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Honour-12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ads Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kesigan Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ads Barton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ads Barton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kesigan Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks tries to keep at a distance but Barton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hendricks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barton is trying to drag Hendricks to the mat but Hendricks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hendricks lands a nice trip takedown into half 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 two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hendricks connects with a nice short shot to Barton's temple.
Hendricks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barton wants to get back to his feet.
Hendricks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hendricks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hendricks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hendricks lands strikes from half guard.
Barton wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hendricks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hendricks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hendricks works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hendricks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hendricks lands a nice shot to the head.
Barton is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooh a big shot lands for Hendricks! Barton is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kesigan Hendricks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Boesh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marat Tandelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jonny Boesh has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Boesh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marat Tandelov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tandelov looks for a takedown but Boesh sprawls well.
Boesh misses with a series of wild punches.
Boesh avoids the body shot from Tandelov.
Boesh throws a lazy right hand but Tandelov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boesh seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tandelov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tandelov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Boesh to regain full guard.
Tandelov looking to sit in guard and control but Boesh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tandelov wants to improve his position but instead Boesh has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesh wants to stand but Tandelov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Boesh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tandelov is looking for a sweep. Boesh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesh is looking to advance position but Tandelov won't allow it.
Tandelov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boesh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boesh's back!
Tandelov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tandelov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tandelov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Tandelov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Boesh right now.
Tandelov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Tandelov avoiding Boesh 's attempts to control his hands.
Boesh covering up well and avoiding damage.
Tandelov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tandelov throwing sloppy strikes.
Boesh covering up well under a series of strikes from Tandelov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tandelov gets his hands free as Boesh looks to control.
Boesh covering up well and avoiding damage.
Tandelov is looking to control Boesh but Boesh is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tandelov lands strikes to the head.
Boesh trying to get back to his feet but Tandelov is in full control for now.
Boesh trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tandelov punches Boesh on the ear.
Tandelov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boesh.
Boesh trying to control the action but Tandelov just sinks the hooks in.
Tandelov is punishing Boesh with some ground and pound.
Tandelov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Boesh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tandelov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Boesh's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boesh tries to escape the position.
Boesh is covering up but some of the strikes from Tandelov are getting through and doing damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marat Tandelov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tandelov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boesh sprawls well. Boesh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tandelov gets slowly back to his feet.
Boesh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boesh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Marat Tandelov has been cut.
Boesh avoids the body shot from Tandelov.
Tandelov takes one to the side of the head.
Boesh scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Tandelov.
Boesh misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tandelov circles away quickly and effectively.
Boesh slaps away a takedown attempt from Tandelov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boesh throws a sloppy head kick and Tandelov moves out of range easily.
Marat Tandelov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tandelov is looking to score with low kicks.
Tandelov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boesh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boesh.
Boesh scores with a hook to the body. Tandelov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jonny Boesh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tandelov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boesh.
Tandelov misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tandelov misses with a looping left.
Jonny Boesh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tandelov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boesh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Boesh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tandelov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tandelov shoots in looking for a takedown. Boesh tries to sprawl out of it but Tandelov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boesh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jonny Boesh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marat Tandelov.
Boesh lands a head kick!
Tandelov throws a front kick aimed at Boesh's knee but Boesh avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boesh lands an overhand right.
Boesh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tandelov under the eye.
Boesh misses with the combination.
Boesh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Boesh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boesh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Boesh scores with a four punch combination!
Tandelov darts in looking for a takedown but Boesh gets double underhooks and turns Tandelov into the cage.
Tandelov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tandelov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boesh after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tandelov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tandelov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boesh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tandelov scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Boesh.
Boesh misses with a straight left.
Tandelov throws a low kick but Boesh moves out of range easily.
Boesh misses with a head kick.
Boesh misses the shot to the body.
