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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniikki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Laitinen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC - Thunderstruck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ilkka Laitinen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pelle Paniikki's chin.
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paniikki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Laitinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paniikki's calf.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paniikki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Pelle Paniikki has been cut.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Paniikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paniikki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laitinen is fending him off so far but Paniikki persists. Nope, Laitinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt - Laitinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paniikki moves out of range as Laitinen strikes.
Paniikki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laitinen throws a body punch but Paniikki moves out of range.
Paniikki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CEC Underdark in the buildup to the fight.
Laitinen throws a leg kick but Paniikki moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt - Laitinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paniikki closes the distance and clinches up with Laitinen, looking for a takedown. Paniikki pushes Laitinen against the cage but Laitinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laitinen throws a head kick but Paniikki moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Laitinen misses the target.
Paniikki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paniikki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitinen is keeping the position for now.
Laitinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laitinen wants to stand but Paniikki is controlling the position.
Laitinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paniikki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laitinen trying to keep a closed guard but Paniikki is proving a slippery customer.
Laitinen wants to stand but Paniikki is controlling the position.
Paniikki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Paniikki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laitinen, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laitinen regains half guard.
Laitinen gets full guard.
Laitinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Paniikki has gone for a leg lock! Laitinen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paniikki's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen wants to control from the top but Paniikki keeps moving.
Paniikki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laitinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paniikki is looking for a triangle but Laitinen pushes his legs off easily.
Paniikki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laitinen is one step ahead there.
Laitinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laitinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laitinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Paniikki has wrist control.
Laitinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laitinen has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
Laitinen throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laitinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paniikki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paniikki working for a triangle but Laitinen defends it easily.
Paniikki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laitinen passes into side control.
Paniikki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Laitinen.
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 Pelle Paniikki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pelle Paniikki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt - Laitinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paniikki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laitinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laitinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paniikki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laitinen.
Laitinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Paniikki. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Paniikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laitinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Laitinen throws the left hand but Paniikki avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Paniikki with that takedown attempt.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laitinen as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen throws a low kick but Paniikki avoids it.
Laitinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paniikki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laitinen tries to avoid it but Paniikki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laitinen to the ground. Laitinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laitinen misses with a body kick.
Paniikki takes one on the button.
Paniikki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paniikki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laitinen defends well and Paniikki ends up having to push Laitinen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paniikki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Laitinen to keep the fight standing.
Paniikki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laitinen smiles and moves away.
Paniikki fails with the takedown
and Laitinen counters with a left and a right that stings Paniikki.
Paniikki is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen misses with a hook.
Oh Paniikki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paniikki shoots for a takedown but Laitinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laitinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Paniikki.
Paniikki tries for a takedown but Laitinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laitinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paniikki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paniikki seems to have got his legs back now.
Paniikki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paniikki preventing the sweep.
Paniikki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitinen is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Laitinen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Paniikki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laitinen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Laitinen.
Laitinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laitinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laitinen stalling in the clinch.
Laitinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paniikki's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Paniikki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laitinen smiles and moves away.
Ilkka Laitinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laitinen as he avoids it easily.
Laitinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Paniikki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laitinen tries to avoid it but Paniikki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laitinen to the ground. Laitinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paniikki gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Laitinen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Paniikki is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilkka Laitinen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ilkka Laitinen thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Hartola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommi Hartola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Hartola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Walker!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Hartola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hartola avoids the head kick by Walker.
Hartola swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
Walker checks a low kick from Hartola.
Walker throws a leg kick
and Hartola counters with a nice kick to the body.
Walker clobbers Hartola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Walker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hartola.
Walker misses with a low kick as Hartola jumps back.
Hartola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick by Walker misses
and Hartola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Walker thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartola stuns Walker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hartola misses with a body kick.
Walker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walker wants to land a leg kick but Hartola is out of range.
Hartola tries to land a front kick but Walker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Decent striking displayed by Hartola there.
Hartola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker blocks a leg kick.
Walker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Shane Walker has been cut.
We've been informed that Walker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hartola.
Hartola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Walker is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Hartola just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Walker has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommi Hartola!
Tommi Hartola really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CEC Nutrition Q160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Idi oCrazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Bryggare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryggare comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Immortal Technique - Goonies Never Die kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Arto Bryggare has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Idi oCrazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Bryggare!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Bryggare.
Bryggare's coach down at Rough House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bryggare's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bryggare lands with an overhand left.
Bryggare avoids the body shot from oCrazy.
oCrazy moves away from the strike by Bryggare.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from oCrazy, right into the meat.
Bryggare throws an ugly left hook that misses
so oCrazy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bryggare avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryggare keeping moving, preventing oCrazy from controlling successfully.
oCrazy scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
oCrazy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
oCrazy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryggare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
oCrazy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
oCrazy postures up in Bryggare's guard and throws a big left but Bryggare blocks it.
oCrazy advances position into side control!
Bryggare is not content to let oCrazy control the position.
Bryggare is trying to get back to half guard.
oCrazy throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bryggare works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
oCrazy throwing shots but Bryggare is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bryggare avoiding damage under a succession of punches from oCrazy.
Bryggare trying to control here.
oCrazy throws a strike but Bryggare avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bryggare is trying to control the position but oCrazy postures up.
