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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Tweedie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tweedie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Snow Patrol - Chocolate. Edwards has chosen Like a surgeon as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Callum Tweedie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tweedie is trying to defend but Edwards finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tweedie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edwards.
Tweedie tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edwards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tweedie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edwards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tweedie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edwards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tweedie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edwards wants to pass to mount but Tweedie is defending the position.
Tweedie is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tweedie wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Edwards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tweedie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Edwards trying to control from Tweedie's half guard. Tweedie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tweedie keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Tweedie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tweedie tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
Tweedie moves out of range of the body kick.
Tweedie throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Tweedie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Edwards looks for the body kick but Tweedie saw that one coming.
Tweedie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tweedie moves into the clinch.
Edwards throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Tweedie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Edwards is trying to break free.
Tweedie avoiding damage as Edwards throws knees to the body.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Tweedie avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tweedie blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tweedie avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Edwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tweedie misses with a body punch.
Tweedie taking a breather.
Tweedie blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edwards scores with a shoulder strike.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Tweedie avoids the damage to the body.
Edwards is trying to push Tweedie away but Tweedie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by Tweedie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards lands with a short shot to the head.
Edwards wants to stall.
Edwards throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Edwards 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.
Edwards blocks a low kick nicely.
Edwards fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tweedie is out of range.
Tweedie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tweedie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edwards circles away quickly and effectively.
Edwards tries to land a front kick but Tweedie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good work by Tweedie as he checks the leg kick.
Edwards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edwards looks to land a left hand but Tweedie moved out of range nicely.
Edwards scores with a three punch combo!
Tweedie works Edwards's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Tweedie.
Blake Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards pushes Tweedie up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a body punch.
Edwards holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tweedie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
Tweedie tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Tweedie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tweedie's efforts to push away.
Edwards is leaning against Tweedie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is trying to push Tweedie away but Tweedie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tweedie blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards misses with some punches.
Edwards lands a body shot.
Tweedie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tweedie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edwards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tweedie prevents it.
Tweedie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edwards misses with an elbow over the top.
Edwards stalling.
Blake Edwards seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tweedie avoids it.
Edwards throws a head punch that misses.
Tweedie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tweedie tries to stall but Edwards uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tweedie misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards is looking to control Tweedie's arms but Tweedie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edwards has his back to the cage.
Edwards misses with a body punch.
Edwards misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tweedie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tweedie manages to break the clinch.
Tweedie misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Edwards.
Edwards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tweedie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Edwards backs up against the cage.
It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Edwards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Callum Tweedie is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Edwards misses.
Tweedie moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Tweedie sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blake Edwards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Blake Edwards's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tweedie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tweedie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tweedie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tweedie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edwards shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tweedie is trying to defend but Edwards finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Edwards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tweedie defending well though.
Tweedie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tweedie has his hands on Edwards's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tweedie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tweedie is trying to control the position but Edwards postures up.
Tweedie keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edwards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tweedie is trying to keep Edwards in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Edwards bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tweedie's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tweedie throws a right hand that Edwards ducks under and follows up with a left that Edwards also avoids with ease.
Tweedie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards misses with a looping left.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Tweedie is just out of range.
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tweedie throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Edwards tries to clinch but Tweedie moves out of range.
Tweedie misses with a looping right.
Edwards pushes Tweedie up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards is trying to break free.
Edwards is struggling to control the position.
Tweedie blocks an elbow strike.
Blake Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tweedie blocks an uppercut.
Tweedie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tweedie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Edwards up against the cage.
Tweedie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Edwards.
Edwards tries a body shot but Tweedie blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tweedie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Edwards misses with some punches.
Edwards avoiding damage.
Edwards is trying to stall.
Callum Tweedie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tweedie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tweedie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edwards smiles and moves away.
Edwards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tweedie pinned against the cage. Tweedie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Edwards 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Edwards!
Blake Edwards made sure to mention his sponsor, Perkele! in his post fight interview.
Callum Tweedie spoke after the fight, saying 'Eh..... Ok.....'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Hero of the Day. Laitinen has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Keni Susi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
30 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laitinen throws a body kick that misses.
Laitinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Susi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Susi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Susi lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Laitinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laitinen wriggles free and stands up.
Susi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Susi shoots in but no luck this time.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laitinen sprawls well. Laitinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.
Susi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laitinen pinned against the cage. Laitinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laitinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Susi. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi shoots in but no luck this time.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown. Laitinen tries to sprawl out of it but Susi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laitinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Keni Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi shoots in but Laitinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown. Laitinen tries to sprawl out of it but Susi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laitinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laitinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt - Laitinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Susi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Laitinen is trying to defend but Susi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi is working for a kimura but Laitinen is defending it quite comfortably.
Laitinen tries to roll over but Susi keeps him under control.
Laitinen has his hands clasped together around Susi's back. He's all about the action.
Susi is working for a submission of some sort.
Laitinen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi is working for a kimura but Laitinen is defending it quite comfortably.
Susi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laitinen keeping hold of Susi's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laitinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Susi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Laitinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Susi is trying to get an arm triangle but Laitinen is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Susi 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Keni Susi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Susi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Susi seems to be looking for submissions.