Tandelov misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tandelov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boesh defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tandelov shoots in looking for a takedown. Boesh tries to sprawl out of it but Tandelov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boesh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Boesh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marat Tandelov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boesh lands a head kick!
Tandelov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tandelov shoots in for a takedown but Boesh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tandelov shoots in looking for a takedown but Boesh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tandelov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jonny Boesh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marat Tandelov.
Tandelov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boesh throws a head kick that misses.
Tandelov looks to throw the jab but Boesh is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tandelov.
Boesh tries a head kick but it misses.
Boesh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boesh is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boesh scores with a hook.
Boesh tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Boesh.
Boesh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tandelov has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tandelov throws a head kick that misses
and Boesh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boesh blocks a head kick by Tandelov.
Tandelov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boesh.
Tandelov avoids a kick to the body.
Tandelov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tandelov drives through with a takedown into Boesh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tandelov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tandelov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boesh's head.
Tandelov preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boesh keeping moving, preventing Tandelov from controlling successfully.
Tandelov won't allow Boesh to sweep him here.
Boesh keeping moving, preventing Tandelov from controlling successfully.
Tandelov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Boesh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tandelov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boesh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tandelov misses with the ground and pound.
Boesh takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boesh wants to get back to his feet.
Tandelov lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tandelov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tandelov tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marat Tandelov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tandelov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marat Tandelov!
An out of breath Marat Tandelov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trey Oshiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oshiro comes into the arena with Walk it Out blaring out of the sound system. Andy Clark will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Trey Oshiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Clark!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oshiro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clark somewhat.
Oshiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
No luck for Clark with that takedown attempt.
Oshiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trey Oshiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Clark.
No joy there for Oshiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clark.
Oshiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oshiro wants it to stay on the feet.
Oshiro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Sanok Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Oshiro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clark to the mat! Clark manages to get full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Oshiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clark keeping full guard, as Oshiro tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oshiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oshiro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Trey Oshiro wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Clark goes for a double leg but Oshiro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oshiro continues to drive forward.
Clark tries to pull guard but Oshiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Clark drops back down to his feet.
Clark trying to control the position but instead, Oshiro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clark into the cage.
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oshiro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oshiro is pushing Clark up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark jumps guard but Oshiro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oshiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clark's efforts to push away.
Oshiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oshiro is looking to clinch but Clark is avoiding it.
Trey Oshiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark looks for a takedown but Oshiro sprawls well.
Oshiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Oshiro. Those never looked like landing.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Oshiro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oshiro has managed to clinch.
Clark breaks from the clinch.
Oshiro is looking to clinch but Clark is avoiding it.
Oshiro takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oshiro misses with some punches.
Oshiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oshiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oshiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Oshiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
Clark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oshiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oshiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clark.
Clark fails to pull guard.
Clark wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oshiro tries to throw a body punch but Clark avoids it by throwing Oshiro back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oshiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oshiro throws an elbow but misses.
Oshiro missing with knees to the body.
Oshiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clark is defending well for now.
Oshiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oshiro tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Oshiro throws a head kick that misses.
Oshiro slips a jab and a cross from Clark.
Oshiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oshiro lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oshiro trying to control the position but instead, Clark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oshiro into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Oshiro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Clark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oshiro.
Clark dives in and grabs Oshiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oshiro pushes down on Clark's head and hops out.
Oshiro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oshiro controlling the position.
Oshiro gets to mount! Clark was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Oshiro wants to control the pace but Clark is squirming around nicely.
Clark gets back to half guard.
Clark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oshiro is working away from the top position though.
Clark wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
Oshiro slows the pace down in half guard.
Clark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oshiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oshiro looking to pass the guard.
Oshiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Trey Oshiro wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Clark pushes Oshiro up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oshiro is struggling to control the position.
Clark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oshiro to keep the fight standing.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Oshiro has him pressed against the cage.
Oshiro manages to break the clinch.
Clark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trey Oshiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Clark.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oshiro.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clark.
