks it.
Einemo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einemo misses with a body shot.
A big right from Sykk misses.
Sykk lands the left hand.
Einemo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sykk throws a hook but Einemo avoids it easily.
Sykk slips under a jab from Einemo.
Einemo throws a sloppy head kick
and Sykk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sykk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Einemo lands a high kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Einemo tries to move into range but Sykk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sykk scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sykk.
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 Vesa Sykk.
Well Sykk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vesa Sykk!
Vesa Sykk is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Vesa Sykk 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 Omar Cluzet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Dela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cluzet comes to the cage accompanied by Fracture Design - Emotions (Mage Remix) . Omar Cluzet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Cluzet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Dela!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Cluzet misses
and Dela counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dela.
Dela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cluzet keeping moving, preventing Dela from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dela accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cluzet wants to sweep here but Dela controlling him for the moment.
Dela with a nice head shot there.
Cluzet keeping moving, preventing Dela from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cluzet holds on and takes a little breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cluzet looking to control.
Dela trying to control the position from guard on top but Cluzet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cluzet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cluzet at a distance.
Dela misses with a head kick.
Dela throws a body punch but Cluzet moves out of range.
Nelson Dela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dela takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dela misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson Dela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cluzet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dela just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Dela catches Cluzet right on the button with a cross.
Dela fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cluzet is out of range.
Dela tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Cluzet.
Cluzet scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet misses with a leg kick.
Cluzet tries to bum rush Dela with a series of wild strikes but Dela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Cluzet misses.
Dela misses with a head kick.
Dela thumps Cluzet with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cluzet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dela.
Dela gets caught flat footed, as Cluzet shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cluzet has gone for a leg lock! Dela slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cluzet's guard.
Dela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cluzet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela trying to control the position from guard on top but Cluzet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela preventing the sweep.
Dela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dela wants to control from the top but Cluzet keeps moving.
Dela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cluzet is trying to control the position but Dela postures up.
Dela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cluzet is keeping the position for now.
Dela is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dela trying to control but Cluzet is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dela keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cluzet's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cluzet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cluzet keeping moving, preventing Dela from controlling successfully.
Dela trying to move into half guard but instead Cluzet has managed to sweep!
Cluzet trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cluzet won't allow Dela to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cluzet trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cluzet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Dela dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cluzet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dela swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheers as Dela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cluzet doesn't seem phased though.
Cluzet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dela moves away.
No luck for Cluzet with that takedown attempt.
Dela throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cluzet.
Dela looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cluzet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Cluzet coming out on top.
A head kick by Dela misses
and Cluzet moves into the clinch.
Cluzet presses Dela against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluzet has Dela pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dela.
Dela scores with a shot to the side of Cluzet's head.
Cluzet is trying to stall.
Cluzet scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cluzet.
Dela gets underhooks to prevent Cluzet's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Cluzet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cluzet displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dela up against the cage.
Cluzet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet lands a left hand.
Dela lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dela tries to throw a body punch but Cluzet avoids it by throwing Dela back against the cage.
Cluzet throws a punch but it's blocked by Dela.
Cluzet misses with a body punch.
Cluzet blocks an uppercut.
Dela is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cluzet is defending well for now.
Dela is pressed up against the cage. Cluzet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dela down to the mat. Dela avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cluzet lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dela throws the kick towards the body but Cluzet avoids it.
Dela sizes up Cluzet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cluzet avoids the body shot from Dela.
A solid body kick from Dela.
A slow jab from Dela misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dela misses with a body shot.
Dela misses with a jab to the body
letting Cluzet counter with a right hand.
Dela is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab, jab by Cluzet - just one landing.
Dela misses with a looping right.
Dela misses the body punch
and Cluzet counters by moving into the clinch.
Cluzet tries for a takedown but Dela manages to get underhooks.
Cluzet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cluzet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cluzet pushes Dela back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela working aggressively here.
Cluzet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cluzet tries to throw a body punch but Dela avoids it by throwing Cluzet back against the cage.
Cluzet tries to throw a body punch but Dela avoids it by throwing Cluzet back against the cage.
