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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Nix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Nix!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton thows a body shot but no joy.
Clayton misses with a body kick.
Nix shoots and misses
and Clayton counters by moving into the clinch.
Nix tries to pull guard but Clayton won't allow it.
Nix is trying to pull guard but Clayton has him pressed against the cage.
Charles Clayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Nix.
Nix tries to pull guard but Clayton won't allow it.
Clayton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clayton.
Clayton has clasped his hands together around Nix's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nix is looking to reverse the position.
Clayton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Clayton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ground and pound from Clayton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Clayton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nix has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton blocks the strikes from Nix.
Nix wants to control but Clayton postures up.
Clayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nix keeps working.
Nix gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clayton.
Clayton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nix wants to control but Clayton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nix actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton moves into full mount! Nix won't be happy about that!
Nix tries to lock up and control but Clayton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nix is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nix tries to lock up and control but Clayton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nix is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clayton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Clayton landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Jon Nix has been cut.
Clayton working Nix over with strikes here.
Nix is rocked!
Clayton controlling his opponent.
Nix is still in real trouble! Can Clayton finish him?
Clayton has isolated one of Nix's arms. Nix looking to fight him off but Clayton twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Clayton!
Charles Clayton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Garkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Garkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rory Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joaquin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joaquin wants it to stay on the feet.
Sergei Garkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joaquin moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Garkov jumps guard.
Joaquin trying to control the position from guard on top but Garkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joaquin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joaquin stands up from Garkov's guard - Joaquin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Garkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joaquin circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Garkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joaquin avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garkov closes the distance and pushes Joaquin back into the cage.
Garkov lands an uppercut.
Garkov breaks from the clinch.
Garkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garkov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Garkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Garkov both land. Nice combination.
Joaquin misses with a head kick.
Garkov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Garkov. No joy for Joaquin on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Garkov. Those never looked like landing.
Garkov pushes Joaquin up against the cage in a clinch.
Joaquin is trying to break the clinch but Garkov is controlling him.
Garkov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joaquin, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joaquin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joaquin fails to pull guard.
Joaquin wants to get back to striking at distance but Garkov won't allow it.
Garkov just leaning against Joaquin, taking a breather.
Garkov scores with a shot to the side of Joaquin's head.
Garkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joaquin prevents it.
Joaquin wants a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Joaquin goes for a takedown attempt but Garkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garkov fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Garkov.
Joaquin misses with a body shot
and Garkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garkov.
A frustrated look appears on Joaquin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garkov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Joaquin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Garkov is unloading with more strikes now! Joaquin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Garkov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mscibor Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daarstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oystenteller has chosen The Satanic Darkness as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
185 lbs
4 - 12 - 1 |
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175 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mscibor Olszewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Olszewicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olszewicz scores with a head kick.
Olszewicz tries to clinch there but Oystenteller circles away.
Mscibor Olszewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oystenteller keeps the fight on the outside.
Olszewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Oystenteller misses with a hook. Olszewicz ducked under it nicely.
Olszewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oystenteller was well out of range. Poor timing from Olszewicz.
Olszewicz throws a chopping leg kick but Oystenteller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oystenteller misses the shot to the body.
Oystenteller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olszewicz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oystenteller clinches.
Olszewicz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oystenteller avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olszewicz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oystenteller is defending well for now.
Olszewicz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oystenteller is defending well for now.
Oystenteller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oystenteller works the jab nicely.
Oystenteller blocks a head kick by Olszewicz.
Oystenteller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oystenteller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oystenteller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Olszewicz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olszewicz cracks the inside of Oystenteller's front leg.
Olszewicz tries to sprawl but Oystenteller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Olszewicz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oystenteller is working away from the top position though.
Olszewicz manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller landing some decent shots from guard.
Olszewicz wants to stand but Oystenteller is controlling the position.
Olszewicz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olszewicz keeping full guard, as Oystenteller tries to pass.
Oystenteller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Olszewicz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oystenteller is one step ahead there.
Oystenteller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oystenteller forces his way into half guard.
Olszewicz is trying to maintain the position but Oystenteller is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller is trying to control. Olszewicz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Oystenteller working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Oystenteller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olszewicz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oystenteller.
Olszewicz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oystenteller is working away from the top position though.
Olszewicz is looking for a sweep. Oystenteller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Olszewicz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oystenteller.
Oystenteller is looking to advance position but Olszewicz won't allow it.
Oystenteller stops Olszewicz from getting back to his feet.