Clark wants to clinch.
Clark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oshiro circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Oshiro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Trey Oshiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark misses with a double jab.
Oshiro gets a clinch.
Clark tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oshiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Clark controls his hands.
Oshiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Oshiro.
Oshiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clark, pushing him back against the cage.
Oshiro lands a shot to the body.
Oshiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oshiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clark avoids it.
Clark can't get the takedown.
Oshiro breaks the clinch.
Oshiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt - Oshiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clark closes the distance and clinches up with Oshiro, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes Oshiro against the cage but Oshiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clark tries to clinch there but Oshiro circles away.
Oshiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark tries to clinch up.
Oshiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clark defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oshiro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clark sprawls well initially but Oshiro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oshiro not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Oshiro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Clark or perhaps it was just good defense by Oshiro, which made it look bad.
Oshiro moves in looking to clinch but Clark pushes him off.
Oshiro is looking to clinch.
Oshiro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Oshiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark doesn't manage to clinch there - Oshiro circles away.
Oshiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oshiro tries to clinch up.
Oshiro forces Clark back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oshiro has Clark pressed against the cage, preventing Clark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clark looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clark shoots in but no luck this time.
Trey Oshiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Clark.
Clark stuffs the takedown.
Oshiro avoids the head kick by Clark.
Oshiro looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
Clark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oshiro avoids it really well and circles away.
Oshiro tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Oshiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clark avoids the head kick by Oshiro.
Oshiro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clark sprawls well. Clark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oshiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Clark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oshiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Clark sprawls well. He's pushed Oshiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oshiro is looking to clinch.
Clark tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oshiro counters by moving into the clinch.
Oshiro misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Clark.
Oshiro is looking to control Clark's arms but Clark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oshiro has his back to the cage.
Oshiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trey Oshiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oshiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark tries to pull guard but Oshiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Clark drops back down to his feet.
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oshiro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clark to the ground. Oshiro is now in Clark's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oshiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oshiro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark, not yet.
We're going to have a standup here because Trey Oshiro wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Clark dives in and grabs Oshiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oshiro pushes down on Clark's head and hops out.
Oshiro is looking to clinch but Clark is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oshiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Clark sprawls well. He's pushed Oshiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oshiro closes the distance and pushes Clark back into the cage.
Oshiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Oshiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oshiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oshiro dives in for a single leg takedown but Clark sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oshiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oshiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oshiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andy Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trey Oshiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Oshiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oshiro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Oshiro!
Post fight, Trey Oshiro stared into the camera and said 'thanks for coming to the fight. I will be even better then I was this fight next fight. hope you come watch again'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alden Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Churchill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winston Churchill 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alden Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Winston Churchill!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Churchill misses with a series of wild punches.
Churchill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ho.
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch but Ho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Churchill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Churchill avoids it really well and circles away.
Ho shoots in for a takedown but Churchill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Churchill.
Churchill moves in looking to clinch but Ho pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill misses with a few strikes there.
Churchill lands a jab.
Ho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Churchill thuds a left hand into Ho's body.
Churchill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Churchill is looking to clinch but Ho is avoiding it.
Churchill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Churchill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Winston Churchill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ho is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Churchill throws a right hand that Ho ducks under and follows up with a left that Ho also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchill closes the distance and clinches.
Ho pushes off an throws an elbow but Churchill leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Churchill tries to circle away but Ho has him pinned against the cage.
Churchill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Churchill leaves Ho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Churchill moves into the clinch.
Churchill trying to control the position but instead, Ho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Churchill into the cage.
Churchill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Churchill scores with a four punch combination!
Churchill has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Churchill avoids it.
Churchill gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ho.
Churchill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho prevents Churchill from breaking the clinch.
Ho manages to break the clinch.
Winston Churchill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Churchill.
Ho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ho goes for a double leg but Churchill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Churchill continues to drive forward.