Dela blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cluzet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Cluzet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluzet.
Cluzet tries to work over Dela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dela working aggressively here.
Cluzet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dela or not.
Dela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dela misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cluzet.
Cluzet just leaning against Dela, taking a breather.
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 Omar Cluzet will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cluzet closes the distance and clinches up with Dela, looking for a takedown. Cluzet pushes Dela against the cage but Dela circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dela on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cluzet throws the left hand but Dela avoids the punch easily.
Cluzet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cluzet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Cluzet.
Nelson Dela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dela misses with a few strikes there.
Cluzet throws a body punch but Dela moves out of range.
Dela shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dela tries to close the distance and clinch but Cluzet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dela has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cluzet misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluzet tries to work over Dela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Cluzet.
Dela throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluzet.
Dela misses with some punches.
Cluzet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Cluzet - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dela is trying to force a seperation but Cluzet has the dominant position.
Dela misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dela.
Cluzet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dela is defending well.
A left hand lands to the body for Dela.
Cluzet blocks a body shot from Dela.
Dela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela blocks a body shot from Cluzet.
Dela has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cluzet seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dela can turn it around.
Dela prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Cluzet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cluzet blocking some punches.
Cluzet can't find room to land a body shot as Dela controls the action.
Cluzet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dela throws a head punch that misses.
Cluzet blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dela creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Cluzet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cluzet stalling.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dela just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cluzet's brow.
Cluzet blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Dela.
Cluzet blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela lands a hook that snaps the head of Cluzet backwards.
Dela throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cluzets head.
Dela looking to throw knees to the head but Cluzet is blocking nicely.
Dela misses with a punch to the body.
Dela's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cluzet taking a breather.
Cluzet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dela misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluzet.
Dela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dela tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cluzet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dela's elbow.
Cluzet stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela pushes Cluzet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dela misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cluzet.
Dela misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cluzet.
Dela lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Cluzet.
Dela misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cluzet misses with a body punch.
Cluzet throws a punch but it's blocked by Dela.
Dela lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cluzet backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dela wants to break free but Cluzet has control.
Cluzet misses with some punches.
Dela swings wildly with an uppercut but Cluzet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cluzet misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Dela really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dela throws a sloppy head kick and Cluzet moves out of range easily.
Dela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cluzet was well out of range. Poor timing from Dela.
No joy there for Cluzet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dela ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cluzet loads up on a big right hand but Dela slips the punch.
Dela tries to close the distance and clinch but Cluzet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cluzet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dela misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Dela.
Cluzet misses with a few strikes there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dela.
Dela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela looks to land a body kick but Cluzet moved away.
A clash of legs there as Cluzet blocks the low kick.
Cluzet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Cluzet has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cluzet swings for the body but Dela moves out of range.
Dela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cluzet misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Dela finds it's target.
Dela stuns Cluzet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cluzet throws out a loose jab but Dela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dela looks to land a body kick but Cluzet moved away.
Dela is looking to clinch but Cluzet is avoiding it.
Dela lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cluzet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cluzet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cluzet misses the shot to the body.
Cluzet misses with an uppercut
and Dela counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dela throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cluzet to counter with a crisp jab.
Dela wants to slow Cluzet down by chopping away at his legs.
Dela fails to land with a series of punches.
Cluzet gets a double leg takedown into Dela's guard.
Cluzet tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela is retaining full guard.
Dela keeping moving, preventing Cluzet from controlling successfully.
Dela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dela preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cluzet wants to control from the top but Dela keeps moving.
Dela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dela closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dela looks for the body kick but Cluzet saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Cluzet. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Dela, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dela lands a nice shot to the body.
Dela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dela misses the body punch
and Cluzet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dela gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cluzet swings for the body but Dela moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dela looks to score with a jab to the body but Cluzet is just out of range.
Dela doesn't manage to clinch there - Cluzet circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Dela dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Cluzet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cluzet moves away from the strike by Dela.
Dela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dela just misses with a punch to the body.
Cluzet scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dela throws a body punch but Cluzet moves out of range.