Oystenteller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Olszewicz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Oystenteller tries to get to full guard but Olszewicz has control of the leg.
Oystenteller is refusing to be controlled, as Olszewicz sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olszewicz is really struggling to control Oystenteller but he's trying to hold on to the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olszewicz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Oystenteller can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daarstknasset Oystenteller will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oystenteller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olszewicz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Olszewicz moves in looking to clinch but Oystenteller pushes him off.
Oystenteller has managed to clinch.
Olszewicz lands a knee to the body.
Olszewicz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oystenteller.
Oystenteller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oystenteller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olszewicz tries to clinch
and Oystenteller counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Olszewicz's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olszewicz keeping full guard, as Oystenteller tries to pass.
Olszewicz trying to control the position.
Olszewicz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Oystenteller!
Oystenteller is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olszewicz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been hearing that Olszewicz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Oystenteller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Olszewicz tries to control but Oystenteller wriggling away.
Oystenteller manages to regain half guard. Good work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Olszewicz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oystenteller keeps working.
Mscibor Olszewicz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Olszewicz tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Oystenteller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oystenteller looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olszewicz trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Olszewicz is on top in guard.
Olszewicz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oystenteller is keeping the position for now.
Oystenteller wants to sweep here but Olszewicz controlling him for the moment.
Olszewicz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Olszewicz wanted to stand there but Oystenteller had control of the position.
Oystenteller keeping moving, preventing Olszewicz from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller has momentary wrist control but Olszewicz slips an elbow through the middle.
Oystenteller controls Olszewicz momentarily but Olszewicz frees himself.
Olszewicz trying to control but Oystenteller is working from the bottom.
Oystenteller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Olszewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Oystenteller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olszewicz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mscibor Olszewicz.
Olszewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olszewicz tries to clinch up but Oystenteller circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz moves to clinch but Oystenteller breaks away
and Oystenteller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Olszewicz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Olszewicz looking to throw knees to the head but Oystenteller is blocking nicely.
Olszewicz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Oystenteller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olszewicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olszewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olszewicz wants to clinch up but Oystenteller keeps it at a distance.
Oystenteller gets a double leg takedown into Olszewicz's guard.
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 Mscibor Olszewicz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Olszewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oystenteller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olszewicz slips under a jab from Oystenteller.
Oystenteller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Oystenteller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Olszewicz keeping control of the position.
Olszewicz wants to control but Oystenteller is keeping busy.
Oystenteller trying to mount his opponent but Olszewicz defends it.
Olszewicz is looking to improve his position.
Olszewicz is trying to maintain the position but Oystenteller is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oystenteller is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Oystenteller forces his way into half guard.
Oystenteller trying to control the pace.
Oystenteller has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oystenteller is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Olszewicz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Olszewicz shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz tries to lock up and control but Oystenteller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oystenteller punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A nice elbow there by Oystenteller.
Olszewicz is looking to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olszewicz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Oystenteller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oystenteller throwing shots but Olszewicz is blocking nicely.
Oystenteller stalling away here and it's allowed Olszewicz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Oystenteller slips nicely into half guard.
Oystenteller wants to pass the guard but Olszewicz is defending well.
Olszewicz is trying to maintain the position but Oystenteller is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller stalling.
Oystenteller is working for a kimura but Olszewicz is defending it quite comfortably.
Olszewicz trying to control here.
Oystenteller is trying to work for a kimura but Olszewicz is defending well.
Olszewicz is holding on to half guard well.
Oystenteller is working for a kimura but Olszewicz is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller is looking to stall here but Olszewicz recovers full guard.
Olszewicz keeping moving, preventing Oystenteller from controlling successfully.
Daarstknasset Oystenteller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oystenteller postures up in Olszewicz's guard and throws a big left but Olszewicz blocks it.
Olszewicz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oystenteller manages to get himself to full guard.
Olszewicz sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oystenteller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olszewicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Olszewicz wants to control from the top but Oystenteller keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daarstknasset Oystenteller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oystenteller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
Daarstknasset Oystenteller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Holger Routakirves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Routakirves has chosen Miami Nights 1984 - Elevator of Love as his entrance music. Alex Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Holger Routakirves!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Routakirves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Routakirves has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Routakirves can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Routakirves managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Routakirves is keeping busy.
Routakirves avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Routakirves misses with some punches.
Routakirves is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Routakirves is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Routakirves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alex Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalevi Holger Routakirves.