Susi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Susi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laitinen can do to turn this around?
Susi trying to pass the guard but Laitinen defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Susi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitinen is keeping the position for now.
Susi throws a big right hand that misses.
Susi tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitinen is retaining full guard.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Susi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laitinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laitinen is looking to stand up but Susi isn't so interested in that idea.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitinen is pulling down on Susi's head to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Laitinen 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laitinen misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi dives in for a single leg takedown but Laitinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Laitinen lands a body shot.
Susi jumps guard but Laitinen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laitinen presses Susi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laitinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Susi blocking some punches.
Susi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Susi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Susi jumps guard but Laitinen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laitinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Susi's elbow.
Laitinen lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen can't find room to land a body shot as Susi controls the action.
Laitinen stalling.
Laitinen lands a nice uppercut.
Laitinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laitinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Susi backwards.
Susi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Laitinen to keep the fight standing.
Laitinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Laitinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Susi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Susi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Laitinen dodges the ground and pound from Susi.
Susi throwing strikes but Laitinen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Susi can't do much from the bottom here.
Susi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitinen throws a strike aimed at the side of Susi's head but Susi avoids it well.
Keni Susi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Susi is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Susi trying to remain calm as Laitinen controls from the top position.
Susi dodges the ground and pound from Laitinen.
Susi tries to bench press Laitinen off him but Laitinen keeps the position.
Laitinen trying to control the action but Susi is working from the bottom.
Susi defending against the ground and pound.
Laitinen trying to control the action but Susi is working from the bottom.
Susi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laitinen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Susi to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laitinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Susi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laitinen is aware though and is defending well.
Susi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Susi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laitinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laitinen postures up in Susi's guard and throws a big left but Susi blocks it.
Susi looking for a guillotine here but Laitinen defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Susi has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laitinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Susi keeping full guard, as Laitinen tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slapping body kick lands there for Laitinen.
Susi dives in and grabs Laitinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laitinen pushes down on Susi's head and hops out.
Susi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laitinen is fending him off so far but Susi persists. Nope, Laitinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laitinen as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laitinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Laitinen misses.
Susi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laitinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Susi scrambles back to his feet.
Susi dives in for a single leg takedown but Laitinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Laitinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Laitinen fails to land.
Laitinen lands with a light punch inside.
Susi tries to pull guard but Laitinen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Laitinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Susi with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laitinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Susi's head.
Ilkka Laitinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laitinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Susi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laitinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laitinen wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilkka Laitinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Laitinen 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilkka Laitinen!
Ilkka Laitinen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rauta Naama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roque Barretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naama kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bulls On Parade. Barretto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Last Man Standing - By 4ft Fingers. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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170 lbs
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauta Naama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roque Barretto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barretto lands with a shot to the body.
Naama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barretto scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Rauta Naama has been cut.
Barretto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Naama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Naama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barretto but Barretto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Naama. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from Barretto is predictable there
and Naama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barretto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Naama misses with a takedown attempt - Barretto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barretto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Naama.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauta Naama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barretto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naama.
Naama walks into a left hand.
Naama checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barretto. That's going to slow Naama down.
Naama tries to keep at a distance but Barretto has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naama throws a head punch that misses.
Barretto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barretto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barretto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Naama backwards.
Nice body punch from Barretto - that landed with a thud.
Naama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barretto avoids it.
Naama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barretto.
Barretto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barretto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Naama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barretto.
Barretto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barretto tries a knee to the head but Naama blocks it.
Barretto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Naama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barretto avoids it.
Naama gets through Barretto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Naama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Barretto - that landed with a thud.
Naama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barretto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Barretto lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barretto blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Barretto.
Naama is breathing heavily.
Barretto lands a hook that snaps the head of Naama backwards.
A short left from Barretto.
Naama looking to throw knees to the head but Barretto is blocking nicely.
A short left from Barretto.
Barretto with a knee to the head.
Naama is rocked!
Naama missing with knees to the body.
Oh Naama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barretto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Naama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barretto tries to throw a body punch but Naama avoids it by throwing Barretto back against the cage.
Naama seems to have got his legs back now.
Barretto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barretto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Naama looking to throw knees to the head but Barretto is blocking nicely.
Barretto is leaning against Naama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Barretto.
Barretto lands with a light punch inside.
Barretto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barretto lands a big right hand that drops Naama! The killer instinct kicks in and Barretto finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Barretto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roque Barretto!
An out of breath Roque Barretto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolaj Orlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendrik Daross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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202 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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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 - 20 - 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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hendrik Daross!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlow wants to clinch.
Daross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Daross has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Orlow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daross misses the shot to the body.
Daross dips down and scores with a jab 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 lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlow misses the target.
Both fighters circling a little - Orlow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Orlow throws a sloppy head kick and Daross moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Daross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlow moves out of range as Daross strikes.
Daross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daross throws a right hand that misses
and Orlow counters with a nice body kick.
Orlow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daross checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Orlow slams his shin into Daross's torso.
A lazy body kick from Orlow
and Daross counters with a nice body kick.
Orlow throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Orlow with a hook.
A big left from Daross misses.
Daross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daross misses with a hook.
Orlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orlow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Orlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daross to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daross tries to keep at a distance but Orlow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Daross pushes Orlow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daross scores with a shoulder strike.
Orlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daross misses with some punches.
Orlow throws a head punch that misses.
Daross is trying to break the clinch but Orlow is controlling him.
Daross lands a hook that snaps the head of Orlow backwards.
Still in the clinch, Orlow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orlow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlow.
Orlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlow working aggressively here.
Orlow blocks a body shot from Daross.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orlow.
Orlow breaks the clinch.
Orlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daross lands with an uppercut that bounces Orlow off the cage and back into range.
Orlow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daross doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlow thuds his shin into the meat of Daross's side.
Orlow throws a lazy right hand but Daross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlow cracks Daross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daross fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orlow on the side of the head.
Orlow scores with a punch to the head.
Orlow lands a leg kick that knocks Daross off balance momentarily.
Orlow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Daross is rocked!
It looks like Hendrik Daross has been cut.
Daross misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Orlow.
Daross is still on wobbly legs! Can Orlow finish him?
Orlow clobbers Daross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlow misses with a body kick.
Daross moves out of range as Orlow throws a body kick.
Orlow tries to move into range but Daross moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Daross misses.
Orlow slips under a jab from Daross.
Daross seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orlow blocks a jab.
Daross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlow.
Orlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daross misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daross misses with an uppercut.
Daross loads up on a big right hand but Orlow slips the punch.
Orlow throws a lazy head kick
and Daross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daross lands with a kick to the ribs.
Orlow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orlow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlow looks for the body kick but Daross saw that one coming.
Daross on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Daross.
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 Nikolaj Orlow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hendrik Daross's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orlow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daross.
Orlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daross.
Daross tries to bum rush Orlow with a series of wild strikes but Orlow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daross throws a looping overhand right but Orlow ducks down to avoid it.
Daross takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orlow lands a nice looking body kick.
Orlow connects with a leg kick. Daross looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orlow jabs at Daross's body.
Daross tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orlow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Orlow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daross circles away quickly and effectively.
Daross lands with a nice body punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orlow.
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!
Orlow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Daross takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlow throws a right hand that misses
and Daross counters with a head kick.
Orlow just misses with a punch to the body.
Daross moves out of range of the body kick.
Orlow throws the kick towards the body but Daross avoids it.
Orlow pushes Daross away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlow. Daross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlow misses with a kick to the body
and Daross counters with a nice body kick.
Daross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daross takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Daross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlow.
Orlow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daross throws an off balance right hand
and Orlow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Daross lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orlow can't find room to land a body shot as Daross controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darosss head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daross misses with a punch on the inside.
Daross tries a body shot but Orlow blocks it.
Orlow blocks a body shot from Daross.
Daross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlow misses with some punches.
Orlow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daross backwards.
Orlow is stalling here.
Orlow is working Daross over against the cage.
Orlow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Daross misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Orlow fails to land.
Daross prevents a body shot from Orlow.
Orlow misses with a body punch.
Daross working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daross's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nikolaj Orlow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orlow has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Orlow tries a body shot but Daross blocks it.
Orlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daross or not.
Daross is breathing heavily.
Orlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daross can't find room to land a body shot as Orlow controls the action.
Daross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlow pushes Daross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daross swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlow is trying to push Daross away but Daross has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlow misses with the head strike.
Daross misses with a body punch.
Orlow prevents a body shot from Daross.
Orlow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daross just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Orlow.
Daross struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlow controls his hands.
Orlow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daross or not.
Daross looking to slow down the pace here.
Daross throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daross throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlow.
Daross lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlow.
Orlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daross blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daross tries a body shot but Orlow blocks it.
Daross has had enough of the clinch but Orlow keeps him there for the moment.
Daross misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Orlow fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolaj Orlow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hendrik Daross's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Daross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikolaj Orlow is winning the standup battle so far.
Daross misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Daross missing with a left hand there. Orlow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daross misses with a low kick.
Orlow scores with a spinning back kick!
Orlow is looking to clinch.
Daross throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Orlow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Daross paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daross throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daross has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daross there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daross blocks a leg kick.
Orlow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlow takes a kick to the side of the head.
Orlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlow misses with a low kick.
Orlow tries a low kick but Daross avoids it.
Orlow throws a push kick but Daross slaps the foot to one side.
Daross has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orlow.
Orlow tries to clinch up.
Daross connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orlow's hands.
Orlow throws a head kick but Daross moves out of range.
Daross moves out of range of the leg kick from Orlow.
Daross jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hendrik Daross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daross goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daross moves out of range of the body kick from Orlow.
Daross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daross throws a lazy right hand but Orlow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orlow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Orlow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orlow throws out a leg kick but Daross moves out of range and Orlow only half commits.
Orlow tries to clinch there but Daross circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlow defending well as Daross loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Daross does it's job there.
A big right from Orlow misses.
Daross misses with a leg kick
and Orlow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Orlow misses with a punch to the body.
Orlow pushes Daross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlow lands with a right to the head.
Orlow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daross.
Orlow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Orlow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Daross.
Daross lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daross can't find room to land a body shot as Orlow controls the action.
Orlow can't find room to land a body shot as Daross controls the action.