Dela fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cluzet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dela scores with a jab. Cluzet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cluzet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dela connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cluzet scrambles back to his feet.
Cluzet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dela takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dela is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Dela misses.
Dela is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cluzet rather than just go for the knockout.
Dela looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch combination from Dela misses.
Dela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cluzet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cluzet avoids the head kick by Dela.
Cluzet swats away the attempt to clinch by Dela.
Cluzet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dela manages to avoid it.
Cluzet tries to close the distance and clinch but Dela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cluzet misses with a body shot.
Dela looks to land a left hand but Cluzet moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cluzet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cluzet manages to avoid it.
Cluzet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dela manages to avoid it.
A jab from Cluzet misses.
Dela moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cluzet throws a series of punches but Dela avoids them all with ease.
Cluzet scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Dela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dela connects with a leg kick. Cluzet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dela tries to clinch there but Cluzet circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dela. Cluzet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dela thumps Cluzet with a low kick.
Dela misses with a body shot.
Cluzet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cluzet blocks the body kick.
Dela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cluzet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dela misses with an uppercut. Cluzet saw that one coming.
Dela lands a jab.
Cluzet moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dela.
Dela scores with a hook to the body.
Dela escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dela throws a head kick that misses.
Omar Cluzet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dela tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cluzet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Cluzet - just one landing.
Cluzet checks a leg kick.
Dela dodges the punch combination from Cluzet.
Cluzet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cluzet closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cluzet lands in his opponent's guard.
Dela pulls Cluzet in close to his closed guard and prevents Cluzet from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Dela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dela 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Dela!
Nelson Dela is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Nelson Dela gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks for a fine fight brother.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeru Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rockefeller might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kreator - Violent Revolution. Masaru has chosen The Naked And Famous - Young Blood as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeru Masaru!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masaru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller misses with a double jab
and Masaru counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Masaru.
Masaru won't allow Rockefeller to sweep him here.
Masaru is pushing down on Rockefeller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rockefeller is fighting to maintain full guard but Masaru has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rockefeller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Masaru wants to work for an arm triangle but Rockefeller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Masaru is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Masaru wants to control from the top but Rockefeller keeps moving.
Rockefeller wants to control the position but Masaru says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Masaru wants to free his trapped foot but Rockefeller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaru keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockefeller is looking to improve his position.
Masaru seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rockefeller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller is defending against the submission attempts here by Masaru.
Rockefeller holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masaru is trying to control the action in half guard but Rockefeller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Masaru trying to pass the guard but Rockefeller defending well.
Masaru is still trying to improve position.
Rockefeller is pressing down on Masaru's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masaru trying to control but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
Masaru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockefeller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masaru not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rockefeller looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockefeller, not yet.
Masaru controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takeru Masaru has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Masaru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller looks to score with a jab to the body but Masaru is just out of range.
We've been told by Rockefeller's head coaches at RNC Sport Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masaru counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Masaru tries to pass to full mount but Rockefeller defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaru controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller tries to get to full guard but Masaru has control of the leg.
Masaru is working for a kimura but Rockefeller is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masaru wants to pass to mount but Rockefeller is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Masaru dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rockefeller tries to work over Masaru's front leg with a kick but Masaru checks it.
Rockefeller throws a low kick but Masaru moves out of range easily.
James Dean Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masaru tries to work over Rockefeller's front leg with a kick but Rockefeller checks it.
Masaru avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Masaru checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Masaru is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rockefeller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rockefeller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rockefeller misses with a body kick.
Rockefeller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masaru to score with a decent uppercut.
Masaru has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masaru there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rockefeller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masaru connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Masaru blocks a leg kick.
Rockefeller slaps away a takedown attempt from Masaru, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rockefeller lands with a nice body kick.
A jab from Rockefeller misses.
Rockefeller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Masaru tries to clinch but Rockefeller is having none of it.
Rockefeller swings for the body but Masaru moves out of range.
Rockefeller throws a chopping leg kick but Masaru manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rockefeller lands with a right hand.
Rockefeller digs a good hook to Masaru's body.
Masaru shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rockefeller defends it nicely.