Nice cross by Routakirves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routakirves has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Routakirves fails to land.
Routakirves wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Routakirves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Routakirves misses with a wild body shot.
Routakirves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Routakirves fails to land.
Routakirves lands a body shot.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Routakirves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Routakirves working aggressively here.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva landing knees to the head.
It looks like Kalevi Holger Routakirves has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Routakirves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Routakirves.
Silva trying to stall but Routakirves improves his position.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Routakirves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Routakirves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Routakirves.
Routakirves avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Routakirves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Routakirves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Routakirves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva blocks a body shot from Routakirves.
Routakirves wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Routakirves avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Routakirves is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Routakirves is looking for a takedown.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Routakirves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva throws a head kick but Routakirves moves out of range.
Routakirves just misses with a punch to the body.
Routakirves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Routakirves counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva working for a triangle but Routakirves defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Routakirves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Routakirves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Routakirves tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Routakirves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalevi Holger Routakirves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalevi Holger Routakirves's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Routakirves throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Routakirves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been told by Silva's head coaches at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $50 ($1000 value) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Routakirves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Routakirves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva wants to clinch up but Routakirves keeps it at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva closes the distance but Routakirves moves to the side
and Routakirves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Routakirves circles away.
Silva tries to clinch but Routakirves is having none of it.
Silva clinches.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Routakirves is defending well for now.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Routakirves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Routakirves managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Routakirves blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Routakirves misses with the head strike.
Routakirves avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Routakirves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Routakirves throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Routakirves misses with a knee to the head.
Routakirves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Routakirves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alex Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalevi Holger Routakirves.
Routakirves avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Routakirves throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Routakirves cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Silva tries to clinch up but Routakirves circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva looks to clinch
and Routakirves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Routakirves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva tries to clinch but Routakirves moves away
and Routakirves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva wants to clinch up but Routakirves keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries to clinch but Routakirves moves out of range.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Routakirves circles away.
Routakirves missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Routakirves has managed to clinch.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Routakirves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Routakirves manages to break the clinch.
Silva tries to clinch up but Routakirves circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva closes the distance but Routakirves moves to the side
and Routakirves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva slips a straight right by Routakirves.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Routakirves.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Routakirves in a clinch.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Routakirves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Routakirves is rocked!
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Routakirves is blocking nicely.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Routakirves blocks it.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Routakirves struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Routakirves has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silva regains guard immediately.
Routakirves is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva 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.
Routakirves is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva wants to sweep here but Routakirves controlling him for the moment.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Routakirves passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Routakirves wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Routakirves advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalevi Holger Routakirves'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Routakirves pushes him off.
Silva tries to clinch but Routakirves is having none of it.
Silva forces Routakirves back against the cage and clinches.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Routakirves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Routakirves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Routakirves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva tries to clinch but Routakirves is having none of it.
Silva wants to clinch up but Routakirves keeps it at a distance.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Routakirves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Routakirves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alex Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Routakirves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Routakirves is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Routakirves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Routakirves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Routakirves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alex Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalevi Holger Routakirves.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Routakirves managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Routakirves wants a takedown.
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Routakirves fails to pull guard.
Silva stalls.
Routakirves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Routakirves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva thumps Routakirves with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva scores with a head kick. Routakirves tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A clash of legs there as Routakirves blocks the low kick.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Routakirves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Routakirves.
Routakirves swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Routakirves misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Routakirves avoids the damage to the body.
Routakirves fails to pull guard.
Routakirves tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Routakirves back against the cage.
Routakirves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Routakirves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Alex Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Routakirves cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Routakirves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Routakirves is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Routakirves jumps guard but Silva stands there with Routakirves around his waist. Routakirves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alex Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Routakirves jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Routakirves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Routakirves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Routakirves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Routakirves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Silva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey O Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Mera had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Mera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey O Doherty!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mera fails to land the takedown.
Mera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Doherty 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.
O Doherty lands a jab to the head.
Mera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mera shoots in but no luck this time.
Mera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Doherty to score with a decent uppercut.
O Doherty has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mera is landing a low percentage of strikes.
O Doherty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Mera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Doherty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
O Doherty is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mera asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mera tries to advance to mount but can't.
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!
O Doherty is pushing Mera's head away, looking to escape. Mera manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Doherty gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Doherty tries to control Mera's body but Mera pushes him off. O Doherty squirms to his side and now Mera has his back!
