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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Lamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gordon Lamond enters the cage!
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168 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Lamond!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva feints and then cracks Lamond's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lamond down.
Lamond sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lamond wants to counter with a clinch but Silva pushes him away.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Lamond takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva trying to control but Lamond is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lamond keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Lamond. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Lamond, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Lamond against the cage but Lamond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lamond to the ground. Silva is now in Lamond's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamond is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Silva seems to have locked his on tight now - Lamond screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Silva, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alex Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Imma Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando De Leeuw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imma Bag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nando De Leeuw !
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bag swings for the body but De Leeuw moves out of range.
Bag keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bag quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bag. De Leeuw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bag keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Bag counters with a quick kick to the body but De Leeuw blocks it.
De Leeuw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bag takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
De Leeuw lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bag swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Leeuw sizes up Bag with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Leeuw 's coach down at North Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on De Leeuw 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
De Leeuw throws the kick towards the body but Bag avoids it.
Bag half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Leeuw moves out of range as Bag throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from De Leeuw .
De Leeuw circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - De Leeuw coming out on top.
Bag is looking to clinch.
Bag tries to clinch there but De Leeuw circles away.
De Leeuw feints a counter leg kick.
De Leeuw misses with a low kick.
Bag throws a head kick that misses.
De Leeuw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bag connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Leeuw lands with an uppercut that bounces Bag off the cage and back into range.
De Leeuw dips to his left and cracks Bag with an uppercut!
De Leeuw throws a leg kick which misses Bag's front leg but catches the back leg as Bag tries to avoid it.
De Leeuw misses with a wild combination.
Bag is looking to score with low kicks.
De Leeuw avoids the head kick by Bag.
A little jabbing left from De Leeuw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bag is looking to clinch.
De Leeuw shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bag eats them both and turns towards De Leeuw to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bag lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid body kick from De Leeuw .
De Leeuw works the jab nicely.
Bag clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag has De Leeuw pressed against the cage, preventing De Leeuw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bag lands an elbow inside.
Bag tries to land knees in the clinch but De Leeuw avoids the damage to the body.
Bag lands a shoulder strike.
De Leeuw is rocked!
Bag misses with a punch on the inside.
De Leeuw is still on wobbly legs! Can Bag finish him?
De Leeuw blocking some punches.
Bag comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
De Leeuw is pressed against the cage. Bag pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts De Leeuw ! Two more big strikes from Bag and De Leeuw crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Imma Bag!
Imma Bag took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Nando De Leeuw had this to say: 'Kemists ↑ 5x160Q'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Comte De Turenne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucien De Bray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Turenne comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Tranquility- Final Resistance. Comte De Turenne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lucien De Bray's 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
5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Comte De Turenne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucien De Bray!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Turenne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Bray.
De Bray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Bray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Bray shoots in for a double leg but De Turenne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Turenne is looking for a counter combo.
De Bray misses with a double jab.
It looked like De Turenne was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Bray shoots for a double leg takedown but De Turenne sprawls well. He's pushed De Bray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Comte De Turenne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucien De Bray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from De Turenne. No joy for De Bray on that attempt.
De Bray jabs De Turenne right on the nose. De Turenne blinks but takes it well.
De Bray shoots for a double leg takedown but De Turenne sprawls well. He's pushed De Bray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Turenne blocks a jab.
De Bray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Turenne but De Turenne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Turenne is looking for a counter combo.
De Bray fails to land the takedown.
De Bray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Bray shoots in looking for a takedown. De Turenne tries to sprawl out of it but De Bray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Turenne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Turenne is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Bray lands a slapping body shot.
De Turenne walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Bray. De Turenne does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Bray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Turenne moves away from the strike by De Bray.
De Bray closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De Bray lands in his opponent's guard.
De Turenne throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! De Bray escapes and throws De Turenne's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Bray scores with a couple of short elbows.
De Turenne tries to bench press De Bray off him but De Bray keeps the position.
De Turenne takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on De Bray's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
De Turenne regains half guard.
De Turenne looking for submissions off his back.
De Turenne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Bray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Bray perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Turenne actively working from the bottom here.