James Dean Rockefeller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeru Masaru.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller tries to clinch up but Masaru circles away and keeps his distance.
Masaru closes the distance and clinches.
Rockefeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Rockefeller scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Rockefeller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masaru blocking some punches.
Masaru working hard to break the clinch.
Masaru blocks a body shot from Rockefeller.
Nice body punch from Rockefeller - that landed with a thud.
Rockefeller misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rockefeller.
Masaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masaru blocks a body shot from Rockefeller.
Masaru is trying to drag Rockefeller to the mat but Rockefeller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Rockefeller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masaru trying to stall but Rockefeller improves his position.
Rockefeller throws a punch but it's blocked by Masaru.
Masaru has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rockefeller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Masaru - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Masaru is trying to force a seperation but Rockefeller has the dominant position.
Masaru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockefeller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masarus head.
Masaru stalling the fight.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Masaru blocks it.
Good body shot from Rockefeller.
Masaru taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masaru lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masaru wants a takedown.
Masaru blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dean Rockefeller dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masaru.
Rockefeller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rockefeller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masaru counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Masaru.
Rockefeller looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockefeller, not yet.
Rockefeller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Masaru's guard.
Masaru is trying to control the position but Rockefeller postures up.
Masaru had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockefeller defends it easily.
Rockefeller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rockefeller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Masaru is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Masaru keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
Rockefeller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masaru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rockefeller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockefeller throwing strikes from guard but Masaru blocks nicely.
Masaru keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
Masaru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockefeller is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru pulls Rockefeller in to control the position.
Masaru 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.
Rockefeller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're going to have a standup here because James Dean Rockefeller wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rockefeller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masaru fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Rockefeller misses.
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masaru moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller is looking to score with low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Masaru.
Masaru misses with a leg kick.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the side of Masaru's head but Masaru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masaru scores with a shot to the body.
Rockefeller misses with a two punch combination.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick which misses Masaru's front leg but catches the back leg as Masaru tries to avoid it.
Masaru walks into a straight right hand from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller works the jab nicely.
Rockefeller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masaru walks into a stiff left hand from Rockefeller.
Masaru connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masaru counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Takeru Masaru has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masaru seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rockefeller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masaru trying to pass the guard but Rockefeller defending well.
Masaru moves nicely into side control.
Rockefeller is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masaru trying to control the action but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Takeru Masaru just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Masaru changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rockefeller tries to avoid it but Masaru manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rockefeller to the ground. Rockefeller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masaru fails with a takedown attempt.
Masaru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masaru tries a low kick but Rockefeller avoids it.
Rockefeller throws a series of punches but Masaru avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Rockefeller.
Masaru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Masaru will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James Dean Rockefeller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeru Masaru.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut. Masaru saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaru tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rockefeller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masaru throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick but Masaru checks it.
Masaru slips a jab from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rockefeller. That's going to slow Masaru down.
Nice defenses there by Masaru.
James Dean Rockefeller is winning the standup battle so far.
Rockefeller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockefeller.
Masaru is looking to clinch but Rockefeller is avoiding it.
Rockefeller connects with a solid leg kick.
Rockefeller tries to clinch but Masaru is having none of it.
Masaru shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rockefeller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller won't allow Masaru to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masaru keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
Masaru wants to sweep but no luck.
Masaru controlling Rockefeller's posture.
Rockefeller distracts Masaru with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rockefeller trying to control the position from guard on top but Masaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masaru pulls Rockefeller in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masaru wants to control but Rockefeller passes easily into half guard.
Masaru is staying active underneath Rockefeller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rockefeller controlling the action here.
Masaru taking some punishment here, with Rockefeller in his half guard.
Rockefeller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masaru's head.
Masaru makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Masaru.
Masaru keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
Masaru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller wants to control from the top but Masaru keeps moving.
Masaru seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Masaru is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rockefeller trying to control the position from guard on top but Masaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because James Dean Rockefeller wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rockefeller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockefeller throws an overhand right that lands on Masaru's shoulder, as Masaru tries to avoid the shot.