O Doherty rolls, trying to escape but Mera keeps control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mera has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for O Doherty! Can he survive? No! He's out! Mera gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Mera!
Jose Mera made sure to mention his sponsor, Zipp Zapp in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Torhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abou Ba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abou Ba is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristian Torhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abou Ba!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ba shoots in and drives through. Torhammer sprawls well.
Ba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ba staying out of range there.
Torhammer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ba.
Kristian Torhammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abou Ba.
Torhammer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Torhammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Torhammer.
Torhammer lands a big right hand that sends Ba crashing to the mat! Torhammer stays standing though and waves Ba back to his feet!
Ba is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ba is still on wobbly legs! Can Torhammer finish him?
Ba looks winded!
Crack! A monster head kick from Torhammer and Ba falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Torhammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kristian Torhammer!
A relieved looking Kristian Torhammer 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Didion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Didion has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Julian Demaestri's chin.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julian Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Didion!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Didion throws a sloppy head kick and Demaestri moves out of range easily.
Didion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Demaestri.
Didion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Didion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Didion has Demaestri up against the cage in a clinch.
Didion digs a right hand into Demaestri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Demaestri's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Didion fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Didion.
Didion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Didion working aggressively here.
Didion gets through Demaestri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didion.
A right hook to the body lands for Didion.
Didion can't find room to land a body shot as Demaestri controls the action.
Didion swings wildly with an uppercut but Demaestri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demaestri tries for a takedown but Didion manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Didion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demaestri blocks a body shot from Didion.
Demaestri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Didion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Demaestri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Didion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Didion.
Didion struggles to land a body shot inside as Demaestri controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Didion.
Didion pushes Demaestri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Didion lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Didion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Didion tries to throw a body punch but Demaestri avoids it by throwing Didion back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Didion misses with a body punch.
Didion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Didion.
Demaestri is working for takedown but Didion is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Demaestri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Didion scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Didion.
Demaestri is rocked!
Didion lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Demaestri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Demaestri is breathing heavily.
Didion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Didion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Demaestri drops down looking for an ankle pick but Didion pulls his leg out and moves away.
Demaestri tries to keep at a distance but Didion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Didion lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Demaestri to his knees! Didion keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Didion!
Chad Didion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Biteyourcockov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Biteyourcockov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Biteyourcockov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos looks to land a body kick but Biteyourcockov moved away.
Biteyourcockov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chaos blocks a jab.
Chaos lands with a kick to the temple. Biteyourcockov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chaos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biteyourcockov manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Chaos. No joy for Biteyourcockov on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Biteyourcockov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Biteyourcockov throws the left hand but Chaos avoids the punch easily.
Biteyourcockov misses the shot to the body.
Biteyourcockov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chaos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chaos is not content to let Biteyourcockov control the position.
Biteyourcockov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biteyourcockov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos is trying to control Biteyourcockov's posture but Biteyourcockov avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biteyourcockov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chaos, who protects the arm well.
Biteyourcockov trying to control the position but Chaos is working away.
Biteyourcockov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biteyourcockov lands some shots froms side control.
Biteyourcockov taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Chaos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chaos trying to remain calm as Biteyourcockov controls from the top position.
Biteyourcockov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chaos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Biteyourcockov's guard! Nice work there by Chaos!
Biteyourcockov is trying to control the position but Chaos postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biteyourcockov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sergei Biteyourcockov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Biteyourcockov looks to land a left hand but Chaos moved out of range nicely.
Chaos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Biteyourcockov cracks Chaos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Biteyourcockov checks a low kick from Chaos.
Sergei Biteyourcockov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Biteyourcockov misses
and Chaos counters with a thumping low kick.
Biteyourcockov throws a hook but Chaos blocks it.
Biteyourcockov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Chaos misses.
Chaos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chaos lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Biteyourcockov takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Chaos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chaos.
Biteyourcockov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biteyourcockov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Biteyourcockov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Biteyourcockov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chaos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chaos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Biteyourcockov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos pulls Biteyourcockov in close to prevent any damage.
Biteyourcockov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Biteyourcockov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Biteyourcockov dominated that round.
That's time! Chaos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Biteyourcockov clinches with his opponent.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Biteyourcockov avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage.
Chaos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biteyourcockov tries to pull guard but Chaos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chaos swings wildly with an uppercut but Biteyourcockov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Chaos fails to land.