Churchill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Churchill is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Churchill holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ho keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Churchill's efforts to push away.
Churchill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Churchill.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh Ho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Churchill cracks Ho with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ho falls to his knees and Churchill doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Churchill!
A determined Winston Churchill didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radostan Tugbajev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk's entrance music is Last ride of the Day: . A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Radostan Tugbajev was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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182 lbs
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radostan Tugbajev!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk is looking to clinch.
Tugbajev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hawk moves forwards but Tugbajev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawk has managed to clinch.
Hawk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tugbajev tries to break free but Hawk pushes him back against the cage.
Hawk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Hawk has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Tugbajev blocking some punches.
Tugbajev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tugbajev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawk has Tugbajev pressed against the cage, preventing Tugbajev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Tugbajev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tugbajev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hawk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tugbajev jumps guard but Hawk stands there with Tugbajev around his waist. Tugbajev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thomas Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radostan Tugbajev.
Hawk is pressed up against the cage. Tugbajev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hawk down to the mat. Hawk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tugbajev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hawk is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tugbajev scores with a hook.
Hawk slips under a jab from Tugbajev.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Tugbajev.
Tugbajev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Tugbajev ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tugbajev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk dodges the punch combination from Tugbajev.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tugbajev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hawk walks into a jab.
Thomas Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tugbajev cracks Hawk with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk wants to clinch.
Hawk clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tugbajev blocks the elbow strike.
Hawk tries to work over Tugbajev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tugbajev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hawk after a bit of a struggle.
Hawk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hawk throws an elbow but it misses.
Hawk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tugbajev.
Tugbajev blocks the elbow strike.
Tugbajev is trying to pull guard but Hawk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tugbajev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tugbajev jumps guard but Hawk stands there with Tugbajev around his waist. Tugbajev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Tugbajev prevents a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tugbajev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk lands a left hand.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tugbajev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hawk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tugbajev avoids the head kick by Hawk.
Tugbajev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tugbajev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tugbajev checks the leg kick.
Hawk clinches.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Tugbajev.
Tugbajev wants to get back to striking at distance but Hawk won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hawk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tugbajev's brow.
Tugbajev tries to pull guard but Hawk won't allow it.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Tugbajev.
Hawk throws an elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tugbajev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tugbajev pulls guard successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tugbajev wants to sweep here but Hawk controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Hawk will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hawk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hawk tries to clinch up.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but Tugbajev pushes him off.
Radostan Tugbajev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tugbajev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
Tugbajev looks to land a combination but Hawk avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Hawk.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Tugbajev swinging wildly here.
Hawk tries to clinch there but Tugbajev circles away.
Hawk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tugbajev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawk throws a body punch but Tugbajev moves out of range.
Tugbajev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tugbajev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tugbajev defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tugbajev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Tugbajev manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Tugbajev coming out on top.
Hawk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawk tries to clinch but Tugbajev is having none of it.
Tugbajev lands with a nice combination. Hawk backs away looking to recover.
Hawk tries to clinch up.
Tugbajev moves out of range of the strikes.
Tugbajev looks to land a combination but Hawk avoids it well.
Hawk wants to clinch
and Tugbajev counters with a left and a right that stings Hawk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk doesn't manage to clinch there - Tugbajev circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Tugbajev's shoulder, as Tugbajev tries to avoid the shot.
Tugbajev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hawk tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawk clinches up with Tugbajev and pushes him back against the cage.
Hawk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tugbajev.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tugbajev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hawk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hawk is working Tugbajev over against the cage.
Tugbajev tries to pull guard but Hawk holds him up against the cage and eventually Tugbajev drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Hawk on the inside.
A knee to the head by Hawk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tugbajev.
Hawk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas Hawk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tugbajev blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawk as Tugbajev tries to tie him up.
Tugbajev is trying to pull guard but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radostan Tugbajev.
Hawk throws an elbow that misses.
Hawk connects with a knee to the head.