De Turenne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Bray is nestled in close to De Turenne, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
De Turenne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Bray working over De Turenne with some ground and pound. De Turenne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Turenne actively working from the bottom here.
De Turenne tries to roll over but De Bray keeps him under control.
De Bray winds up and cracks De Turenne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucien De Bray dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Turenne dodges the punch combination from De Bray.
De Turenne appears to be looking for a big counter.
De Bray throws a combination. De Turenne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
De Bray scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
De Turenne is rocked!
De Turenne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh De Turenne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been told by De Turenne's head coaches at Sanitarium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Bray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
De Turenne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Bray connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
De Turenne has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De Bray is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for De Turenne.
De Turenne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Turenne tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but De Bray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Bray dominating with strikes here.
De Bray looking to control and managing it successfully.
A big strike lands for De Bray! That's really hurt De Turenne and he's turned his back - De Bray keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! De Bray jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucien De Bray!
During a confident post fight interview, Lucien De Bray 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Phil Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwik Bourbon Conde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourbon Conde has chosen Sick Puppies- You're Going Down 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludwik Bourbon Conde!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourbon Conde shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harris is trying to defend but Bourbon Conde finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bourbon Conde is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harris sees it coming and defends easily.
Harris wants to improve his position but Bourbon Conde is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourbon Conde is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bourbon Conde.
Bourbon Conde is working for a kimura but Harris is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon Conde is working for an americana but Harris has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bourbon Conde was thinking about the submission.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourbon Conde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bourbon Conde can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bourbon Conde works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bourbon Conde is trying to work for a kimura but Harris is defending well.
Bourbon Conde is working for a submission of some sort.
Bourbon Conde wants to work for an arm triangle but Harris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourbon Conde is working for a kimura but Harris is defending it quite comfortably.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harris wants to sweep here but Bourbon Conde controlling him for the moment.
Harris controls Bourbon Conde momentarily but Bourbon Conde frees himself.
Bourbon Conde has gone for a leg lock! Harris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bourbon Conde's guard.
Our spies down at at Sanitarium inform us that Bourbon Conde has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bourbon Conde utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourbon Conde looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bourbon Conde is keeping the position for now.
Bourbon Conde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bourbon Conde keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Bourbon Conde is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bourbon Conde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harris is keen to just control but Bourbon Conde is a slippery customer.
Bourbon Conde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bourbon Conde actively working from the bottom here.
Harris is looking for a kimura here.
Harris prevents Bourbon Conde from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harris connects with a nice short shot to Bourbon Conde's temple.
Bourbon Conde looking for submissions off his back.
Harris frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ludwik Bourbon Conde will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bourbon Conde.
Bourbon Conde fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bourbon Conde swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bourbon Conde shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harris defends it nicely.
Phil Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwik Bourbon Conde.
Bourbon Conde takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bourbon Conde darts in looking for a takedown but Harris gets double underhooks and turns Bourbon Conde into the cage.
Harris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harris wants it to stay on the feet.
Bourbon Conde shoots in but Harris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Harris controlling the position.
Bourbon Conde gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris wants to control the pace but Bourbon Conde is squirming around nicely.
Bourbon Conde is looking to improve his position but Harris isn't that keen on the idea.
Bourbon Conde regains half guard.
Harris seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bourbon Conde is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Phil Harris!
During a confident post fight interview, Phil Harris 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 Brelis Farring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brelis Farring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farring closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Martinez moves into full guard.
Martinez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farring is one step ahead there.
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farring doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farring manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martinez looking for a guillotine here but Farring defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farring gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farring gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martinez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Farring has picked Martinez up and slammed him! Martinez can't keep hold of the triangle and Farring manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two 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.
Farring has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Martinez!
Martinez is desperately trying to improve his position but Farring has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Martinez moves into full guard.
Farring trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Farring has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Martinez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Farring tries to pass.
Farring has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Farring from controlling successfully.
Martinez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Farring doesn't defend quickly enough and Martinez has managed to lock this one up! Can Farring escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Martinez on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jackson Martinez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernt Albertsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Anderson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bernt Albertsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albertsson tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Albertsson lands a slapping body shot.
Albertsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
A slow jab from Albertsson misses its intended target.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Albertsson is avoiding it.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Albertsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Albertsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anderson just manages to avoid it.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Albertsson moved out of range.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albertsson looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Albertsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Albertsson pushes him off.
Albertsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Albertsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Albertsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has Albertsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Albertsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Albertsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Albertsson misses with some punches.
Albertsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Albertsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson forces Albertsson back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Albertsson blocks an uppercut.
Albertsson has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson tries to stall but Albertsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Albertsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Albertsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Albertsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albertsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Albertsson. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Bernt Albertsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Albertsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Albertsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson checks the leg kick.
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Albertsson wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Albertsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albertsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Albertsson has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Albertsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Albertsson, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Albertsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anderson scrambles back to his feet.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albertsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Albertsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Albertsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Albertsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Albertsson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Albertsson back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Albertsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Albertsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Albertsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Albertsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albertsson misses with a leg kick
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Albertsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson throws a right hand that Albertsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Albertsson also avoids with ease.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Albertsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson rushes Albertsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Albertsson misses with a double jab.
Albertsson lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Albertsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albertsson throws out the jab.
Anderson tries to clinch but Albertsson is having none of it.
Anderson pushes Albertsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernt Albertsson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Albertsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Albertsson lands a nice shot to the body.
John Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Albertsson swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Albertsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Albertsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
John Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Albertsson misses with the head strike.
Albertsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson tries a body shot but Albertsson blocks it.
Albertsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albertsson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Albertsson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Albertsson.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Albertsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Albertsson lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Albertsson.
A short right from Albertsson.
Anderson is looking to control Albertsson's arms but Albertsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anderson has his back to the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Albertsson's brow.
Albertsson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Albertsson backwards.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Albertsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Albertsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Albertsson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Albertsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Albertsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Albertsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has Albertsson pressed against the cage.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Albertsson is trying to break free.
Albertsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albertsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Albertsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albertsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson clinches.
Albertsson lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Albertsson.
Albertsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Albertsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson just leaning against Albertsson, taking a breather.
Albertsson can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Albertsson fails to land.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Albertsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Albertsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Albertsson throws a head punch that misses.
Albertsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Albertsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Albertsson on the inside.
Albertsson breaks the clinch.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Albertsson shakes it off.
Anderson drives through and clinches with Albertsson against the cage.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Albertsson controls the action.
Albertsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albertsson.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Albertsson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Albertsson, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albertsson tries to score with a low kick but Anderson moves his leg out of the way.
Albertsson lands with a nice body punch.
Albertsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Albertsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Bernt Albertsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Albertsson circles away.
Albertsson tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albertsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Albertsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Albertsson lands with a shot to the body.
Albertsson throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Albertsson misses.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Albertsson throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albertsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernt Albertsson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Albertsson misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
A jab from Albertsson misses.
Albertsson cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Albertsson is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Albertsson.
Albertsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albertsson. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson checks the leg kick.
Albertsson throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Albertsson counters with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albertsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Albertsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Albertsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Albertsson throws a front kick aimed at Anderson's knee but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson pushes Albertsson up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albertsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertsson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson slips a straight right by Albertsson.
Anderson feints the counter takedown.
Albertsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Albertsson backwards.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Albertsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson is looking to control Albertsson's arms but Albertsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anderson has his back to the cage.
Albertsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Albertsson breaks the clinch.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albertsson throws out the jab.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Albertsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Albertsson misses with a low kick.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Albertsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albertsson.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Albertsson is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Albertsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albertsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Albertsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Albertsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Albertsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Albertsson tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson cracks Albertsson with a nice body shot.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albertsson.
Anderson lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Albertsson fails to land.
Albertsson lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Anderson.
Albertsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson tries to work over Albertsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albertsson misses with some punches.
Albertsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Albertsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Albertsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Albertsson controls the action.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Albertsson's head.
Anderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Albertsson gets an underhook and turns Anderson into the cage.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Anderson stalling in the clinch but Albertsson improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Albertsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Albertsson throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albertsson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Albertsson controls his hands.
Anderson tries to work over Albertsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Albertsson controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Albertsson fails to land.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Albertsson.