A short left from Orlow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orlow can't find room to land a body shot as Daross controls the action.
Daross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlow backwards.
Orlow has a couple of punches blocked by Daross.
Daross struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlow controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Orlow.
Orlow is trying to break free.
Orlow controlling the action here for a moment.
Orlow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orlow blocks a body shot from Daross.
Nikolaj Orlow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlow prevents a body shot from Daross.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nikolaj Orlow.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orlow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nikolaj Orlow!
After winning the bout, Nikolaj Orlow 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 Noel Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is Duality - Slipknot. A fine choice. Makaaja is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BassLovers United - I Can't Dance. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noel Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mica Makaaja!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith dips to his left and cracks Makaaja with an uppercut!
It looks like Mica Makaaja has been cut.
Smith misses the body punch
so Makaaja counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Makaaja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makaaja drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Makaaja jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Makaaja from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makaaja is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Makaaja off! Makaaja jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Makaaja from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Makaaja saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makaaja manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Makaaja told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Makaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Makaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makaaja trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Makaaja passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Makaaja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Makaaja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Makaaja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is not content to let Makaaja control the position.
Smith tries to buck Makaaja off but Makaaja is having none of it.
Makaaja goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Makaaja's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Makaaja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Makaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Makaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Makaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mica Makaaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mica Makaaja's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Makaaja ducks down to avoid it.
Makaaja looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makaaja passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smith!
Makaaja can't control as he wanted to and Smith manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Makaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mica Makaaja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is not content to let Makaaja control the position.
Makaaja is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Makaaja from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Makaaja drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Makaaja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makaaja has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith is looking to stand up but Makaaja won't let him.
Makaaja is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Makaaja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Makaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makaaja is keeping the position for now.
Makaaja isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Makaaja on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
Makaaja can't do much from the bottom here.
Makaaja is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Makaaja struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makaaja is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Noel Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mica Makaaja's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith throws a jab when Makaaja was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Makaaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaaja drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smith keeping full guard, as Makaaja tries to pass.
Makaaja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Makaaja from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makaaja drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makaaja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Makaaja's legs - danger averted.
Makaaja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith trying to control but Makaaja is working from the bottom.
Makaaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Makaaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith wanted to stand there but Makaaja had control of the position.
Makaaja keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Makaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Makaaja tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makaaja doesn't seem phased though.
Makaaja avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaaja.
Makaaja misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith sends Makaaja crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith is motioning to the referee to let Makaaja up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Makaaja is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makaaja is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith looks to throw the jab but Makaaja is out of range.
Makaaja seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makaaja counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Makaaja from advancing to side control.
Makaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Makaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noel Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noel Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Noel Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cung Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Untouchable . The crowd seem to be enjoying McDonald's choice of entrance music: EARTH CRISIS: DESTROY THE MACHINES. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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32
167 lbs
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37
167 lbs
35 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cung Le!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald moves into the clinch successfully.
Le struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Le blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Le lands a knee to the body.
Le controlling the action here for a moment.
McDonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Le has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Le stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McDonald misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald crunches a lovely knee into Le's ribcage.
Le misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that Le has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Le lands a nice shot to the body.
Le blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Le avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald tries to work over Le's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
Le managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald lands a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Le.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Le is working McDonald over against the cage.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to throw knees to the head but Le is blocking nicely.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Le avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Le.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Le backwards.
Le lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Le tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
Le lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDonald avoids a wild elbow strike from Le.
Le blocking some punches.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Le avoids it.
McDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Le is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
A right hand to the body from McDonald.
Le missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Le.
Le tries to land a knee to the head but McDonald blocks with his arms.
McDonald working aggressively here.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonald misses with a knee strike.
Le throws an elbow that misses.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Le tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald misses with a knee strike.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Le.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Le backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald connects with a nasty looking knee right to Le's face.
It looks like Cung Le has been cut.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Le just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDonald's brow.
Le lands a knee to the body.
Le tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le blocks a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Le uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Le.
Le is working McDonald over against the cage.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Le avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Le.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cung Le's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McDonald. Le shrugs it off though.
Le clinches with his opponent.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Les head.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Le.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
McDonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Le misses with a body punch.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Le.
McDonald working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Le controls the action.
Le blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Le struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Le misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald lands a knee to the head.
Le has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Le.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McDonald in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Le scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald lands a nice knee to the body.
McDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Le blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
McDonald tries a body shot but Le blocks it.
Le blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald unloads a knee to the mid-section. Le lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Le lands a good knee to the midsection. McDonald won't want to take too many of those.
McDonald working aggressively here.
Le blocks an uppercut.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Le avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Le backwards.
Le trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Le blocking some punches.
Le works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Le landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le presses McDonald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Le lands a nice elbow.
Le landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Le tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
Le leaning his opponent against the cage.
Le tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Le.
Le makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
Le lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Le misses with an elbow over the top.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Le backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
Le lands with a left to the head.
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!
McDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Le pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but Le blocks with his arms.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
McDonald crunches a lovely knee into Le's ribcage.
Le makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Le cracks McDonald with a nice body shot.