Hawk tries to work over Tugbajev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tugbajev dodges an elbow strike from Hawk.
Hawk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tugbajev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tugbajev's elbow.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Tugbajev.
Tugbajev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hawk smiles and moves away.
Tugbajev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hawk moves into the clinch.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tugbajev stalling against the cage.
Hawk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tugbajev is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk misses with a body punch.
Hawk working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk dominated that second round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hawk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tugbajev checks it well.
A jab from Tugbajev does it's job there.
Tugbajev lands with a right hand.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Tugbajev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Radostan Tugbajev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but Tugbajev pushes him off.
Hawk tries to clinch up.
Tugbajev gets the takedown into side control.
Hawk regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk is concentrating on defense, preventing Tugbajev from advancing position.
Hawk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawk wants to control but Tugbajev is keeping busy.
Hawk regains full guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk pulls Tugbajev in close to his closed guard and prevents Tugbajev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hawk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tugbajev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hawk controlling Tugbajev's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thomas Hawk.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but Tugbajev pushes him off.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Tugbajev's shoulder, as Tugbajev tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tugbajev.
Tugbajev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but Tugbajev pushes him off.
Tugbajev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tugbajev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Hawk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk scores with a shot to the body.
Tugbajev avoids the head kick by Hawk.
Hawk has Tugbajev up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Hawk as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tugbajev backwards.
Tugbajev tries to pull guard but Hawk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tugbajev's elbow.
Tugbajev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hawk is defending well.
Hawk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Hawk.
Hawk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tugbajev blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Tugbajev controls the action.
Tugbajev avoids the elbow strike from Hawk, against the cage.
Hawk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tugbajev is working for takedown but Hawk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thomas Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radostan Tugbajev.
Hawk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tugbajev's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from Hawk.
Tugbajev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tugbajev blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk lands a body shot.
Hawk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Radostan Tugbajev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hawk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tugbajev tries for a takedown but Hawk manages to get underhooks.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Tugbajev controls the action.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Tugbajev avoids a wild elbow strike from Hawk.
Tugbajev blocks an elbow strike from Hawk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tugbajev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tugbajev pulls guard successfully.
Thomas Hawk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tugbajev wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hawk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Hawk!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thomas Hawk waved his t-shirt featuring Master Lee's One Stop's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romulo Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andokuhle Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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183 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Romulo Barral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andokuhle Congo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Barral with that takedown attempt.
Barral shoots in for a double leg but Congo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barral looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Congo clinches.
Congo misses with a punch to the body.
Congo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barral wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romulo Barral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Congo.
Congo is pushing Barral up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Congo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Congo.
Barral misses with some punches.
Barral tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Congo smiles and moves away.
Congo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Congo cracks Barral with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barral keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barral dives in for a single leg takedown but Congo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Congo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barral up against the cage.
Barral tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Congo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barral ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barral no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Congo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barral swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Congo stays in close to Barral's body and controls the position.
Barral looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Congo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barral. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barral is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Congo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andokuhle Congo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Barral fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Congo takes the fight into the clinch.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Congo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barral throws a head punch that misses.
Barral is trying to pull guard but Congo has him pressed against the cage.
Congo cracks Barral with a nice body shot.
Congo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barral backwards.
Congo avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Congo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Congo lands with a short shot to the head.
Barral jumps guard but Congo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Congo lands a body punch.
Barral is breathing heavily.
Barral fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Congo.
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!
Congo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Congo lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Congo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Congo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Congo lands a shot to the body.
Congo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Congo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barral is rocked!
Nice body punch from Congo - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Congo.
Oh Barral is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Congo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Congo dips a shoulder and cracks Barral with a mighty uppercut! Barral falls back against the cage and Congo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barral is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Congo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andokuhle Congo!
During a confident post fight interview, Andokuhle Congo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antero Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chryst Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Mela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chryst Halo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mela's calf.