Albertsson working aggressively here.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Albertsson.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Albertsson controls his hands.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Albertsson.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Albertsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernt Albertsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Albertsson, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernt Albertsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Titan Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rain comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. Titan Rain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titan Rain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Olszewicz!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olszewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Rain tries to clinch up but Olszewicz circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Rain.
The fighters circling - Olszewicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olszewicz swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Rain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olszewicz.
A lazy body kick from Rain
and Olszewicz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rain thinking.
Rain thuds his right hand into Olszewicz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Olszewicz misses the shot to the body.
Rain is looking to counter the offense by Olszewicz and move into the clinch.
Olszewicz throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olszewicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Olszewicz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Olszewicz throws a nice looking combination but Rain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Olszewicz's calf.
Rain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Olszewicz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rain rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olszewicz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Olszewicz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rain.
A punch combination from Olszewicz misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain misses the jab.
Rain scores with a punch to the head.
Olszewicz is rocked!
Olszewicz misses with a wild combination.
Olszewicz is still on wobbly legs! Can Rain finish him?
Rain has Olszewicz up against the cage in a clinch.
Rain creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Olszewicz with a big uppercut! Olszewicz tries to clinch up but Rain pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Olszewicz to the mat! Olszewicz covers up and Rain unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Titan Rain!
Titan Rain thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tero Karhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Galasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhula's entrance music is Will Smith - Men In Black. A fine choice. Tero Karhula could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Enzo Galasso's chin.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Karhula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enzo Galasso!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Galasso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karhula doesn't seem phased though.
We've been hearing reports that Karhula has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A left lands for Galasso.
A big right from Galasso misses.
Karhula looks to score with a jab to the body but Galasso is just out of range.
Karhula lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Galasso with a hook.
Galasso lands a jab-cross combination.
Karhula blocks a jab.
Karhula lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galasso takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karhula slips under a jab.
Karhula attempts a counter takedown but Galasso avoids it well and moves away.
Karhula closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Galasso to the mat! Galasso manages to get full guard.
Karhula throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galasso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Galasso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galasso looking to control.
Karhula wants to pass the guard but Galasso is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galasso keeping moving, preventing Karhula from controlling successfully.
Galasso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karhula is aware though and is defending well.
Galasso keeping moving, preventing Karhula from controlling successfully.
Karhula postures up in Galasso's guard and throws a big left but Galasso blocks it.
Karhula is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Galasso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karhula.
Galasso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karhula passes Galasso's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galasso wants to improve his position but Karhula is controlling well.
Galasso has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Karhula moves into full mount! Galasso won't be happy about that!
Karhula landing strikes from the mount and Galasso is in trouble!
Karhula wants to control the pace but Galasso is squirming around nicely.
Galasso takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Karhula working Galasso over with strikes here.
Galasso is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galasso is squirming around, avoiding Karhula's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhula cracks Galasso with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Karhula is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Galasso is rocked!
Galasso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karhula cracks Galasso with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Galasso is still in real trouble! Can Karhula finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galasso is bucking up trying to escape but Karhula cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Galasso bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Galasso seems to have recovered his senses.
Karhula wants to sweep here but Galasso controlling him for the moment.
Galasso trying to control the position from guard on top but Karhula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhula tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karhula wants to stand but Galasso is controlling the position.
Karhula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karhula has Galasso pulled in close to control his posture.
Karhula controls Galasso momentarily but Galasso frees himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhula has control of Galasso's left arm, preventing Galasso from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tero Karhula dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Karhula's corner calls for a 1-2. Karhula obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karhula slips under a jab.
Karhula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karhula connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Karhula.
Karhula avoids the body shot from Galasso.
Karhula tries to counter with a takedown but Galasso is quick to defend against it.
Galasso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karhula.
Karhula scores with a jab.
Galasso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karhula connects with a nice looking jab.
Karhula shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Galasso manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galasso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karhula postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galasso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karhula postures up in Galasso's guard and throws a big left but Galasso blocks it.
Galasso keeping full guard, as Karhula tries to pass.
Galasso looking to control.
Karhula postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Karhula content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karhula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Karhula throws a big right hand that misses.
Galasso is looking for a triangle but Karhula pushes his legs off easily.