Bryggare working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from oCrazy.
oCrazy forces his way into half guard.
oCrazy wants to control but Bryggare is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy passes to side control.
oCrazy scores with punches from side control.
oCrazy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
oCrazy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no oCrazy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
oCrazy trying to control the position but Bryggare is working away.
oCrazy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bryggare is avoiding damage well.
oCrazy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
oCrazy controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bryggare is trying to control oCrazy's posture but oCrazy avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryggare is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but oCrazy is staying active.
oCrazy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Idi oCrazy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
oCrazy blocks a jab.
Bryggare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryggare misses with a telegraphed body shot
and oCrazy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Idi oCrazy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
oCrazy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bryggare avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
oCrazy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
oCrazy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
oCrazy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bryggare knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bryggare is looking to escape.
oCrazy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bryggare defending well though.
oCrazy thows a huge punch but Bryggare dodges it nicely.
oCrazy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
oCrazy controlling the pace.
Bryggare is trying to defend against the ground and pound but oCrazy scores with a couple of nice shots.
oCrazy wants to free his trapped foot but Bryggare is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bryggare defending well though.
oCrazy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bryggare's head.
Bryggare won't allow oCrazy to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
oCrazy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bryggare is refusing to be controlled, as oCrazy sits in half guard.
oCrazy stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from oCrazy.
oCrazy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
oCrazy lands with a punch from half guard.
oCrazy is thwarting Bryggare's attempts to control the position.
oCrazy trying to control from Bryggare's half guard. Bryggare has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
oCrazy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
oCrazy is looking to advance position but Bryggare has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
oCrazy wants to hold on but Bryggare pushes him away.
oCrazy is looking to improve his position but Bryggare isn't that keen on the idea.
oCrazy regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
oCrazy wants to improve his position but Bryggare is controlling well.
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.
Idi oCrazy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bryggare tries to bum rush oCrazy with a series of wild strikes but oCrazy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
oCrazy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
oCrazy takes one to the side of the head.
Bryggare throws a big shot that misses.
oCrazy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
oCrazy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
oCrazy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bryggare takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Bryggare loads up on a big right hand but oCrazy slips the punch.
oCrazy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
oCrazy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
oCrazy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bryggare throws a hook to the side of oCrazy's head but oCrazy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Bryggare misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
oCrazy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryggare manages to avoid it.
oCrazy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bryggare on the side of the head.
oCrazy looks to land a right hand but Bryggare moved out of range.
oCrazy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryggare can do to turn this around?
oCrazy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bryggare momentarily.
Bryggare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryggare fails to land with a series of punches.
oCrazy just misses with a punch to the body.
oCrazy throws a body punch but Bryggare moves out of range.
Bryggare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
oCrazy ducks under a wild hook from Bryggare.
oCrazy scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from oCrazy misses.
A swing and a miss from Bryggare.
Arto Bryggare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy moves in looking to clinch but Bryggare pushes him off.
oCrazy scores with a body shot.
oCrazy moves out of range as Bryggare strikes.
oCrazy is looking to wear down Bryggare with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
oCrazy misses with a head kick.
Idi oCrazy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
oCrazy sizes up Bryggare with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
oCrazy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
oCrazy misses with a wild body shot.
Bryggare scores with a hook to the body. oCrazy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
oCrazy scores with a shot to the body.
oCrazy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bryggare to the ground. oCrazy is now in Bryggare's guard.
Bryggare controlling oCrazy's posture.
oCrazy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryggare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy throws a strike but Bryggare rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bryggare looking to pass the guard.
Arto Bryggare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
oCrazy controlling the position.
oCrazy is trying to keep Bryggare in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryggare tries to free his leg and advance position but oCrazy is retaining full guard.
oCrazy looking for a sweep. Not yet oCrazy, not yet.
oCrazy is pulling down on Bryggare's head. It's preventing any offense from Bryggare, at least for the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Idi oCrazy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryggare misses the target.
oCrazy throws a head kick that misses.
oCrazy tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bryggare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryggare takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bryggare takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bryggare throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Idi oCrazy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well oCrazy 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Idi oCrazy!
A relieved looking Idi oCrazy 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 Wai Man Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murray Esson (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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wai Man Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Murray Esson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Li checks a leg kick.
Esson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Li counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Esson!
Esson being controlled for a moment.
Li lands a nice forearm strike.
Li tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Esson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Esson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Li is looking for a kimura here.
Esson punching from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Li engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Li wants to pass the guard but Esson is keeping the position.
Li's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Li landing some decent shots from guard.
Esson trying to strike off his back.
Li wants to pass the guard but Esson is keeping the position.
Esson throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Li won't allow Esson to sweep him here.
Esson is striking off his back. Li thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Esson tries to get to full guard but Li has control of the leg.
Esson landing rabbit punches to the side of Li's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Esson wants to improve his position but Li is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Li wants to take a breather but Esson is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esson punching from the bottom.
Esson is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Esson is looking to improve his position but Li isn't that keen on the idea.
Esson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Li moves to back control.
Li is trying to stick to Esson's back but Esson is turning into Li. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Li's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Esson.
Esson is fighting to break Li's control of his arms but Li is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Esson throws a big right hand that misses.
Esson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li looking to control.
Esson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Esson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Esson throws an elbow that misses. Li uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Esson's guard. Nice move by Li!
Li advances to half guard.
Esson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Li tries to pass to full mount but Esson defends it.
Li blocks the strikes from Esson.
Li tries to pass to full mount but Esson defends it.