Biteyourcockov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chaos walks away with a smile on his face. Biteyourcockov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Biteyourcockov looking to score a takedown here. Chaos is defending well but Biteyourcockov drives through and ends up in Chaos's guard.
Biteyourcockov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biteyourcockov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chaos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Biteyourcockov, into his guard.
Biteyourcockov working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Biteyourcockov holds on and takes a little breather.
Chaos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biteyourcockov is looking to sweep but instead, Chaos has passed into half guard.
Biteyourcockov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chaos jumps into side control!
Biteyourcockov tries to bench press Chaos off him but Chaos keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Biteyourcockov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos taking a breather here.
Biteyourcockov is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biteyourcockov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chaos is thwarting Biteyourcockov's attempts to control the position.
Chaos prevents Biteyourcockov from improving his position.
Biteyourcockov is not content to let Chaos control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biteyourcockov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chaos is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Biteyourcockov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Biteyourcockov misses.
Biteyourcockov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chaos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biteyourcockov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Biteyourcockov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chaos jabs Biteyourcockov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Biteyourcockov moves into range and clinches up with Chaos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biteyourcockov blocking some punches.
Chaos lands a body punch.
Biteyourcockov is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaos misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Chaos.
Chaos looking to stall.
Biteyourcockov is trying to pull guard but Chaos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cameron Chaos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Biteyourcockov.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Biteyourcockov controls his hands.
Biteyourcockov takes a shot to the head.
Chaos misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Chaos.
Chaos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biteyourcockovs head.
Chaos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Biteyourcockov or not.
Chaos scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaos lands a right hand.
Chaos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Biteyourcockov blocks a body shot from Chaos.
Chaos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Chaos dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Biteyourcockov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Biteyourcockov avoids a kick to the body.
Biteyourcockov misses with a hook.
Biteyourcockov is looking to clinch.
Biteyourcockov keeps the fight on the outside.
Chaos connects with a jab.
Biteyourcockov misses with a takedown attempt - Chaos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chaos doesn't manage to clinch there - Biteyourcockov circles away.
Chaos lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biteyourcockov misses with a head kick.
Biteyourcockov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaos is looking to chop away at Biteyourcockov's legs.
Biteyourcockov tries to clinch but Chaos is having none of it.
Biteyourcockov misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biteyourcockov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chaos counters with a body kick.
Biteyourcockov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crunch! Chaos slams his shin into Biteyourcockov's torso.
Chaos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chaos tries to clinch up.
Cameron Chaos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biteyourcockov misses with a lunging right hand
and Chaos counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biteyourcockov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chaos lands a left and a right that send Biteyourcockov crashing to the mat, dazed. Chaos thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Biteyourcockov is rocked!
Chaos is looking to slow Biteyourcockov down with leg kicks.
Chaos lands a slapping body shot.
Biteyourcockov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chaos. That one must have hurt.
Biteyourcockov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chaos. Chaos obviously looking to wear him down.
Chaos cracks Biteyourcockov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chaos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Biteyourcockov to stand back up!
Biteyourcockov is still on wobbly legs! Can Chaos finish him?
Chaos throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Biteyourcockov crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cameron Chaos!
Cameron Chaos took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Jussi, you takedown spammed me last time, but it didn't work this time did it? Back of the line poser.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kid Gavilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuivanen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kanye West - POWER . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kid Gavilan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Kuivanen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavilan throws a leg kick but Kuivanen moved away.
Kuivanen misses with an uppercut. Gavilan saw that one coming.
Gavilan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavilan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavilan misses with a head kick.
Gavilan cracks Kuivanen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuivanen misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Gavilan.
Kuivanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gavilan as he jumps to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavilan.
Kuivanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuivanen misses with a kick to the body.
Gavilan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kuivanen tries to clinch but Gavilan is having none of it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuivanen!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuivanen misses with a head kick.
Kuivanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavilan. Gavilan obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuivanen throws a leg kick but Gavilan moved away.
Kuivanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gavilan.
Gavilan misses with a double jab
and Kuivanen counters with a shoot takedown. Gavilan fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kuivanen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gavilan, up you get!
Gavilan swings for the body but Kuivanen moves out of range.
Gavilan blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Gavilan's head coaches at Montreal Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That kick from Gavilan tenderised Kuivanen's leg. Kuivanen is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavilan. Kuivanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuivanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavilan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuivanen moves into the clinch.
Kuivanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Gavilan won't allow it.
Kuivanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Gavilan won't allow it.
Kuivanen prevents a body shot from Gavilan.