Mela swats away the attempt to clinch by Halo.
Mela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Antero Mela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mela with a lazy takedown attempt
and Halo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mela's knee momentarily.
Mela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antero Mela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Halo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mela somewhat.
Halo has closed the distance and engaged Mela in a clinch.
Mela is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Halo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mela shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halo as he jumps to the side.
Halo closes the distance and pushes Mela back into the cage.
Halo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Halo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Halo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Halo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mela if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo connects with an inside leg kick.
Mela closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Halo's guard.
Halo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Halo controlling Mela's posture.
Mela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Halo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halo trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chryst Halo.
Mela shoots in for a takedown but Halo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halo as he avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Halo.
Mela misses with a takedown attempt - Halo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mela doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Halo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mela is breathing heavily.
Mela steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Halo. That one must have hurt.
Halo keeps Mela at a distance using the push kick.
Mela fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Halo.
Halo lands a nice shot that snaps Mela's head back.
Mela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chryst Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Halo. That snapped Mela's head back.
Mela goes for a double leg but Halo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Halo continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mela is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Halo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Halo on the inside.
Halo manages to break the clinch.
Halo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Halo throws a body shot but no joy.
Mela on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mela looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Halo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mela has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mela doesn't seem bothered though.
Halo connects with a leg kick. Mela looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Halo connects with a body shot that sends Mela's belly button to the back.
Halo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halo but Halo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halo lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Halo.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo pushes Mela up against the cage in a clinch.
Halo breaks the clinch.
Halo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mela is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mela fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Halo lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Mela can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Halo and Mela drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Halo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chryst Halo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel MetCalf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Largo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Daniel MetCalf has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Daniel MetCalf seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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257 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel MetCalf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emilio Largo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Largo looks to clinch
and MetCalf counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Largo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MetCalf instigates a clinch.
Largo struggles to land a body shot inside as MetCalf controls his hands.
Largo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MetCalf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Largo is defending well for now.
MetCalf tries to land knees in the clinch but Largo avoids the damage to the body.
MetCalf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MetCalf pushes off an throws an elbow but Largo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
MetCalf connects with a nasty looking knee right to Largo's face.
MetCalf definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Largo is trying to stall.
MetCalf missing with knees to the body.
MetCalf pushes off an throws an elbow but Largo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
MetCalf with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MetCalf throws an elbow but it misses.
MetCalf misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Largo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Largo.
MetCalf with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Largo looking to throw knees to the head but MetCalf is blocking nicely.
Largo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Largo tries to land knees in the clinch but MetCalf avoids the damage to the body.
Largo looking to throw knees to the head but MetCalf is blocking nicely.
MetCalf blocks an uppercut.
Largo misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, MetCalf throws an elbow but misses.
MetCalf avoiding damage as Largo throws knees to the body.
Largo avoids a wild elbow strike from MetCalf.
Largo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MetCalf blocks it with crossed arms.
Largo misses with a knee strike.
Largo managing to block the knees to the body from MetCalf.
MetCalf lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Emilio Largo has been cut.
Largo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Largo blocks an elbow strike from MetCalf.
Largo avoiding damage.
MetCalf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Largo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MetCalf crunches a lovely knee into Largo's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Largo scores a nice knee to the body.
MetCalf throws an elbow that misses.
MetCalf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Largo's defenses.
Largo tries a knee to the head but MetCalf blocks it.
Largo managing to block the knees to the body from MetCalf.
MetCalf throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Largo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MetCalf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Largo avoids it.
MetCalf displaying some good clinch control by pressing Largo up against the cage.
Largo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MetCalf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Largo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MetCalf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Largo.
MetCalf trying to land knees to the body.
Largo has MetCalf pressed against the cage.
MetCalf tries to land knees in the clinch but Largo avoids the damage to the body.
Largo takes an elbow to the temple.
Largo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Largo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MetCalf gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MetCalf looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Largo missing with knees to the body.