Rockefeller misses with a left hand
and Masaru counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that James Dean Rockefeller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rockefeller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rockefeller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut
and Masaru counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Masaru tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockefeller is retaining full guard.
Rockefeller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Masaru has passed into side control.
Rockefeller struggling a bit here.
Masaru is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rockefeller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rockefeller is trying to control Masaru's posture but Masaru avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller is looking to reverse the position.
Masaru goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rockefeller has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Masaru but great work by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masaru keeps working.
Masaru tries to buck Rockefeller off but Rockefeller is having none of it.
Rockefeller cracks Masaru with a big right hand but Masaru just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rockefeller gets to mount! Masaru was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Masaru tries to lock up and control but Rockefeller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rockefeller landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru tries to reverse the position but Rockefeller maintains control.
Rockefeller dominating with strikes here.
Rockefeller with a couple of short strikes.
Masaru is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockefeller postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Masaru badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Rockefeller around the waist but Rockefeller pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Rockefeller is the winner by TKO! Rockefeller jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Dean Rockefeller!
James Dean Rockefeller retains his lightweight title!
James Dean Rockefeller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Izturis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emilio Izturis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Georges!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izturis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Georges moves away.
Izturis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Decent striking displayed by Izturis there.
It looks like Guy Georges has been cut.
Izturis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Georges misses with an uppercut.
Georges scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Georges looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Izturis is looking to regain half guard here but Georges keeps moving and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Izturis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Georges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Izturis keeps working.
Izturis manages to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Georges prevents Izturis from improving his position.
Georges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izturis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Izturis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Georges manages to get himself to full guard.
Georges has his foot on Izturis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Izturis works his way back into a safe position though.
Izturis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Georges keeping moving, preventing Izturis from controlling successfully.
Izturis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Georges has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Izturis has managed to get both his arms back between Georges's legs - danger averted.
Izturis trying to control the position from guard on top but Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Georges looking for a guillotine here but Izturis defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georges has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Izturis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Georges.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Izturis working away.
Izturis trying to control the action but Georges is working from the bottom.
Georges is looking to reverse 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!
Izturis lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georges trying to control but Izturis flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Izturis looking to break Georges's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Georges remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Izturis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Izturis connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Georges to escape the position.
Georges trying to control the action but Izturis just sinks the hooks in.
Izturis wants to control but Georges is keeping busy.
Izturis lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Georges trying to control the hands but Izturis won't let him.
Izturis landing with strikes.
Georges tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izturis lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Izturis.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Izturis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Izturis is looking for the choke from the back position but Georges is controlling his hands well.
Georges wants to control his opponent's hands but Izturis gets his hands free.
Izturis throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Georges!
Izturis just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Izturis is not going to allow Georges to sit and survive in this position.
Izturis trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Izturis has Georges flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Izturis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Georges's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Georges throws a big shot that misses.
Georges closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Georges sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Izturis defending well though.
Emilio Izturis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Georges is looking to pass Izturis's guard but actually Izturis recovers to full guard.
Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Izturis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Izturis looking to control.
Georges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Izturis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Georges throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Izturis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Izturis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Georges is one step ahead there.
Georges wants to control from the top but Izturis keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georges is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Izturis is adopting a defensive guard.
Georges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Izturis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Emilio Izturis.
Izturis shoots and misses
and Georges counters with a stiff right hand.
Izturis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Georges with a poor takedown
and Izturis counters with a single leg into guard. Georges didn't expect that.
Georges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izturis trying to control the position from guard on top but Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Georges is looking for a triangle but Izturis pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at Zero Tolerance inform us that Georges has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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!
Georges throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Izturis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Georges looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Izturis trying to control but Georges is working from the bottom.
Georges trying to keep a closed guard but Izturis is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georges escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Izturis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Izturis connects with a couple of short punches.
Georges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Izturis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Izturis connects with a couple of short punches.
Izturis looking to sit in guard and control but Georges gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Izturis is controlling Georges's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georges looking to pass the guard.
Izturis has his hands on Georges's head, controlling the position.
Izturis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Georges.
Izturis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Georges puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Izturis trying to control from the bottom.