Karhula wants to control from the top but Galasso keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhula lands a couple of elbows.
Karhula tries to free his leg and advance position but Galasso is retaining full guard.
Karhula's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Karhula lands a couple of digs.
Karhula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galasso can do to turn this around?
Karhula has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Galasso to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Karhula is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Galasso pulls down on the head and he's put Karhula to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enzo Galasso!
Enzo Galasso decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tero Karhula spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm too old for this shit.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Borthol Grynworst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Holger Routakirves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Routakirves has chosen Miami Nights 1984 - Elevator of Love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kalevi Holger Routakirves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borthol Grynworst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Holger Routakirves!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Routakirves moves into the clinch.
Grynworst gets through Routakirves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grynworst prevents a body shot from Routakirves.
Routakirves blocks an uppercut.
Routakirves manages to pull guard.
Grynworst postures up.
Grynworst postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grynworst passes Routakirves's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grynworst prevents Routakirves from improving his position.
Grynworst lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grynworst trying to control the action but Routakirves is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Routakirves manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grynworst tries to free his leg and advance position but Routakirves is retaining full guard.
Grynworst stopping the sweep attempt from Routakirves.
Grynworst trying to control but Routakirves is working from the bottom.
Routakirves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grynworst is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grynworst throwing strikes from guard but Routakirves blocks nicely.
Grynworst forces his way into half guard.
Routakirves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grynworst has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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.
Grynworst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Routakirves keeps working.
Routakirves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grynworst.
Routakirves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Routakirves is trying to control the position but Grynworst postures up.
Grynworst stopping the sweep attempt from Routakirves.
Grynworst slips nicely into half guard.
Grynworst is keen to just control but Routakirves is a slippery customer.
Routakirves has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grynworst lands a nice short elbow.
Grynworst is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Routakirves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Routakirves wants to get back to full guard.
Grynworst works his way into full mount!
Grynworst looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Routakirves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grynworst looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Routakirves is trying to escape the mount.
Grynworst can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Routakirves is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grynworst lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borthol Grynworst dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grynworst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Routakirves moves away.
Grynworst just misses with a punch to the body.
Grynworst swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grynworst loads up on a big right hand but Routakirves slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grynworst. Routakirves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grynworst swings for the body but Routakirves moves out of range.
Grynworst connects with a body shot.
Routakirves misses with a hook.
Grynworst throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Grynworst, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grynworst looks to land a right hand but Routakirves moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Routakirves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Routakirves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Routakirves drives through with a takedown into Grynworst's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grynworst looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routakirves advances to half guard.
Grynworst wants to control but Routakirves is keeping busy.
Routakirves frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grynworst tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grynworst is squirming around, avoiding Routakirves's attempts to control the action.
Grynworst is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Routakirves misses with a head shot.
Grynworst is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Routakirves lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Routakirves scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grynworst?
Grynworst tries to lock up and control but Routakirves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Routakirves lands a big shot there that rocks Grynworst but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Routakirves has control of Grynworst's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grynworst regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Grynworst slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grynworst is staying active underneath Routakirves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grynworst is trying to get back to full guard.
Routakirves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grynworst knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Routakirves trying to control from half guard but Grynworst is working away.
Routakirves passes into side control, despite Grynworst's attempt to control the position.
Routakirves misses with the ground and pound.
Routakirves tries for a kimura but Grynworst is defending well.
Grynworst is looking to regain half guard here but Routakirves keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Routakirves has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Grynworst!
Routakirves controlling from mount.
Routakirves looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It looks like Borthol Grynworst has been cut.
Grynworst regains half guard.
Routakirves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grynworst knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grynworst looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Routakirves is looking to advance position but Grynworst won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalevi Holger Routakirves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Borthol Grynworst's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Routakirves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grynworst.
Grynworst scores with a takedown into Routakirves's guard.
Routakirves has momentary wrist control but Grynworst slips an elbow through the middle.
Grynworst trying to control but Routakirves is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Routakirves keeping full guard, as Grynworst tries to pass.
Grynworst cracks Routakirves with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routakirves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grynworst manages to get himself to full guard.
Routakirves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grynworst's guard.