Largo trying to land knees to the body.
MetCalf throws a knee to the head but misses.
MetCalf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MetCalf working Largo over with knees to the body.
MetCalf lands a nice elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MetCalf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Largo's defenses.
MetCalf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Largo blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Largo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Largo blocks an elbow strike from MetCalf.
MetCalf misses with an elbow over the top.
MetCalf unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Largo looks winded!
MetCalf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Largo takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Emilio Largo's cut even more.
Largo has a couple of punches blocked by MetCalf.
Largo looking to throw knees to the head but MetCalf is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from MetCalf.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Largo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Largo tries a knee to the head but MetCalf blocks it.
MetCalf avoiding damage as Largo throws knees to the body.
MetCalf stalling against the cage.
MetCalf landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel MetCalf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Largo'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.
MetCalf clinches up against the cage.
MetCalf lands a knee to the body.
Daniel MetCalf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MetCalf managing to block the knees to the body from Largo.
MetCalf lands a knee to the head.
Largo avoids a wild elbow strike from MetCalf.
Largo managing to block the knees to the body from MetCalf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MetCalf putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Largo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MetCalf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MetCalf with a knee to the head.
MetCalf with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MetCalf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Largo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
MetCalf throws a knee to the head but misses.
MetCalf lands a knee to the body.
MetCalf throws a knee to the head but misses.
MetCalf connects with a nasty looking knee right to Largo's face.
Largo is rocked!
Largo is breathing heavily.
Largo takes an elbow to the temple.
Largo is still on wobbly legs! Can MetCalf finish him?
Clinched against the cage, MetCalf lands a big elbow that drops Largo! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Largo is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel MetCalf!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dario Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Iron. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stall's choice of entrance music: Subtle People - Let's Ride. Dan Stall has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dario Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Stall!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stall scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, jab by Stall - just one landing.
Dan Stall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stall has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Stall lands with a light punch inside.
Stall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stall blocks it with crossed arms.
Stall gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stall told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Stall lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Dario Silva has been cut.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stall lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stall throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stall avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva trying to stall but Stall improves his position.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Stall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stall looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva is trying to stall.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stall.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stall.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva looking to stall.
Stall takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Stall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Stall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stall misses with an elbow strike.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stall lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Stall throws an elbow but it misses.
Stall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stall lands a body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dario Silva's cut is getting worse.
Stall lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Dario Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stall lands a body punch.
A short right from Stall.
Stall lands an elbow inside.
Jeez, Dario Silva's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Stall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Stall.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dario Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dan Stall!
Dan Stall is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dan Stall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vihtori Kellolinnake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vihtori Kellolinnake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vihtori Kellolinnake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Curry!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry takes a swing at Kellolinnake's ribcage but misses.
Arthur Curry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curry checks a leg kick nicely.
Curry has Kellolinnake up against the cage in a clinch.
Kellolinnake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kellolinnake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kellolinnake tries to break the clinch but Curry is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Curry as the two fighters clinch.
Curry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry lands a hook that snaps the head of Kellolinnake backwards.
Curry lands a body punch.
Kellolinnake is breathing heavily.
Curry scores with a shot to the side of Kellolinnake's head.
Curry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Curry.
Curry lands a left hand.
Curry pushes Kellolinnake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Curry.
Curry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Curry.
A body shot lands from Curry.
Curry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Curry.
Curry lands a right hand.
Kellolinnake misses with a punch on the inside.
Kellolinnake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Curry lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Curry.
Curry lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curry scores with a shoulder strike.
Kellolinnake is rocked!
Curry swings wildly with an uppercut but Kellolinnake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Kellolinnake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Curry lands a big right hand that drops Kellolinnake! The killer instinct kicks in and Curry finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Curry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Curry!
Arthur Curry is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Arthur Curry gave a big smile as he said '6 AND 0 and im only getting started!'.
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