Li trying to control from half guard but Esson is working away.
Esson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Esson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Esson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esson missing with punches from the bottom.
Esson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Li looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Esson is not content to let Li control the position.
Esson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Esson landing a few short strikes.
Esson is looking to improve his position.
Esson won't allow Li to pass to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Esson wants to get back to full guard.
Esson punching from the bottom.
Esson is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
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 Wai Man Li will probably get the nod.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Li takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murray Esson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li swings widly with a right hand
and Esson counters with a solid body kick.
Esson throws a body kick that misses.
Li showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Esson.
Esson scores with a hook to the body. Li takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Li fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Esson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esson misses with a lunging right hand
and Li counters with a straight right hand.
Esson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Esson lands a really nice looking cross but Li seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Li has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Esson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Li at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li throws a sloppy body shot
and Esson counters with a left to the body.
Esson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Esson misses with a low kick.
Esson slips a straight right by Li.
Li slips under a jab.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esson moves away.
Esson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Li, as that shot connected.
Li takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Esson misses with a body kick.
Esson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Esson misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Esson.
Esson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li connects with a single shot there.
Esson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Li rather than just go for the knockout.
Li connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Esson's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esson manages to avoid it.
Esson wants to slow Li down by chopping away at his legs.
Murray Esson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esson throws a hook to the side of Li's head but Li sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Esson thumps Li with a low kick.
Esson tries to bum rush Li with a series of wild strikes but Li uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Esson throws a leg kick but Li checks it.
Esson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Esson checks the leg kick.
Li looks to land a right hand but Esson moved out of range.
Li swings for the body but Esson moves out of range.
Li lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Esson missing with punches from the bottom.
Esson strikes from the bottom but Li uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Li trying to control the position but Esson is working away.
Esson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Esson being controlled for a moment.
Li working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Esson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Esson punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li controlling the action here.
Li prevents Esson from improving his position.
Li lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li is looking to advance position but Esson won't allow it.
Esson tries to get to full guard but Li has control of the leg.
Li works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li with good strikes from the mount here!
Li lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Murray Esson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Esson misses with a wild body shot.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Esson scores with a hook to the body. Li takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Esson as he avoids it easily.
Esson throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
Esson looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Esson is out of range.
Li misses with a straight right.
Li scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Li lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Esson at a distance.
Esson misses with a leg kick.
Esson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Esson just misses with a punch to the body.
Esson throws an off balance right hand
and Li counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Esson throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
Esson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Esson blocks the low kick.
Esson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li shoots in looking for a takedown. Esson tries to sprawl out of it but Li keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Esson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Esson tries a head kick but it misses.
Esson thuds his right hand into Li's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Li lands a right hook to the body.
Li on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Esson. Esson obviously looking to wear him down.
Esson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Li comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Li on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Esson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Esson punching to the body, from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Grappling Pro Helsinki inform us that Esson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Esson wants to hit a switch here but Li passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Esson there!
Esson is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Li turns him over and now has his back.
Li tries to get the hooks in deep but Esson pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Esson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Esson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Li's guard. Nice work there by Esson.
We've been hearing good reports from Li's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Esson throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esson throws a big right hand that misses.
Esson landing with the ground and pound.
Wai Man Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Esson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Esson chips away with some ground and pound.
Esson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Li 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.
Li working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Esson.
Esson throwing strikes from guard but Li blocks nicely.
Li utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Li avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Esson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Esson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Esson chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esson is one step ahead there.
Li lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Esson keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murray Esson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Esson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Murray Esson!
After the big win, Murray Esson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Wai Man Li was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd rather die than lose to a joker like this guy again. I don't know where things went wrong, but I guarantee a win next time out.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lontrame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonto MacTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lontrame comes into the arena with Knife Party by Deftones blaring out of the sound system. MacTavish has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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182 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
32 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vincent Lontrame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Tonto MacTavish!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lontrame throws a push kick but MacTavish slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick by Lontrame misses
and MacTavish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacTavish connects with an inside leg kick.
Lontrame rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacTavish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lontrame misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Lontrame.
Lontrame misses with a kick to the body.
Lontrame throws a combination that misses
and MacTavish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lontrame throws the kick towards the body but MacTavish avoids it.
Lontrame misses with a body shot.
Lontrame blocks a low kick nicely.
Lontrame throws a sloppy head kick and MacTavish moves out of range easily.
Lontrame misses with a double jab
and MacTavish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lontrame throws a low kick but MacTavish avoids it.
MacTavish lands a nice shot to the body.
Lontrame misses with a body kick.
Nice shot by Lontrame.
MacTavish has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lontrame blocks a low kick nicely.
Lontrame takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacTavish lands a jab to the head.
MacTavish lands with a cross.
Lontrame misses with a few strikes there.
Lontrame misses with a body shot.
Lontrame pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacTavish lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lontrame swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lontrame throws a leg kick that misses.
MacTavish throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lontrame's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lontrame pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Lontrame.
Lontrame looks to throw a body kick
and MacTavish counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lontrame's knee momentarily.
Lontrame is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacTavish.
Lontrame is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lontrame.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame throws a poor cross that misses
and MacTavish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lontrame will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacTavish has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lontrame throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lontrame punishes MacTavish's body with a nice straight punch.
Lontrame attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacTavish moves out of range of the body kick.