Grynworst is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Routakirves trying to pass the guard but Grynworst defending well.
Grynworst actively working from the bottom here.
Routakirves stalling.
Routakirves wants to advance to full mount but Grynworst doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Routakirves looking to pass the guard.
Grynworst working for a triangle but Routakirves defends it easily.
Routakirves wants to control from the top but Grynworst keeps moving.
Routakirves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Routakirves stands and throws Grynworst's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grynworst regains half guard there - taking advantage of Routakirves's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Grynworst gets full guard.
Routakirves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grynworst swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Routakirves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Routakirves trying to control but Grynworst is working from the bottom.
Routakirves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grynworst has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Routakirves has managed to get both his arms back between Grynworst's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Routakirves lying in Grynworst's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Grynworst decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Routakirves taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borthol Grynworst!
A less than humble Borthol Grynworst misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anton Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Didion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuivanen comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - POWER . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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171 lbs
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165 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Kuivanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Didion!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuivanen cracks Didion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Didion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Didion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Didion clinches with his opponent.
Kuivanen pulls guard effortlessly.
Didion lands a couple of digs.
Didion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Didion wants to pass the guard but Kuivanen is keeping the position.
Didion trying to move into half guard but instead Kuivanen has managed to sweep!
Kuivanen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuivanen throws an elbow that misses. Didion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kuivanen's guard. Nice move by Didion!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Didion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Didion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuivanen is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kuivanen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kuivanen is looking to stand up but Didion isn't so interested in that idea.
Kuivanen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuivanen controls Didion momentarily but Didion frees himself.
Kuivanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Didion is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuivanen has momentary wrist control but Didion slips an elbow through the middle.
Didion is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuivanen has wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Didion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Didion moves in looking to clinch but Kuivanen pushes him off.
Kuivanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Didion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Didion misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Kuivanen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Didion.
Kuivanen shoots in and drives through. Didion sprawls well.
Didion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Didion throws the left hand but Kuivanen avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Kuivanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Didion.
It looked like Kuivanen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Didion throws the kick towards the body but Kuivanen avoids it.
Kuivanen throwing a counter right hand but Didion manages to avoid it.
Kuivanen clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Didion.
Kuivanen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuivanen pulls guard effortlessly.
Didion wants to control from the top but Kuivanen keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuivanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Didion is fighting to break Kuivanen's control of his arms but Kuivanen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuivanen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Didion throwing strikes from guard but Kuivanen blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen is looking to stand up but Didion isn't so interested in that idea.
Didion throws a big elbow that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Didion tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuivanen is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kuivanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kuivanen tries to bum rush Didion with a series of wild strikes but Didion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuivanen throws a looping overhand right but Didion ducks down to avoid it.
Didion tries to clinch there but Kuivanen circles away.
Kuivanen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuivanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Didion.
Didion tries to clinch there but Kuivanen circles away.
Didion throws a combination that misses
and Kuivanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuivanen moves out of range of the body kick from Didion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Didion will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuivanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Didion but Didion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Didion swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuivanen.
A nice side step and Didion releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuivanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuivanen misses with an uppercut.
Kuivanen dives in and scores a takedown into Didion's guard.
Kuivanen wants to stand but Didion has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuivanen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Didion's guard.
Kuivanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Didion keeps working.
Kuivanen seems to be working for a kimura but Didion defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuivanen.
Kuivanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Didion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Didion makes his way to full guard, as Kuivanen worked for a kimura.
Kuivanen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Didion is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Kuivanen trying to control but Didion is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kuivanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Didion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuivanen shoots for a takedown but Didion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuivanen takes a swing at Didion's ribcage but misses.
Chad Didion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Didion fails to land with a series of punches.
Didion keeps the fight on the outside.
Didion misses with a body kick.
Kuivanen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kuivanen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuivanen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Didion sprawls well. Didion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuivanen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Kuivanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didion wants to clinch up but Kuivanen keeps it at a distance.
Didion forces Kuivanen back against the cage and clinches.
Kuivanen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Didion to keep the fight standing.
Didion managing to block the knees to the body from Kuivanen.
Kuivanen takes a shot to the head.
Kuivanen jumps guard.
Kuivanen is trying to keep Didion in close.