Le softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald looking to throw knees to the head but Le is blocking nicely.
McDonald takes an elbow to the temple.
McDonald takes an elbow to the temple.
Le lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonald or not.
Le utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Le avoiding damage.
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 Cung Le will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cung Le's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Le tries to clinch but McDonald moves away
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Le thinking.
Le darts in trying to clinch
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le tries to clinch but McDonald moves away
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Le.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
McDonald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald lands a right hand.
McDonald misses with a knee to the head.
McDonald looking to throw knees to the head but Le is blocking nicely.
Le blocks an uppercut.
Le struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le scores a nice knee to the body.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Le.
Le misses with a punch on the inside.
Le misses with a body punch.
Le throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Le.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Le.
Le tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
McDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Le.
Le throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le's elbow.
Le misses with a knee strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Le takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
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!
McDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Le blocks it with crossed arms.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le's elbow.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Le tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Le misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
Le blocks a body shot from McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le landing knees to the body.
Le managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
Le avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Le lands an elbow inside that McDonald shrugs off.
McDonald blocking some punches.
Cung Le has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Le.
Le unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le.
Le blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Le lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Le avoids the damage to the body.
Le blocking some punches.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Le.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Le lands a nice knee to the body.
Le lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Ronald McDonald has been cut.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Le has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald takes a knee to the side of the body.
Le using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Le lands a body punch.
Le lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Le uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le prevents a body shot from McDonald.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cung Le showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Le 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cung Le!
Cung Le made sure to mention his sponsor, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nahka Vitonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miami Vice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitonen's entrance music is Klamydia - Junttihinttirunkkari. A fine choice. Vice comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nahka Vitonen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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35
270 lbs
34 - 22 - 0 |
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28
264 lbs
16 - 5 - 1 |
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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
34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nahka Vitonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miami Vice!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vice throws a hook but Vitonen avoids it easily.
Vice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vitonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vitonen slips a jab from Vice.
Vice dips to his left and cracks Vitonen with an uppercut!
Vice connects with a leg kick. Vitonen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vitonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Vitonen throws a push kick but Vice slaps the foot to one side.
Vitonen thumps Vice with a low kick.
Vice has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Miami Vice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vice is looking to clinch but Vitonen is avoiding it.
Vice connects with the punch.
We've been told by Vitonen's head coaches at Team Finland that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vitonen takes one to the chin there.
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!
Vice misses with a low kick.
Vice drops Vitonen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vitonen looks back up at him and smiles so Vice waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Vitonen is rocked!
Vice has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vitonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Vitonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vitonen throws out the jab.
Vitonen seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vice takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vice lands a big head kick that sends Vitonen tumbling to the mat! Vice takes a step backwards and waves Vitonen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nice body punch from Vice.
Vice drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Vitonen right on the button. Vitonen goes down! Vice follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Vice gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miami Vice!
Miami Vice tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuusela's entrance music is Promentory. A fine choice. Freedom has chosen Johnny Freedom as his entrance music. Armo Kuusela had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johnny Freedom!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuusela throws a body kick that misses.
Kuusela moves out of range of the leg kick from Freedom.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freedom. Kuusela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Freedom as he connects with a hook.
Kuusela lands a head kick. Freedom smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Freedom moves forwards but Kuusela connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Freedom.
Kuusela moves out of range as Freedom throws a body kick.
Freedom misses the shot to the body.
Kuusela has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Freedom finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuusela's head.
Kuusela stuns Freedom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Freedom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuusela connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freedom is looking to chop away at Kuusela's legs.
Freedom explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnny Freedom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuusela throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuusela ducks under a wild hook from Freedom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Freedom tenderised Kuusela's leg. Kuusela is trying to keep his angry face on.
Freedom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Freedom takes a swing at Kuusela's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Kuusela does it's job there.
Freedom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Freedom lands a leg kick that knocks Kuusela off balance momentarily.
Kuusela throws a right hand that Freedom ducks under and follows up with a left that Freedom also avoids with ease.
Freedom misses the jab.
Freedom swings for the body but Kuusela moves out of range.
Freedom throws a leg kick
and Kuusela makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuusela fails in his attempt to clinch.
Freedom lands with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuusela.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freedom throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela blocks a head kick by Freedom.
Good leg kick by Freedom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Freedom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuusela.
Nice defenses there by Freedom.
Freedom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuusela makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuusela is looking to land body kicks.
Freedom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kuusela lands with a good body shot.
Freedom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Freedom lands a nice looking body kick.
Freedom throws a leg kick
and Kuusela counters with a left to the body.
Freedom tries to clinch there but Kuusela circles away.
Kuusela lands a jab.
Kuusela throws a leg kick which misses Freedom's front leg but catches the back leg as Freedom tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Freedom.
Freedom ducks under a wild hook from Kuusela.
Freedom defending well as Kuusela loads up on a big left hand.
Freedom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Freedom missing with a left hand there. Kuusela was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Freedom tests Kuusela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Freedom scores with a jab to the body.
Kuusela blocks a jab.
Kuusela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Freedom.
Freedom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuusela's head.
Kuusela doesn't manage to clinch there - Freedom circles away.