MacTavish throws a chopping leg kick but Lontrame manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lontrame lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Tonto MacTavish has been cut.
MacTavish ducks right into an uppercut from Lontrame.
Lontrame looks to throw the jab but MacTavish is out of range.
Lontrame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by Lontrame misses
and MacTavish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lontrame connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vincent Lontrame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lontrame lands a high kick!
Lontrame throws a head kick that misses
and MacTavish makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lontrame is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame scores with a three punch combo!
MacTavish on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacTavish throws a leg kick but Lontrame checks it.
MacTavish is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lontrame had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab from Lontrame misses.
Lontrame falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacTavish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lontrame swings for the body but MacTavish moves out of range.
Lontrame misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Lontrame.
Lontrame checks a low kick from MacTavish.
Lontrame throws a head kick but MacTavish moves out of range.
Lontrame tried to score with a low kick but MacTavish checks it.
MacTavish with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lontrame tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by MacTavish.
Lontrame misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Lontrame misses.
Lontrame misses with a low kick.
MacTavish is looking to land body kicks.
Sloppy strikes from MacTavish. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lontrame throws a sloppy head kick
and MacTavish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lontrame swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lontrame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacTavish is looking to score with low kicks.
MacTavish tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lontrame tries to move into range but MacTavish moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body kick from Lontrame.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lontrame throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and MacTavish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lontrame lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacTavish circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by MacTavish - just one landing.
Lontrame avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tonto MacTavish will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tonto MacTavish's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MacTavish takes one to the side of the head.
MacTavish avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacTavish with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacTavish gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lontrame throws a lazy head kick
and MacTavish counters with a low kick, right behind Lontrame 's knee.
MacTavish takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lontrame rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacTavish counters with a straight right hand.
Lontrame throws a hook but MacTavish blocks it.
Lontrame paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacTavish has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Lontrame.
Lontrame throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lontrame throws a head kick that misses
and MacTavish counters with an outside leg kick.
Lontrame misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacTavish cracks the inside of Lontrame's front leg.
MacTavish scores with a head kick.
MacTavish buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTavish circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonto MacTavish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lontrame takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oooooh!!! MacTavish has knocked Lontrame down with a huge combo! MacTavish steps away and waves a wobbly Lontrame back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lontrame is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lontrame misses with a lunging right hand
and MacTavish counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oh Lontrame is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lontrame throws a leg kick
and MacTavish counters with a good, hard body kick but Lontrame shrugs it off.
Lontrame seems to have got his legs back now.
Lontrame doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacTavish connects with a solid leg kick.
MacTavish lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lontrame throws a sloppy head kick
and Lontrame takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lontrame throws a head kick but MacTavish moves out of range.
Lontrame throws the kick towards the body but MacTavish avoids it.
MacTavish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lontrame doesn't seem bothered though.
Lontrame swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lontrame tries to move into range but MacTavish moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish throws a leg kick but Lontrame sees it coming and moves out of range.
MacTavish closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lontrame rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacTavish counters with a stiff right hand.
MacTavish avoids the head kick by Lontrame.
Vincent Lontrame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacTavish comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lontrame on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lontrame finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
MacTavish lands a leg kick that knocks Lontrame off balance momentarily.
Lontrame throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacTavish takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacTavish scores with the left hand. Lontrame knows he should have avoided that one.
MacTavish slips under a jab from Lontrame.
Lontrame throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lontrame throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacTavish counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lontrame is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lontrame throws a body kick that misses
and MacTavish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lontrame.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacTavish.
MacTavish looks for a left high kick but can't connect. MacTavish backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Lontrame's temple! It sends Lontrame violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as MacTavish celebrates and the doctors try to help Lontrame!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Tonto MacTavish!
Tonto MacTavish managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redfield comes to the cage accompanied by Believers . Lebowski has chosen hotel california as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Redfield tries to move into range but Lebowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lebowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lebowski feints and then cracks Redfield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Redfield down.
Lebowski tries to move into range but Redfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Jeffrey Lebowski has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redfield.
Redfield throws a series of punches but Lebowski moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Lebowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lebowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lebowski slips under a jab.
Lebowski jabs Redfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lebowski blocks the body kick.
A big left from Lebowski misses.
Lebowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redfield misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Lebowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redfield misses with a double jab.
Redfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lebowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Redfield off the cage and back into range.
Lebowski throws a hook but Redfield blocks it.
Lebowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Lebowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redfield does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Redfield slips a straight right by Lebowski.
Lebowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lebowski connects with a single shot there.
Lebowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redfield.
Lebowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Redfield's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lebowski.
Lebowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Redfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lebowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Lebowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Lebowski.
Lebowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redfield has a takedown stuffed.
Redfield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lebowski.
A shot to the body from Lebowski misses
and Redfield counters with a big head kick but Lebowski shrugs it off.
Lebowski throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Lebowski misses.
Lebowski throws a nice looking combination but Redfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lebowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Redfield misses with the combination.
Redfield 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.
Redfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lebowski throws a head kick that misses.
Lebowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Redfield throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redfield closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lebowski trying to hold on to Redfield's head to control him but Redfield postures up.
Redfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lebowski wants to control but Redfield is keeping busy.
Redfield is nestled in close to Lebowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Redfield stops Lebowski from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We've been hearing that Redfield has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lebowski trying to hold on to Redfield's head to control him but Redfield postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeffrey Lebowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Lebowski'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.