Georges wants to work for an arm triangle but Izturis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Izturis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Georges is looking for a kimura but Izturis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Georges to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Guy Georges will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Guy Georges's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Izturis lands an overhand right.
Izturis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Georges shoots in and drives through. Izturis sprawls well.
Georges misses with a body shot.
Georges throws a looping overhand right but Izturis ducks down to avoid it.
Georges gets the takedown into side control.
Izturis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Izturis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Georges's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Georges's back!
Izturis controls the action.
Izturis is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Georges. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Georges looking very determined here, making life difficult for Izturis.
Izturis avoiding Georges 's attempts to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georges tries to escape the position.
Georges is still trying to improve position.
Georges trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Izturis has got his arm under Georges's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Georges has spun round into Izturis's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Izturis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Georges manages to get himself to full guard.
Izturis is sitting in close to Georges's body. Georges has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Izturis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Izturis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Georges.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guy Georges!
Guy Georges is the new middleweight champion!
Guy Georges made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wong Mongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin comes to the cage accompanied by Ruudolf - Leijonakuningaslaulu. Mongtong has chosen Blackened as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonas Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin drops his hands momentarily and Mongtong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Putin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mongtong.
Mongtong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Putin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mongtong counters with a nice leg kick.
Putin looks for the body kick but Mongtong saw that one coming.
Putin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arne's Combat & Mead Hall in the buildup to the fight.
Mongtong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Putin's head.
Mongtong avoids a kick to the body.
Putin avoids a kick to the body.
Mongtong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mongtong throws a lazy head kick
and Mongtong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Putin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mongtong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mongtong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mongtong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Putin tries to land a leg kick but Mongtong saw it coming and moves away.
Mongtong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Putin lands with a shot to the body.
Mongtong looks to land a right hand but Putin moved out of range.
Mongtong tries to work over Putin's front leg with a kick but Putin checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mongtong slips a straight right by Putin.
Mongtong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Putin closes the distance and pushes Mongtong back into the cage.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mongtong's elbow.
Putin taking a breather.
Mongtong tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Nice elbow from Mongtong.
Mongtong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mongtong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mongtong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mongtong scores with a hook to the body.
Mongtong taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Putin.
Mongtong missing with knees to the body.
Putin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Putin misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Mongtong.
Putin working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Putin as Mongtong tries to tie him up.
Mongtong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mongtong taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin tries a body shot but Mongtong blocks it.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Mongtong avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin is looking to control Mongtong's arms but Mongtong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Putin has his back to the cage.
Putin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mongtong or not.
A head punch on the inside from Mongtong fails to land.
Mongtong gets through Putin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Putin on the inside.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin tries a body shot but Mongtong blocks it.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mongtong working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong misses with a body punch.
Mongtong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mongtong blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Mongtong as the two fighters clinch.
Mongtong has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Putin lands with a light punch inside.
Putin prevents a body shot from Mongtong.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Mongtong has Putin pushed against the cage.
Mongtong can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Mongtong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Putin.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mongtong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Putin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mongtong tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mongtong blocking some punches.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Mongtong avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mongtong or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mongtong lands a right hand.
Putin misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Mongtong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Putin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mongtong.
Mongtong lands a body shot.
Putin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mongtong misses with a body punch.
Mongtong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mongtong trying to control the position but instead, Putin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mongtong into the cage.
Mongtong misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Putin works on Mongtong's body with a couple of short punches.
Mongtong tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Mongtong back against the cage.
Mongtong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wong Mongtong 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mongtong. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Mongtong does it's job there.
Putin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mongtong throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Putin misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Putin.
Putin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mongtong.
Mongtong digs a good body shot into Putin's ribs.
Mongtong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mongtong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mongtong slips a jab from Putin.
Mongtong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mongtong connects with a right hand. Putin shakes it off.
Mongtong tries to work over Putin's front leg with a kick but Putin checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mongtong blocks a low kick nicely.
Mongtong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Putin throws out the jab.
Wong Mongtong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Putin misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong thows a body kick. Putin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mongtong throws a head kick but Putin moves out of range.
Mongtong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Putin walks into a jab.