Kuusela throws a hook to the side of Freedom's head but Freedom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuusela thuds a left hand into Freedom's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuusela was well out of range. Poor timing from Freedom.
Kuusela instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuusela misses with a knee strike.
Kuusela lands a right hand.
Freedom lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Freedom obliges.
A short right from Freedom.
Kuusela stalling in the clinch but Freedom improves position.
Freedom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kuusela lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kuusela is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Freedom scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freedom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Freedom stalling against the cage.
Kuusela avoiding damage as Freedom throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Freedom will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Freedom misses with a head kick.
Kuusela takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Freedom throws a low kick but Kuusela avoids it.
Freedom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Freedom lands a front kick.
Kuusela moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuusela throws out a loose jab but Freedom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuusela tries to work over Freedom's front leg with a kick but Freedom checks it.
Freedom scores with a jab to the body.
Freedom works over Kuusela's head and body with a nice combination.
Freedom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Freedom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuusela. Kuusela circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Freedom fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freedom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freedom just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuusela moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuusela looks to score with a jab to the body but Freedom is just out of range.
Freedom throws a body punch but Kuusela moves out of range.
Kuusela throws a chopping leg kick but Freedom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Freedom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Kuusela lands.
Freedom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freedom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuusela loads up on a big right hand but Freedom slips the punch.
Kuusela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freedom.
Nice body kick from Freedom.
Freedom slips under a jab from Kuusela.
Freedom throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuusela on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela throws a hook but Freedom avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Freedom.
Kuusela is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedom throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuusela takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Freedom thumps Kuusela with a low kick.
Freedom doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuusela circles away.
Kuusela throws a big shot that misses.
Kuusela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuusela takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuusela takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Freedom does it's job there.
Kuusela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freedom.
Freedom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuusela moves away.
Kuusela will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kuusela is looking to clinch but Freedom is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Freedom, as that shot connected.
Oh Kuusela is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freedom throws the left hand but Kuusela avoids the punch easily.
Kuusela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freedom was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuusela.
Freedom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuusela avoids the body shot from Freedom.
Freedom jabs Kuusela right on the nose. Kuusela blinks but takes it well.
Freedom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuusela counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Freedom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuusela throws a leg kick but Freedom checks it.
Kuusela looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Freedom throws a solid leg kick but Kuusela takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Freedom.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Freedom 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 Kuusela has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuusela and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Freedom missing with a left hand there. Kuusela was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kuusela seems to have got his legs back now.
Crunch! Freedom slams his shin into Kuusela's torso.
Freedom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Freedom misses.
Freedom connects with a right hand. Kuusela shakes it off.
Kuusela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuusela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freedom misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Freedom does no damage.
Kuusela tries to clinch but Freedom moves out of range.
Johnny Freedom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuusela throws a lazy right hand but Freedom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuusela takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Freedom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Freedom throws a head kick but Kuusela moves out of range.
Freedom just misses with a punch to the body.
Freedom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Freedom.
Freedom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuusela scores with a hook.
Kuusela tries to work over Freedom's front leg with a kick but Freedom checks it.
Freedom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kuusela looks for the body kick but Freedom saw that one coming.
Freedom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuusela connects with a body shot that sends Freedom's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedom misses with a double jab.
Freedom throws a low kick, looking for Kuusela's leg but Kuusela calmly moves out of range.
Freedom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Freedom's hands.
Freedom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuusela has time to react.
Kuusela throws a wild body kick that Freedom sees coming a mile off.
Kuusela moves out of range as Freedom throws a body kick.
Jab, jab by Freedom - just one landing.
Kuusela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freedom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Freedom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuusela.
Kuusela misses with a low kick.
Freedom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freedom thuds his shin into the meat of Kuusela's side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuusela is looking to control Freedom's arms but Freedom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuusela has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuusela chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuusela throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Freedom's head.
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!
Kuusela throws a poor cross that misses
letting Freedom counter with a right hand.
Kuusela blocks a jab.
Kuusela throws a hook but Freedom blocks it.
Kuusela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuusela takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Freedom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Freedom tests Kuusela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuusela takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuusela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Freedom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuusela.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to land a leg kick but Kuusela is out of range.
Freedom moves into range and clinches up with Kuusela.
Kuusela looking to slow down the pace here.
Freedom blocks a body shot from Kuusela.
Freedom breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Freedom misses.
Kuusela checks a leg kick.
Kuusela throws a solid leg kick but Freedom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuusela.
Kuusela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Freedom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuusela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freedom moves away.
Freedom throws a low kick but Kuusela avoids it.
Freedom instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela tries to throw a body punch but Freedom avoids it by throwing Kuusela back against the cage.
Kuusela tries a knee to the head but Freedom blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuusela.
Johnny Freedom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuusela being controlled against the cage.
Kuusela lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuusela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuusela struggles to land a body shot inside as Freedom controls his hands.
Kuusela lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuusela scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuusela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Freedom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Freedom lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Johnny Freedom just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Freedom misses with a kick to the body
and Kuusela counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kuusela takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Freedom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Freedom looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuusela is just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kuusela crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Freedom - the referee stops the clock and Kuusela gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Freedom. Kuusela manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kuusela thuds his shin into the meat of Freedom's side.