Redfield's corner calls for a 1-2. Redfield obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lebowski misses with a low kick as Redfield jumps back.
Lebowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lebowski throws a head kick that Redfield semi-blocks.
Lebowski throws an overhand right that lands on Redfield's shoulder, as Redfield tries to avoid the shot.
Lebowski throws the left hand but Redfield avoids the punch easily.
Lebowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redfield throws a series of punches but Lebowski avoids them all with ease.
Jeffrey Lebowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lebowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Lebowski.
Lebowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lebowski scores with the left hand. Redfield knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski leaves Redfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lebowski throws the kick towards the body but Redfield avoids it.
Redfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lebowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redfield. Redfield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lebowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redfield moves away.
Lebowski throws a leg kick but Redfield moved away.
Lebowski throws an off balance right hand
and Redfield counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lebowski.
Chris Redfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redfield slips a jab from Lebowski.
Lebowski stuffs the takedown.
Jeffrey Lebowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lebowski misses with a low kick as Redfield jumps back.
Redfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lebowski is fending him off so far but Redfield persists. Nope, Lebowski circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Redfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lebowski tries to land a front kick but Redfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lebowski throws a wild body kick that Redfield sees coming a mile off.
Lebowski misses with a wild combination.
Lebowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Redfield walks into a jab.
Jeffrey Lebowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redfield ducks right into an uppercut from Lebowski.
A good leg kick by Lebowski.
Lebowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Lebowski sprawls well. He's pushed Redfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Lebowski.
Redfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lebowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lebowski keeps Redfield at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lebowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redfield has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lebowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lebowski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lebowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lebowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lebowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Redfield under the eye.
Both fighters circling a little - Lebowski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lebowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lebowski keeps Redfield at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by Lebowski.
That kick from Lebowski tenderised Redfield's leg. Redfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lebowski scores with a head kick. Redfield tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good shot there by Lebowski.
Lebowski cracks Redfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lebowski throws a nice head kick!
Redfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Redfield is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Redfield moves out of range as Lebowski throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Lebowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Lebowski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice body kick there by Lebowski.
Lebowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Redfield in the body.
Lebowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Redfield misses with a double jab.
Lebowski with a hook.
Redfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lebowski misses with a body shot.
Redfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by Lebowski.
Lebowski throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Redfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redfield tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski misses with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lebowski. Redfield shrugs it off though.
Lebowski throws a head kick but Redfield moves out of range.
Lebowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redfield.
Redfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Redfield moves out of range of the body kick from Lebowski.
Lebowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Redfield in the body.
Redfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lebowski misses with a low kick as Redfield jumps back.
Redfield avoids a kick to the body.
Lebowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lebowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski misses with an uppercut
and Redfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lebowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Redfield throws a head kick but Lebowski moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Redfield.
Redfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lebowski circles away.
Redfield misses with a straight left.
Redfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lebowski but Lebowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lebowski.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lebowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Redfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lebowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lebowski throws a head kick that half lands.
Redfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lebowski.
Redfield walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lebowski.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lebowski.
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 thudding body kick lands there by Lebowski!
Redfield will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lebowski - that will leave a mark!
Lebowski lands with a nice body punch.
Lebowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lebowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Redfield's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Lebowski.
Lebowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lebowski blocks a head kick by Redfield.
Lebowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Lebowski sizes up Redfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Lebowski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jeffrey Lebowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Redfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lebowski lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chris Redfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lebowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Lebowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lebowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Lebowski!
Jeffrey Lebowski 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conan Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar has chosen KoRn En Vivo Mtv as his entrance music. Conan Cross has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Conan Cross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cross.
Cross avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Escobar swings for the body but Cross moves out of range.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
Cross misses with a head kick.
Escobar jabs Cross to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escobar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cross is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.
Cross is trying to control Escobar's posture but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.
Cross tries to buck Escobar off but Escobar is having none of it.
Escobar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross tries to buck Escobar off but Escobar is having none of it.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Cross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cross is trying to get back to half guard.
Escobar trying to control the action but Cross is working from the bottom.
Escobar tries to score with some ground and pound. Cross controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Escobar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cross to see if he's OK.
Cross tries to buck Escobar off but Escobar is having none of it.
Cross is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Escobar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cross haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands a few punches from side control.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.
Escobar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cross knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Escobar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar landing a few strikes.
Cross is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Escobar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cross is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Escobar laying and praying for a moment but Cross takes advantage and regains half guard.
Escobar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Escobar breaks from Cross's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cross is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cross stops Escobar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Escobar is working for a guillotine from mount but Cross frees his head quite easily.
Cross is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cross is squirming around, avoiding Escobar's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cross has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cross!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cross fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobar checks it well.
Pablo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross shoots in looking for a takedown but Escobar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cross's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cross throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Cross stuffs the takedown attempt from Escobar. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet.
Cross is looking to clinch.
Escobar has a takedown stuffed.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body. Cross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cross is looking to score with low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar as he connects with a hook.
Cross avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Escobar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Escobar.
Good work by Escobar as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross fails with a takedown attempt.
Escobar throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range.
Escobar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cross is trying to control but Escobar passes into side control!
Cross tries to improve position but can't.
Cross is working hard here to advance position.
Escobar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Escobar throws a strike aimed at the side of Cross's head but Cross avoids it well.