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mongtong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mongtong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Putin throws an off balance right hand
and Mongtong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mongtong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Mongtong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Putin.
A low kick from Mongtong misses
and Putin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Putin.
A nice left hand lands by Putin.
Mongtong working aggressively here.
A short right from Putin on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mongtong.
Mongtong slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong prevents a body shot from Putin.
Putin avoiding damage as Mongtong throws knees to the body.
Mongtong is looking to control Putin's arms but Putin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mongtong has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mongtong.
Putin misses with the head strike.
Mongtong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Putin is defending well for now.
Mongtong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Putins head.
Mongtong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mongtong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin avoids the elbow strike from Mongtong, against the cage.
Mongtong can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Mongtong looking to slow down the pace here.
Mongtong swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin lands a nice uppercut.
Mongtong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin is trying to maintain a safe position but Mongtong gets an underhook and turns Putin into the cage.
Putin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Putin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mongtong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin gets through Mongtong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Mongtong.
Mongtong looking to slow down the pace here.
Mongtong blocks a body shot from Putin.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin managing to block the knees to the body from Mongtong.
Mongtong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Mongtong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Putin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mongtong throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
Wong Mongtong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mongtong tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mongtong cracks Putin with a nice body shot.
Mongtong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mongtong misses with a knee strike.
Mongtong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putin stalling the fight.
Mongtong has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mongtong tries to stall but Putin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mongtong.
Mongtong is trying to maintain a safe position but Putin gets an underhook and turns Mongtong into the cage.
Putin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wong Mongtong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Putin scores with a jab.
Mongtong cracks the inside of Putin's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Putin.
Mongtong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Putin misses with a leg kick.
Putin throws a lazy right hand but Mongtong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mongtong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Mongtong.
Mongtong tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mongtong misses with an attempted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mongtong.
Putin slips under a jab.
Putin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mongtong looks to land a left hand but Putin moved out of range nicely.
Putin missing with a left hand there. Mongtong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin throws a low kick but Mongtong avoids it.
Mongtong slips a straight right by Putin.
Mongtong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Putin counters with a left to the body.
Mongtong lands with a slapping head kick.
Mongtong thows a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Mongtong lands.
Mongtong scores with a leg kick.
Putin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mongtong momentarily.
Mongtong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Putin thows a body shot but no joy.
Mongtong wants to slow Putin down by chopping away at his legs.
A combination from Putin does no damage.
Mongtong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mongtong scores with a nice head shot.
A leg kick checked by Putin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong swinging wildly here.
Mongtong throws an overhand right that lands on Putin's shoulder, as Putin tries to avoid the shot.
Mongtong throws a leg kick
and Putin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mongtong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mongtong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mongtong stuns Putin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Putin thows a leg kick but Mongtong checks it
and Mongtong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Putin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Putin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Putin throws a leg kick but Mongtong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Putin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mongtong counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mongtong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Putin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Putin finds it's way through Mongtong's defenses.
Mongtong throws out a leg kick but Putin moves out of range and Mongtong only half commits.
Mongtong with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mongtong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Putin.
Mongtong throws a leg kick
and Putin counters with an inside leg kick.
Putin ducks right into an uppercut from Mongtong.
Jab by Mongtong.
Putin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mongtong lunges at Putin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Putin's hand.
Putin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mongtong tries a low kick but Putin avoids it.
Putin avoids the body shot from Mongtong.
Mongtong tries to work over Putin's front leg with a kick but Putin checks it.
Putin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick.
Putin avoids the body shot from Mongtong.
Putin looks for the body kick but Mongtong saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mongtong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Putin!
A good leg kick by Putin.
Putin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mongtong.
Mongtong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Putin scores with a jab.
Mongtong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Putin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Putin lunges at Mongtong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mongtong's hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mongtong works Putin's body with a nice hook.
Mongtong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Putin counters with a straight right hand.
Putin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mongtong gets tackled into the cage by Putin. Putin maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Wong Mongtong just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Putin scores with a body shot.
Mongtong lands a nice looking body kick.
Putin lands a jab to the nose.
Putin just misses with a punch to the body.
Putin walks into a straight right hand from Mongtong.