Kuivanen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kuivanen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didion is staying active underneath Kuivanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuivanen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kuivanen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Didion's guard.
Didion keeping moving, preventing Kuivanen from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuivanen wants to pass the guard but Didion is keeping the 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 Anton Kuivanen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kuivanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Didion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Didion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuivanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anton Kuivanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Didion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuivanen manages to avoid it.
Kuivanen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Didion.
Kuivanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Didion manages to avoid it.
Didion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuivanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Didion circles away.
Kuivanen clinches with his opponent.
Kuivanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuivanen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Didion's hands.
Kuivanen checks a leg kick.
Kuivanen darts in and clinches Didion up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuivanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuivanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuivanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuivanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Didion misses with a leg kick
and Kuivanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Didion looks to land a left hand but Kuivanen moved out of range nicely.
Kuivanen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Didion misses with a body shot.
Kuivanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuivanen is looking to counter punch.
Kuivanen avoids a kick to the body.
Didion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuivanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuivanen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Didion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chad Didion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuivanen sizes up Didion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuivanen has managed to clinch.
Didion lands with a left to the head.
Didion tries to throw a body punch but Kuivanen avoids it by throwing Didion back against the cage.
Didion misses with some punches.
Kuivanen is trying to force a seperation but Didion has the dominant position.
Didion misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kuivanen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Didion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuivanen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Didion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuivanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Didion.
Didion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuivanen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Didion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuivanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuivanen tries to counter with a takedown but Didion is quick to defend against it.
Didion is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kuivanen throws the left hand but Didion avoids the punch easily.
Kuivanen throws a head kick but Didion moves out of range.
Kuivanen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuivanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuivanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Didion avoids the elbow strike from Kuivanen, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Didion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Didion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Didion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Didion tries to throw a body punch but Kuivanen avoids it by throwing Didion back against the cage.
Didion works on Kuivanen's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuivanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Didion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuivanen's sensitive parts.
Kuivanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Didion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuivanen somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuivanen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Didion.
Didion slips a straight right by Kuivanen.
Didion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Didion misses with a punch on the inside.
Didion struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuivanen controls his hands.
Didion lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuivanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Didion pushes Kuivanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Didion throws a head punch that misses.
Didion working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Didion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuivanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Didion backwards.
Kuivanen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Kuivanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Didion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Didion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Didion misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Chad Didion just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kuivanen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Didion drives through and clinches with Kuivanen against the cage.
Didion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuivanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuivanen can't break the clinch.
Kuivanen breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Kuivanen.
Kuivanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Didion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuivanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Didion rushes Kuivanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuivanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuivanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Kuivanen.
Kuivanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Didion has a couple of punches blocked by Kuivanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion misses with a punch to the body.
Didion tries to throw a body punch but Kuivanen avoids it by throwing Didion back against the cage.
Kuivanen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Didion walks away with a smile on his face. Kuivanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Didion has closed the distance and engaged Kuivanen in a clinch.
Kuivanen is trying to break free.
Kuivanen tries to pull guard but Didion won't allow it.
Didion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chad Didion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Didion tries to work over Kuivanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuivanen breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kuivanen.
Didion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Didion throws a solid leg kick but Kuivanen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Didion.
Kuivanen throws a big counter combination but Didion scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kuivanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Didion throws a solid leg kick but Kuivanen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Didion.
Kuivanen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Didion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Didion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kuivanen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Didion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuivanen throws a series of punches but Didion moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Didion.
Kuivanen feinted with a counter takedown.
Kuivanen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Didion, pushing him back against the cage.
Didion has Kuivanen pressed against the cage, preventing Kuivanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Didion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Didion lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Didion is leaning against Kuivanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Didion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Didion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuivanen backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuivanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Didion prevents a body shot from Kuivanen.
Didion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Didion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuivanens head.
A short body shot lands from Didion as the two fighters clinch.
Didion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Didion lands with a right to the head.
Kuivanen is rocked!
Didion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oh Kuivanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Didion pushes Kuivanen against the cage. Didion is working some dirty boxing. Didion pushes off with a quick right hook! Kuivanen goes down! Kuivanen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Didion moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Didion!
Chad Didion is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Chad Didion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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