Escobar trying to control the position but Cross is working away.
Escobar misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Cross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cross manages to work his way to half guard, despite Escobar's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar not doing much here.
Escobar wants to pass to mount but Cross is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cross is looking to improve his position.
Escobar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Escobar working over Cross with some ground and pound. Cross looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Escobar works his way into full mount!
Cross can't escape the position.
Escobar wants to control the pace but Cross is squirming around nicely.
Escobar working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries to control but Cross wriggling away.
Cross really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cross tries to lock up and control but Escobar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Escobar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cross is squirming around, avoiding Escobar's attempts to control the action.
Cross is working to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Escobar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Escobar is looking to clinch but Cross is avoiding it.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Escobar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Escobar cracks a nice hook into Cross's ribs.
Escobar slips a straight right by Cross.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Cross moves away and avoids it.
Cross attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Escobar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cross is fending him off so far but Escobar persists. Nope, Cross circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobar throws a hook but Cross avoids it easily.
Escobar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cross's guard.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Cross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobar.
Cross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Escobar won't allow Cross to sweep him here.
Cross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar throws a big right hand that misses.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Cross is keeping the position.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cross's guard.
Cross is staying active underneath Escobar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cross trying to hold on to Escobar's head to control him but Escobar postures up.
Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but Cross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cross reverses the position - he's now on top in Escobar's guard.
Pablo Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escobar looking to control.
Cross is in close to Escobar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Escobar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cross has picked Escobar up and slammed him! Escobar can't keep hold of the triangle and Cross manages to pass to side control!
A lull in the action here as Cross stalls from top position.
Cross landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar manages to get back to half guard.
Cross throwing shots but Escobar is blocking nicely.
Escobar is looking for a sweep. Cross is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cross trying to mount his opponent but Escobar defends it.
Escobar wants to get back to full guard but Cross has mounted him!
Escobar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Escobar wants to control but Cross is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar gets back to full guard.
Cross postures up.
Cross wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Escobar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobar wants to control but Cross is keeping him busy.
Escobar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Escobar is trying to control. Cross wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cross ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cross misses with a hook.
Cross getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cross swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Cross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Cross.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Escobar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escobar takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Cross throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cross moves out of range of the strikes.
Cross jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch but Cross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Escobar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cross throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
Escobar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cross's hands.
Escobar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Cross sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cross throws a leg kick that misses.
Escobar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar as he connects with a hook.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cross scores with a head kick. Escobar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Escobar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escobar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cross rather than just go for the knockout.
Cross throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar checks a leg kick.
Escobar misses with an uppercut
and Cross moves into the clinch.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar missing with knees to the body.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar gets control of Cross's arms and successfully pulls guard. Escobar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cross defends it easily.
Escobar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Escobar wants to sweep here but Cross controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cross is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar postures up.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobar content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cross has locked up a guillotine! Cross's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Escobar is holding on here and Cross must be using up a lot of energy. Escobar has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cross gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Conan Cross!
Conan Cross retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Conan Cross 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolaj Orlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danza Kuduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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35
200 lbs
27 - 11 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolaj Orlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Danza Kuduro!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orlow scores with a head kick. Kuduro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kuduro connects with a jab.
Orlow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuduro.
Orlow lands with a shot to the body.
Orlow seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Orlow throws a sloppy head kick
and Kuduro counters with a thumping low kick.
Kuduro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuduro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlow manages to avoid it.
Kuduro has closed the distance and engaged Orlow in a clinch.
Orlow lands a body shot.
Orlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlow is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kuduro working aggressively here.
Orlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuduro's coach down at 63745 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuduro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Orlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuduro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Orlow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlow tries to break the clinch but Kuduro is controlling the position.
Orlow blocking some punches.
Kuduro takes a shot to the head.
Orlow tries to circle away but Kuduro has him pinned against the cage.
Kuduro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuduro has a couple of punches blocked by Orlow.
Kuduro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlow blocks an uppercut.
Kuduro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orlow misses with some punches.
Orlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlow tries to throw a body punch but Kuduro avoids it by throwing Orlow back against the cage.
Kuduro has a couple of punches blocked by Orlow.
Kuduro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Orlow.
Kuduro throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuduro.
Orlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuduro is leaning against Orlow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlow misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlow lands with a right to the head.
Orlow blocks an uppercut.
Orlow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuduro misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kuduro on the inside.
Kuduro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuduro scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuduro tries to work over Orlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Kuduro.
Kuduro cracks Orlow with a nice body shot.
Kuduro tries a body shot but Orlow blocks it.
Orlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuduro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orlow tries to work over Kuduro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuduro's elbow.
Orlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kuduro fails to land.
A short right from Orlow on the inside.
Orlow scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlow stalling in the clinch but Kuduro improves position.
Orlow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuduro walks away with a smile on his face. Orlow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Orlow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuduro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuduro lands with a light punch inside.
Orlow working aggressively here.
Kuduro throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Kuduro.
Orlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuduro's elbow.
Kuduro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orlows head.
Kuduro misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Kuduro.
Orlow has had enough of the clinch but Kuduro keeps him there for the moment.
Kuduro prevents a body shot from Orlow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuduro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orlow or not.
Orlow is breathing heavily.
Orlow working aggressively here.
Kuduro lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlow.
Orlow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuduro's elbow.
Kuduro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orlow backwards.
Orlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuduro controls his hands.
Kuduro swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuduro lands a right hand.
Orlow blocking some punches.
Orlow tries a body shot but Kuduro blocks it.
Orlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlow misses with a punch to the body.
Kuduro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuduro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orlow backwards.
Orlow lands with a right to the head.
Orlow misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuduro.
Kuduro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlow blocking some punches.
Kuduro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orlow's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Kuduro fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danza Kuduro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Orlow tries to land a front kick but Kuduro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuduro.
Kuduro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlow was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuduro.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuduro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Orlow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orlow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuduro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuduro clinches with his opponent.
Kuduro lands a left hand.
Kuduro throws a head punch that misses.
Orlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuduro blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kuduro fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuduro.
Orlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuduro lands a hook that snaps the head of Orlow backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kuduro fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Kuduro scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlow prevents a body shot from Kuduro.
Orlow breaks the clinch.
Kuduro throws the kick towards the body but Orlow avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuduro is just out of range.
Orlow throws a lazy body kick
and Kuduro counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Kuduro misses.
Kuduro clinches up against the cage.
Orlow throws a head punch that misses.
Orlow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuduro's elbow.
Kuduro pushes Orlow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuduro lands a hook that snaps the head of Orlow backwards.
Orlow prevents a body shot from Kuduro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlow working hard to break the clinch.
Kuduro blocks a body shot from Orlow.
Kuduro pushes Orlow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kuduro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuduro prevents a body shot from Orlow.
Orlow tries to throw a body punch but Kuduro avoids it by throwing Orlow back against the cage.
Orlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuduro.
Orlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuduro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuduro.
Orlow manages to pull guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kuduro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orlow's head.
Kuduro postures up in Orlow's guard and throws a big left but Orlow blocks it.
Kuduro throws an elbow that misses. Orlow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kuduro's guard. Nice move by Orlow!
Orlow stopping the sweep attempt from Kuduro.
Kuduro is controlling Orlow's posture.
Kuduro wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuduro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kuduro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro thows a huge punch but Orlow dodges it nicely.
Orlow is pressing down on Kuduro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuduro trying to control but Orlow is working from the bottom.
Kuduro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuduro throws a strike but Orlow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuduro is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlow wants to sweep here but Kuduro controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuduro stands up over Orlow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kuduro looking to pass the guard.
Kuduro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kuduro trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlow 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!
Orlow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuduro's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danza Kuduro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Orlow blocks the body kick.
Kuduro throws a low kick, looking for Orlow's leg but Orlow calmly moves out of range.
Orlow gets tackled into the cage by Kuduro. Kuduro maintains the clinch.
Kuduro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlow misses with a punch to the body.
Kuduro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orlow or not.
A nice left hand lands by Orlow.
Orlow misses with some punches.
Kuduro lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuduro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuduro lands with a light punch inside.
Kuduro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuduro lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuduro.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuduro.
Kuduro gets through Orlow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orlow is rocked!
Kuduro misses with the head strike.
Oh Orlow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuduro lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuduro.
Orlow working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlow.
Orlow seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuduro lands with a right to the head.
Kuduro scores with a hook to the body.
Kuduro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuduro can't find room to land a body shot as Orlow controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Kuduro.
Kuduro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orlow backwards.
Orlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuduro.
A body shot lands from Kuduro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlow blocking some punches.
Kuduro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuduro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orlow blocks a body shot from Kuduro.
Kuduro throws a big uppercut that drops Orlow! More strikes from Kuduro and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Orlow lies dazed against the cage as Kuduro celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danza Kuduro!
Danza Kuduro very nearly forgot to thank The Big Kabosh amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby McBobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBobby kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cold as Ice -- MOP. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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36
212 lbs
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34
209 lbs
32 - 16 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby McBobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBobby forces Nelson back against the cage and clinches.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBobby's elbow.
McBobby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from McBobby.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McBobby displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nelson up against the cage.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by McBobby.
McBobby throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but McBobby prevents it.
McBobby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Nelson lands a right hand that snaps the head of McBobby backwards.
Nelson tries to pull guard but McBobby forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McBobby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson stalling in the clinch but McBobby improves position.
McBobby tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nelson avoids it.
McBobby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McBobby misses with a hook from the clinch.
McBobby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nelson.
Still in the clinch, Nelson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as McBobby controls the action.
McBobby throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nelson tries to work over McBobby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nelson jumps guard.
McBobby controls from within his opponent's guard.
McBobby would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McBobby trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McBobby is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson keeping moving, preventing McBobby from controlling successfully.
Nelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nelson pulls McBobby in close to his closed guard and prevents McBobby from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McBobby won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
McBobby wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bobby McBobby just wasn't active enough.
Nelson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McBobby finds it's way round the side to connect with Nelson's head.
Gunnar Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBobby misses with a kick to the body.
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
McBobby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McBobby is trying to force a seperation but Nelson has the dominant position.
Nelson takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.
McBobby lands with a short shot to the head.
McBobby lands an elbow inside that Nelson shrugs off.
McBobby misses with the head strike.
Nelson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McBobby uses from the top position.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McBobby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBobby sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McBobby trying to hold on to Nelson's head to control him but Nelson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBobby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBobby has hold of Nelson's hands but Nelson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McBobby is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nelson is nestled in close to McBobby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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 Bobby McBobby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McBobby misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McBobby.