Freedom has managed to clinch.
Freedom lands a nice uppercut.
Kuusela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Freedom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuusela goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Freedom tries to work over Kuusela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuusela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Freedom pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuusela leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuusela trying to control the position but instead, Freedom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kuusela into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom misses with a punch to the body.
Freedom blocks an uppercut.
Freedom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Freedom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kuusela tries to land a knee to the head but Freedom blocks with his arms.
Kuusela wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuusela tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freedom's elbow.
Kuusela throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Freedom.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuusela misses with a knee to the head.
Kuusela managing to block the knees to the body from Freedom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela tries a body shot but Freedom blocks it.
Freedom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuusela is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Freedom tries to break free but Kuusela pushes him back against the cage.
Freedom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freedom throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Freedom misses with a jab to the body
and Kuusela counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuusela takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Freedom looks to land a left hand but Kuusela moved out of range nicely.
Kuusela scores with a shot to the body.
Freedom misses with a body kick.
Kuusela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Freedom's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuusela lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuusela looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Freedom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Freedom looks for the body kick but Kuusela saw that one coming.
That kick from Freedom tenderised Kuusela's leg. Kuusela is trying to keep his angry face on.
Freedom misses with a leg kick
and Kuusela counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuusela has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Freedom.
Kuusela misses with a wild body shot.
Kuusela lands with a cross.
Freedom cracks Kuusela with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Freedom lands a head shot.
Freedom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuusela was well out of range. Poor timing from Freedom.
Kuusela throws a chopping leg kick but Freedom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kuusela paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Freedom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kuusela counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela throws a low kick but Freedom moves out of range easily.
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!
Freedom lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuusela takes a step back to recover.
Freedom connects with a leg kick. Kuusela looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kuusela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good leg kick by Kuusela there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Freedom cracks the inside of Kuusela's front leg.
Kuusela dips to his left and cracks Freedom with an uppercut!
Kuusela avoids a kick to the body.
Freedom takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kuusela throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuusela looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Freedom throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Johnny Freedom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kuusela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kuusela avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuusela takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuusela fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Freedom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freedom throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuusela throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuusela misses with the body kick
and Freedom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Freedom 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.
Freedom lands with a straight right. Kuusela didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freedom connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuusela cracks Freedom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Freedom throws out a loose jab but Kuusela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freedom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Freedom ducks under a wild hook from Kuusela.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuusela ducks under a wild hook from Freedom.
Freedom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuusela defending well as Freedom loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Freedom.
Kuusela checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuusela cracks Freedom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Freedom misses with a low kick.
Freedom throws a nice looking combination but Kuusela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Freedom misses.
Kuusela with a nice cross.
Freedom wants to clinch.
Freedom misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuusela looks to throw the jab but Freedom is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Freedom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuusela tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Kuusela.
Freedom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freedom misses with a wild body shot.
Kuusela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freedom.
Freedom misses with a hook.
Freedom looks for the body kick but Kuusela saw that one coming.
Good work by Kuusela as he checks the leg kick.
Armo Kuusela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Freedom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuusela looks to land a combination but Freedom avoids it well.
Freedom delivers a nice body kick.
Kuusela tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuusela changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Freedom thuds a left hand into Kuusela's body.
Freedom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Freedom drives through and clinches with Kuusela against the cage.
Kuusela wants to stall.
Freedom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freedom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuusela takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnny Freedom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freedom just misses with a punch to the body.
Freedom throws a low kick but Kuusela avoids it.
Freedom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuusela throws a shot from downtown. Freedom moves away and avoids it.
Freedom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freedom moves in looking to clinch but Kuusela pushes him off.
Kuusela throws the left hand but Freedom avoids the punch easily.
Freedom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuusela misses with a jab to the body
and Freedom counters with a thumping low kick.
Freedom throws a body punch but Kuusela moves out of range.
Freedom scores with a nice head shot.
Kuusela on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Freedom throws a shot to the body.
Kuusela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Freedom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Freedom has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Freedom!
Johnny Freedom is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Johnny Freedom made sure he mentioned //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conan Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slopey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jawga Boyz - Rollin Like A Redneck. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 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
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slopey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Cross fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Cross moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range.
Cross misses with a wild body shot.
Cross on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cross throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Cross jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cross throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Cross takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Cross pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cross's elbow.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Cross's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Cross improves position.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross.
Cross throws a head punch that misses.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Cross.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith looking to stall.
Cross lands with a right to the head.
Cross pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Cross.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cross's elbow.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cross cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cross misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith pulls Cross into guard.
Cross trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith controlling the position.
Cross stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Smith is trying to control the position but Cross postures up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cross connects with a solid leg kick.
Cross throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Cross moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Cross closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith postures up in Cross's guard and throws a big left but Cross blocks it.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith is pushing down on Cross's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cross is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Slopey Smith will probably get the nod.
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 throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cross lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cross tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cross to the ground. Cross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Cross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cross throws a head kick that misses.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cross.