Gavilan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavilan lands a jab to the nose.
Gavilan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuivanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice sprawl there from Gavilan as Kuivanen shoots in.
Kuivanen has managed to clinch.
Kuivanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gavilan misses with a low kick.
Gavilan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gavilan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuivanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavilan.
Gavilan lands a nice shot to the body.
Gavilan slips a straight right by Kuivanen.
Kid Gavilan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavilan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuivanen is just out of range.
Gavilan throws a solid leg kick but Kuivanen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gavilan.
Gavilan misses with a body shot
and Kuivanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gavilan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuivanen throws a sloppy head kick and Gavilan moves out of range easily.
Kid Gavilan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen shoots in and drives through. Gavilan sprawls well.
Kid Gavilan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Kuivanen.
Gavilan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gavilan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Anton Kuivanen has been cut.
Kuivanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Gavilan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuivanen avoids the body shot from Gavilan.
Gavilan lands a left and a right that send Kuivanen crashing to the mat, dazed. Gavilan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kuivanen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavilan connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kuivanen out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kid Gavilan!
Kid Gavilan retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eero Niinimaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eero Niinimaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Cote!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cote's corner calls for a 1-2. Cote obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Niinimaa misses the target.
Niinimaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Cote.
Cote closes the distance and clinches.
Niinimaa is looking to control Cote's arms but Cote gets an underhook and turns him. Now Niinimaa has his back to the cage.
Niinimaa tries to break free but Cote pushes him back against the cage.
Cote throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cote as Niinimaa tries to tie him up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cote just misses with a elbow thrown towards Niinimaa's brow.
Cote misses with an elbow over the top.
Niinimaa blocks an elbow strike from Cote.
Come on Cote - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Niinimaa takes a shot to the head.
Cote is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niinimaa is defending well for now.
Cote is stalling here.
Cote misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niinimaa taking a breather.
Cote lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Niinimaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Niinimaa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Niinimaa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cote tries to land a knee to the head but Niinimaa blocks with his arms.
Niinimaa blocks an elbow strike.
I was talking to Niinimaa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Cote.
Niinimaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niinimaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cote looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Niinimaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cote.
Niinimaa looks to land a combination but Cote avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niinimaa lands with a good body shot.
Cote takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niinimaa thows a body shot but no joy.
Niinimaa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cote back to the cage. Niinimaa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Niinimaa swings widly with a right hand
and Cote moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Cote.
Cote lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Cote.
It looks like Eero Niinimaa has been cut.
Cote struggles to land a body shot inside as Niinimaa controls his hands.
Cote misses with an elbow strike.
Cote goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cote keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niinimaa's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cote.
Cote doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cote creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Niinimaa breaks the clinch.
Niinimaa looks to throw the jab but Cote is out of range.
Niinimaa moves out of range of the body kick from Cote.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cote.
Eero Niinimaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niinimaa.
Niinimaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Niinimaa throws a one two combo.
Cote throws a wild body kick that Niinimaa sees coming a mile off.
Niinimaa misses with a hook to the body
and Cote counters with a solid body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Niinimaa.
Niinimaa thows a body shot but no joy.
Niinimaa scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niinimaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cote blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Cote.
Niinimaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cote. Cote obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niinimaa misses with an uppercut. Cote saw that one coming.
Niinimaa throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Cote to counter with a crisp jab.
Niinimaa cracks Cote with a good jab.
Cote moves away from the strike by Niinimaa.
Niinimaa lands with a straight right. Cote didn't see that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Niinimaa blocks the leg kick.
Niinimaa lands with a straight right. Cote didn't see that one coming.
Cote swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crunch! Cote slams his shin into Niinimaa's torso.
Cote displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niinimaa throws out the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cote goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cote throws a combination. Niinimaa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cote moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eero Niinimaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eero Niinimaa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cote throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niinimaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niinimaa misses with a right hand
and Cote counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cote lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cote trying to control the position but instead, Niinimaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cote into the cage.
Niinimaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Niinimaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Niinimaa misses with a looping right.
Niinimaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Niinimaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cote drops his hands momentarily and Niinimaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Niinimaa misses.
Niinimaa throws a right hand that misses
and Cote counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niinimaa walks into a stiff left hand from Cote.
Niinimaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cote. Niinimaa shrugs it off though.
Niinimaa loads up on a big right hand but Cote slips the punch.
Cote is looking to clinch.
Cote just misses with a punch to the body.
Niinimaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Niinimaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eero Niinimaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Cote has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Niinimaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Cote's head.
Niinimaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cote counters by clinching up.
Niinimaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Niinimaa.
Cote has Niinimaa pressed against the cage, preventing Niinimaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cote tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niinimaa's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cote lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cote looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Niinimaa blocks an elbow strike from Cote.
Niinimaa breaks from the clinch.
Niinimaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Niinimaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cote.
Niinimaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Cote.
Niinimaa looks to land a left hand but Cote moved out of range nicely.
Cote tries to clinch but Niinimaa is having none of it.
Cote wants to clinch.
Niinimaa misses with a body shot.
Niinimaa misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niinimaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Niinimaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cote.
Cote tries to clinch but Niinimaa is having none of it.
Niinimaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cote counters by moving into the clinch.
Cote gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Niinimaa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cote with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cote throws an elbow but it misses.
Cote with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adam Cote seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cote throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cote lands a body punch.
Cote connects with a knee to the head.
Cote has Niinimaa pressed against the cage, preventing Niinimaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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 frustrated look appears on Niinimaa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Niinimaa working hard to break the clinch.
Cote pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cote lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niinimaa is trying to stall.
Cote is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cote throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cote scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Niinimaa wants to get back to striking at distance but Cote won't allow it.
Cote throws an elbow that misses.
Cote taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Niinimaa blocks the elbow strike.
Cote tries to stall but Niinimaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cote throws an elbow but misses.
Niinimaa tries to break free but Cote pushes him back against the cage.
Cote blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adam Cote will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eero Niinimaa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Niinimaa misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niinimaa. Cote does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cote slips a straight right by Niinimaa.
Niinimaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Niinimaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cote.
Niinimaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Niinimaa.
Cote gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Niinimaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Cote.
Cote is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Niinimaa has had enough of the clinch but Cote keeps him there for the moment.
Cote wants to stall.
Cote lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niinimaa stalling in the clinch but Cote improves position.
Niinimaa blocks an elbow strike from Cote.
Cote tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niinimaa breaks the clinch.
Niinimaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cote holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Niinimaa tries to circle away but Cote has him pinned against the cage.
Cote stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cote is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Niinimaa is keeping busy.
Cote misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niinimaa is trying to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Niinimaa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Niinimaa takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cote.
Cote misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niinimaa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cote.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niinimaa blocks a body shot from Cote.
Cote lands an elbow that stopped Niinimaa in his tracks for a moment.
Cote manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Niinimaa takes an elbow to the temple.
Eero Niinimaa's cut is getting worse.
Cote lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Niinimaa working hard to break the clinch.
Cote misses with some punches.
Niinimaa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cote gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Niinimaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niinimaa throws a shot from downtown. Cote moves away and avoids it.
Cote lands a jab to the head.
Niinimaa misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote feints and then cracks Niinimaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Niinimaa down.
Niinimaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cote moves into the clinch.
Niinimaa taking a breather.
Cote tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Niinimaa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cote scores with a shoulder strike.
Niinimaa blocks the elbow strike.
Niinimaa avoids the elbow strike from Cote, against the cage.
Niinimaa trying to control the position but instead, Cote has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niinimaa into the cage.
Niinimaa wants to get back to striking at distance but Cote won't allow it.
Niinimaa can't break the clinch.
Cote lands a nice elbow.
Cote throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cote throws an elbow but misses.
Cote can't find room to land a body shot as Niinimaa controls the action.
Cote struggles to land a body shot inside as Niinimaa controls his hands.
Niinimaa blocks a body shot from Cote.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niinimaa's elbow.
Cote misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cote misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Cote lands with a left to the head.
Cote lands a shoulder strike.
Niinimaa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Eero Niinimaa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cote is working Niinimaa over against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cote lands an elbow that stopped Niinimaa in his tracks for a moment.
Niinimaa wants to stall.
Cote tries a knee to the head but Niinimaa blocks it.
Niinimaa is looking to control Cote's arms but Cote gets an underhook and turns him. Now Niinimaa has his back to the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cote lands a damaging elbow.
Niinimaa wants to stall.
Cote working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cote pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Cote really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eero Niinimaa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cote lands with a right hand.
Niinimaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cote moves into the clinch.
Niinimaa tries to stall but Cote uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eero Niinimaa.
Cote moves out of range as Niinimaa strikes.
A shot to the body from Niinimaa misses
and Cote counters with a straight right hand.
Cote keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cote on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cote. That's going to slow Niinimaa down.