Nelson moves into range and clinches up with McBobby.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
McBobby throws an elbow that misses.
Nelson lands a body shot.
McBobby lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by McBobby.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, McBobby throws an elbow but misses.
Nelson avoiding damage as McBobby throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McBobby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson avoiding damage as McBobby throws knees to the body.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McBobby after a bit of a struggle.
Nelson lands a left hand.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
McBobby creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nelson's defenses.
McBobby misses with a short punch on the inside.
McBobby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson avoids the elbow strike from McBobby, against the cage.
McBobby misses with some punches.
McBobby misses with an elbow strike.
Nelson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McBobby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nelson lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson cracks McBobby with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBobby misses with an elbow over the top.
Nelson lands a nice uppercut.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike from McBobby.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McBobby just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nelson's brow.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from McBobby.
McBobby lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McBobby lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Gunnar Nelson's cut even more.
Nelson working aggressively here.
McBobby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
Nelson lands with a light punch inside.
McBobby lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McBobby misses with the head strike.
Nelson misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from McBobby as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from McBobby.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
McBobby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nelson.
Nelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands with a short shot to the head.
Nelson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McBobby misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McBobby just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nelson's brow.
McBobby throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunnar Nelson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
McBobby comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nelson blocks the elbow strike.
McBobby misses with some punches.
McBobby blocks a body shot from Nelson.
McBobby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McBobby gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McBobby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson gets through McBobby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson working aggressively here.
McBobby blocks an uppercut.
McBobby trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a punch to the body.
McBobby blocks an uppercut.
McBobby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson blocks the elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from McBobby.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nelson.
McBobby misses with a hook from the clinch.
McBobby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
McBobby lands a shot to the body.
Nelson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Gunnar Nelson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McBobby lands a hook to the side of the head.
McBobby misses with an elbow strike.
Nelson avoids a wild elbow strike from McBobby.
Nelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McBobby backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McBobby throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McBobby manages to break the clinch.
McBobby connects with a solid leg kick.
McBobby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nelson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 Bobby McBobby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McBobby misses with a double jab
and Nelson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McBobby's guard.
McBobby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
McBobby stalling.
McBobby is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bobby McBobby just wasn't active enough.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McBobby defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBobby scores with a punch to the head.
Nelson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McBobby, pushing him back against the cage.
McBobby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nelson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McBobby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McBobby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
McBobby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
Nelson lands with a light punch inside.
McBobby has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
McBobby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson lands a shoulder strike.
McBobby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunnar Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McBobby misses with the head strike.
McBobby blocks an uppercut.
McBobby misses with an elbow strike.
Nelson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nelson avoids a wild elbow strike from McBobby.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by McBobby.
McBobby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson taking a breather.
McBobby misses with the head strike.
Nelson dodges an elbow strike from McBobby.
McBobby has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
McBobby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Nelson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nelson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McBobby backwards.
McBobby lands a right hand.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nelson working aggressively here.
McBobby scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McBobby just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McBobby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobby has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from McBobby fails to land.
McBobby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobby scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
McBobby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McBobby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as McBobby controls his hands.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBobby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
Bobby McBobby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBobby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson pulls guard effortlessly.
Nelson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gunnar Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McBobby defends it easily.
McBobby gets to his feet - Nelson follows without any prompting.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nelson lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson lands with a short shot to the head.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Nelson is trying to push McBobby away but McBobby has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Nelson.
I think McBobby 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mar Vell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kuusela might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Promentory. Mar Vell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mar Vell!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vell lands with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Vell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vell.
Kuusela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Vell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vell.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vell.
Vell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuusela wants to slow Vell down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuusela manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kuusela looking for a guillotine here but Vell defends easily.
Kuusela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vell is in close to Kuusela's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kuusela is looking for a triangle but Vell pushes his legs off easily.
Vell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuusela is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vell connects with a couple of short punches.
Vell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuusela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kuusela 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.
Vell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuusela looking for subs off his back but Vell has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kuusela looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuusela looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuusela wants to control but Vell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuusela is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Vell there.
Kuusela looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuusela blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vell.
Kuusela wants to improve his position but Vell is controlling well.
Kuusela has hold of Vell's hands but Vell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuusela controlling the position for now.
Vell trying to control the action but Kuusela is working from the bottom.
Vell working the head and body with strikes.
Vell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuusela moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vell won't allow Kuusela to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuusela works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuusela working a defensive guard here.
Vell tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuusela is retaining full guard.
Vell throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuusela had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vell defends it easily.
Kuusela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vell working some strikes from top position.
Vell being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vell landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mar Vell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kuusela checks the leg kick.
Kuusela throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vell on the side of the head.
Vell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kuusela tries a low kick but Vell avoids it.
Nice body kick from Vell.
Kuusela keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuusela walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vell.
Kuusela takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Vell misses.
Kuusela takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Vell scores with a jab to the body.
Vell scores with a jab to the head.
Mar Vell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vell, right into the meat.
Kuusela closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuusela is rocked!
Vell with a jab.
Oh Kuusela is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vell thuds a left hand into Kuusela's body.
Vell scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuusela stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuusela wants it to stay on the feet.
Vell drops Kuusela with a big left hand! Kuusela is injured, injured bad! Vell jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mar Vell!
Post fight, Mar Vell stared into the camera and said 'Not so tough when you fight someone with a chin, huh?'.
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