Putin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mongtong is just out of range.
Mongtong lands with a nice body punch.
Mongtong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Putin.
Mongtong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Putin misses with a low kick.
Putin with a nice cross.
Mongtong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Putin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Putin.
Putin scores with a decent looking hook.
Mongtong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mongtong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Putin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Mongtong misses
and Putin counters with a right hand to the body.
Putin is looking to clinch but Mongtong is avoiding it.
A leg kick checked by Putin.
Mongtong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Mongtong throws a right and a left that Putin avoids nicely.
Mongtong throws a push kick but Putin slaps the foot to one side.
Putin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mongtong throws a solid leg kick but Putin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mongtong.
Putin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Putin drops his hands momentarily and Mongtong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Putin. Those never looked like landing.
Putin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mongtong.
Mongtong lands with a right hand.
Putin throws a jab when Mongtong was well out of range.
Mongtong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Putin slips a jab and a cross from Mongtong.
Mongtong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Putin.
Putin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mongtong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Putin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Putin throws the left hand but Mongtong avoids the punch easily.
Mongtong lands a nice looking body shot.
Mongtong misses with a leg kick
and Putin counters with an inside leg kick.
Mongtong connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mongtong.
Mongtong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Putin.
Mongtong looks to throw the jab but Putin is out of range.
Mongtong walks into a straight right hand from Putin.
Putin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Putin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Putin cracks Mongtong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mongtong scores with a jab to the head.
Mongtong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mongtong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Putin.
Mongtong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Putin. That did some damage!
Mongtong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Putin scores with a sloppy right hand. Mongtong should have avoided that one.
Putin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mongtong finds it's way round the side to connect with Putin's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong throws a low kick, looking for Putin's leg but Putin calmly moves out of range.
Mongtong looks to land a left hand but Putin moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mongtong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Putin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Putin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mongtong.
A punch lands to the side of Mongtong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mongtong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mongtong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mongtong thows a leg kick but Putin checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Putin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Putin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Putin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mongtong.
Wong Mongtong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Putin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Mongtong misses the target.
Mongtong catches Putin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Wong Mongtong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Putin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mongtong will feel that in the morning.
Putin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mongtong's calf.
Mongtong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Putin if he has to take too many more of those.
Mongtong connects with an inside leg kick.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mongtong was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Putin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mongtong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Putin moves in looking to clinch but Mongtong pushes him off.
Mongtong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Putin checks it well.
Mongtong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Putin.
Putin throws a big shot that misses.
Mongtong misses with a body shot
and Putin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mongtong.
Mongtong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mongtong throws a leg kick
and Putin counters by moving into the clinch.
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!
Putin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin cracks Mongtong with a nice body shot.
Mongtong taking a breather.
Mongtong has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Putin as Mongtong tries to tie him up.
Mongtong controlling the action here for a moment.
Mongtong lands an uppercut.
Mongtong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Mongtong.
Mongtong tries to land knees in the clinch but Putin avoids the damage to the body.
Mongtong misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mongtong.
Mongtong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Putin misses with the head strike.
Jonas Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wong Mongtong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin lands with a short shot to the head.
Putin blocks a body shot from Mongtong.
Nice body punch from Putin - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Putin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mongtong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Putin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Putin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mongtong lands an elbow just above Putin 's eye.
Putin scores with a shoulder strike.
Mongtong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mongtong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin avoiding damage as Mongtong throws knees to the body.
Putin gets through Mongtong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
The referee is keeping an eye on Putin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Putin tries to work over Mongtong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Putin wants to stall.
Mongtong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mongtong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong is pushing Putin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Putin misses with a punch on the inside.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mongtong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin tries a body shot but Mongtong blocks it.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Mongtong controls the action.
Mongtong taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Mongtong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Putin.
Mongtong blocking some punches.
Mongtong blocks a body shot from Putin.
Mongtong throws an elbow that misses.
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 Jonas Putin.
Well Mongtong 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wong Mongtong!
Wong Mongtong really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Jonas Putin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to say thanks to Molito, Scott Davies, and all the people who have supported me during my career. I think this is it and i am going to retire, and do something else. Thanks one more time!'.
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