Cross misses with a looping left.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cross lands a right hook to the body.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Cross moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cross lands with a shot to the body.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cross won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Cross is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Outlaws Clubhouse , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cross is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Ground and pound from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cross to regain full guard.
Cross trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Cross preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Cross checks it.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Cross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conan Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slopey Smith.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Cross connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from Cross misses.
Smith scores with the left hand. Cross knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Cross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Cross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Conan Cross is winning the standup battle so far.
Cross scores with a nice head shot.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Cross checks the leg kick.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cross with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cross fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith slips a straight right by Cross.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Cross tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Cross checks a leg kick nicely.
A lazy left from Cross finds it's target.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
Cross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cross throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cross loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Cross with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cross controls his leg.
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 Conan Cross will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Cross's ribs.
Cross fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cross goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cross swivels and escapes.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Cross, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Cross against the cage but Cross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cross misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross throws a leg kick that misses.
Cross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cross misses with a wild body shot.
Cross wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Conan Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Cross - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cross.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cross.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cross avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Cross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Cross looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Cross's shoulder, as Cross tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cross defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Conan Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slopey Smith.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cross checks it well.
Smith has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Cross slips under a jab.
Cross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Cross is out of range.
Cross throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cross throws a body shot but no joy.
Cross looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cross misses with a kick to the body.
Cross misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Cross.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Cross fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cross scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cross off and has taken his back!
Cross prevents Smith from getting a body triangle.
Cross is trapped and Smith is scoring with shots to the head and body.
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!
Cross prevents Smith from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cross defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Smith controlling well, preventing Cross from escaping the position.
Cross has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Smith.
I would not like to be Cross right now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cross here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smith working for the choke.
Cross tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Cross clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crunch! Cross slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith scores with a jab. Cross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cross connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith staying out of range there.
Cross misses with a low kick.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Cross throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cross scoring well with a low kick there.
Cross is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Cross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Cross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cross loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cross doesn't seem phased though.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cross.
Cross feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Cross changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Cross works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith looking to control.
Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cross has passed into half guard!
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cross.
Cross working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is not content to let Cross control the position.
Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cross.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cross slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith throws a push kick but Cross slaps the foot to one side.
Cross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cross moves into the clinch.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith manages to pull guard.
Cross is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith controls Cross momentarily but Cross frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is looking for a triangle here but Cross uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ground and pound from Cross seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Cross had his way with Slopey Smith in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cross back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cross connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Cross throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Cross only half commits.
Cross goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cross lands the left hand.
Cross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cross wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cross.
Cross lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cross as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross misses with a kick to the body.
Cross fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a hook. Cross ducked under it nicely.
Smith takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Cross misses the shot to the body.
Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith tries a body shot but Cross blocks it.
Smith has Cross pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cross manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cross lands a nice uppercut.
Cross prevents the takedown attempt.
Conan Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slopey Smith.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Cross has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cross scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Cross misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A hook to the body from Cross.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cross works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cross pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cross content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Cross.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cross misses with a body punch.
Cross gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cross will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross is adopting a defensive guard.
Cross is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Cross.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Cross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cross 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Cross trying to control from Smith's half guard. Smith has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cross is aware though and is defending well.
Cross slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cross taking a break here but Smith is having none of it and regains half guard.
Slopey Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Cross showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cross 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Cross!
Conan Cross retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Conan Cross thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Slopey Smith had this to say: 'I really thought I could win this, I'm not done though I got abit more to give.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Bolda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ting Yan Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolda comes to the cage accompanied by Fett's Vette. Wang has chosen Minority - Green Day as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Bolda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ting Yan Wang!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolda throws a jab but it's blocked by Wang.
Wang connects with a jab.
Wang throws a head kick that Bolda semi-blocks.
Wang misses with a double jab.
Bolda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wang stuffs the takedown attempt from Bolda. Bolda gets slowly back to his feet.
A shot to the body from Wang misses
and Bolda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Bolda slips nicely into half guard.
Bolda is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Bolda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bolda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Bolda has control of the leg.
Wang is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bolda trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang pulls Bolda in close to prevent any damage.
Bolda trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Bolda stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bolda trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bolda.
Wang wants to control but Bolda postures up.
Wang is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bolda has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bolda's best efforts.
Wang gets back to full guard.
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolda manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bolda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wang escapes and throws Bolda's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bolda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bolda is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
Bolda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bolda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Bolda defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bolda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolda trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Bolda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wang is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ting Yan Wang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bolda throws an off balance right hand
and Wang counters with a good, hard body kick but Bolda shrugs it off.
Ting Yan Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang misses with a straight left.
Bolda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolda scores with a sloppy right hand. Wang should have avoided that one.
Bolda avoids a kick to the body.
Wang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolda. That did some damage!
Wang misses with a head kick.
Wang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wang lands a lovely overhand right.
Bolda throws an off balance right hand
and Wang counters with a head kick.
Bolda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolda manages to avoid it.
Bolda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bolda lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolda trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolda has managed to get both his arms back between Wang's legs - danger averted.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolda is one step ahead there.
Wang is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bolda has his hands clasped together but Wang extends and breaks Bolda's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ting Yan Wang!
A victorious Ting Yan Wang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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