Cote tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Niinimaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Cote moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niinimaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Cote is just out of range.
Niinimaa throws out a loose jab but Cote uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cote takes the fight into the clinch.
Niinimaa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Niinimaa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Niinimaa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Niinimaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Cote tries to throw a body punch but Niinimaa avoids it by throwing Cote back against the cage.
Cote misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cote with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cote lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niinimaa or not.
Niinimaa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cote is keeping busy.
Niinimaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cote throws an elbow that misses.
Niinimaa prevents a body shot from Cote.
Cote throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Cote.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Niinimaa is trying to maintain a safe position but Cote gets an underhook and turns Niinimaa into the cage.
Cote creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Niinimaa's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cote lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cote lands a damaging elbow.
Niinimaa presses Cote against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cote throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cote lands a shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cote.
Cote tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Niinimaa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Niinimaa blocks an elbow strike.
Cote throws an elbow but it misses.
Niinimaa taking a breather.
Niinimaa tries to break free but Cote pushes him back against the cage.
Niinimaa takes an elbow to the temple.
Niinimaa prevents a body shot from Cote.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niinimaa tries to stall but Cote uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cote lands a right hand that snaps the head of Niinimaa backwards.
Niinimaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cote has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cote forces Niinimaa back against the cage and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cote just misses with a elbow thrown towards Niinimaa's brow.
Niinimaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niinimaa thows a body shot but no joy.
Niinimaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cote moves away.
Cote slips a jab and a cross from Niinimaa.
Niinimaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cote, right into the meat.
Cote has closed the distance and engaged Niinimaa in a clinch.
Niinimaa avoiding damage as Cote throws knees to the body.
Niinimaa takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote misses with a body punch.
Cote looking to slow down the pace here.
Cote lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Eero Niinimaa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cote just misses with a elbow thrown towards Niinimaa's brow.
Still in the clinch, Niinimaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niinimaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cote walks into a stiff left hand from Niinimaa.
Niinimaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Niinimaa dips to his left and cracks Cote with an uppercut!
Niinimaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cote looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Niinimaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cote throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Niinimaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Niinimaa, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Adam Cote will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eero Niinimaa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Niinimaa throws a body punch but Cote moves out of range.
Cote throws a shot from downtown. Niinimaa moves away and avoids it.
Niinimaa misses with a looping right.
Cote throws out a powerful jab.
Cote avoids the body shot from Niinimaa.
Niinimaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Niinimaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cote stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Niinimaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cote throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cote slips under a jab.
Niinimaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Cote off the cage and back into range.
Cote looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niinimaa staying out of range there.
Niinimaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cote.
Niinimaa catches Cote with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Niinimaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cote dodges the punch combination from Niinimaa.
Cote takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Niinimaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Cote's head.
A slow jab from Niinimaa misses its intended target.
A big left from Niinimaa misses.
Cote connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cote with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niinimaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Niinimaa misses with an uppercut
and Cote counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Niinimaa cracks Cote with a right hand to the side of the head.
Niinimaa punishes Cote's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niinimaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cote counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cote.
Niinimaa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cote trying to stall but Niinimaa improves his position.
Cote scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cote pushes off an throws an elbow but Niinimaa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Niinimaa tries to stall but Cote uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Niinimaa breaks the clinch.
Cote has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Niinimaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Cote counters with a stiff right hand.
Cote looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niinimaa misses with a looping left.
Niinimaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Niinimaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Cote moves into the clinch.
Niinimaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Cote.
Niinimaa trying to stall but Cote improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cote throws an elbow but misses.
Niinimaa is trying to maintain a safe position but Cote gets an underhook and turns Niinimaa into the cage.
Cote lands a nice elbow.
Cote lands an uppercut.
Niinimaa breaks the clinch.
Niinimaa misses with a straight left.
Cote lands with a nice combination. Niinimaa backs away looking to recover.
Niinimaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niinimaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cote.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Niinimaa does it's job there.
Niinimaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niinimaa misses with an uppercut. Cote saw that one coming.
Cote closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cote throws an elbow but it misses.
Cote comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Niinimaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niinimaa connects with a jab.
Niinimaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cote moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cote throws a shot from downtown. Niinimaa moves away and avoids it.
Niinimaa looks to land a combination but Cote avoids it well.
Eero Niinimaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Cote is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cote dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eero Niinimaa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cote has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 47:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Cote!
Adam Cote is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Adam Cote made sure he mentioned {R.W} Four Aces Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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