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MMA Helsinki - 44 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Eastwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacinto Koutras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Eastwood might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smokie - Living Next Door To Alice. Jacinto Koutras is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clint Eastwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacinto Koutras!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eastwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Jacinto Koutras has been cut.
Koutras has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eastwood finds it's way round the side to connect with Koutras's head.
No luck for Koutras with that takedown attempt.
Eastwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eastwood sets himself, and Koutras steps forward looking for the clinch! Eastwood avoids it this time.
Koutras shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eastwood as he avoids it easily.
Eastwood tries to break free but Koutras pushes him back against the cage.
Koutras tries for a takedown but Eastwood manages to get underhooks.
Clint Eastwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacinto Koutras.
Koutras drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eastwood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eastwood misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koutras prevents a body shot from Eastwood.
Koutras drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eastwood pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koutras throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Eastwood was covering up waiting for the punch and Koutras finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Koutras throws a big right hand that misses.
Eastwood has his hands on Koutras's head, controlling the position.
Eastwood has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koutras throws an elbow that misses. Eastwood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koutras's guard. Nice move by Eastwood!
Koutras looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koutras being controlled here, momentarily.
Eastwood's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Eastwood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koutras tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eastwood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koutras can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eastwood has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eastwood throws a hook but Koutras avoids it easily.
Eastwood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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.
Eastwood misses with a double jab.
Eastwood looks to land a right hand but Koutras moved out of range.
Koutras now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eastwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koutras moves forwards but Eastwood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That has opened up Jacinto Koutras's cut even more.
Eastwood throws a nice looking combination but Koutras bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eastwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Eastwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koutras.
Koutras tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eastwood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koutras somewhat.
Eastwood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eastwood misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Eastwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacinto Koutras's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Eastwood misses the jab.
Eastwood cracks Koutras with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eastwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Koutras is just out of range.
Koutras fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eastwood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eastwood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koutras in his tracks.
Eastwood misses with a body shot.
Koutras scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Eastwood tries to bench press Koutras off him but Koutras keeps the position.
Koutras trying to control the position but Eastwood is working away.
Eastwood is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastwood tries to roll over but Koutras keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koutras trying to work for an americana but Eastwood has managed to regain full guard.
Eastwood is pulling down on Koutras's head. It's preventing any offense from Koutras, at least for the moment.
Koutras trying to control but Eastwood is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Eastwood 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Koutras wants to control from the top but Eastwood keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eastwood clobbers Koutras with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Eastwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eastwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koutras was well out of range. Poor timing from Eastwood.
Koutras throws out a counter right but Eastwood avoids it with no problem.
Eastwood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The cut above Jacinto Koutras's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Eastwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clint Eastwood is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastwood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jacinto Koutras's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Koutras is looking to clinch but Eastwood is avoiding it.
Eastwood connects with the punch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jacinto Koutras's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Clint Eastwood!
A very excited looking Clint Eastwood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dom DeLuise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2pac - Uppercut kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dom DeLuise has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
26 - 16 - 1 |
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World class 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
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dom DeLuise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt
and DeLuise counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
DeLuise misses with a body kick.
DeLuise lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeLuise chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeLuise scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyson looks to land a right hand but DeLuise moved out of range.
Tyson gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Tyson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
DeLuise is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeLuise regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tyson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
DeLuise taking some punishment here, with Tyson in his half guard.
Tyson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tyson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
DeLuise avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyson.
DeLuise is trying to stand up here but Tyson is controlling him well.
Tyson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tyson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeLuise defending well though.
DeLuise is looking to improve his position.
Tyson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tyson misses with a head shot. DeLuise uses the momentum to regain guard.
DeLuise trying to control the position.
DeLuise has Tyson pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DeLuise dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise leaves Tyson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DeLuise misses with a low kick.
DeLuise ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeLuise.
Tyson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. DeLuise tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tyson is in DeLuise's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeLuise working a defensive guard here.
Tyson is pushing down on DeLuise's leg trying to pass to half guard. DeLuise is fighting to maintain full guard but Tyson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tyson is thwarting DeLuise's attempts to control the position.
Tyson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throwing shots but DeLuise is blocking nicely.
Tyson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tyson thows a huge punch but DeLuise dodges it nicely.
Tyson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DeLuise avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyson.
Tyson wants to control but DeLuise is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson thows a huge punch but DeLuise dodges it nicely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tyson shoots in but DeLuise avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DeLuise throws a counter high kick but Tyson was just alert enough to avoid it.
DeLuise tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - DeLuise finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tyson blocks a head kick by DeLuise.
DeLuise tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeLuise as he avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeLuise 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 Tyson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeLuise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLuise moves away from the strike by Tyson.
DeLuise throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeLuise throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tyson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeLuise.
DeLuise throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeLuise checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyson is defended easily by DeLuise.
Dom DeLuise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
DeLuise looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tyson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
DeLuise lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tyson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeLuise avoids it really well and circles away.
DeLuise throws a front kick aimed at Tyson's knee but Tyson avoids it well.
Tyson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeLuise as he avoids it easily.
Tyson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for DeLuise!
Mike Tyson has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeLuise regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tyson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeLuise keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeLuise is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tyson scores with a couple of nice shots.
DeLuise keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeLuise's head.
DeLuise wants to get back to full guard.
Tyson trying to control from half guard but DeLuise is working away.
Tyson throwing shots but DeLuise is blocking nicely.
Tyson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for DeLuise!
Tyson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns DeLuise that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Tyson.
Tyson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tyson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DeLuise is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looking to finish DeLuise with some ground and pound. This is bad for DeLuise!
Tyson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. DeLuise can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
DeLuise trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tyson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson landing strikes from the mount.
Tyson unloading with bombs!
Tyson with shots to the head and body - DeLuise looks very uncomfortable down there.
DeLuise holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tyson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses
and Tyson counters with a single leg into guard. DeLuise didn't expect that.
Tyson wants to control from the top but DeLuise keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tyson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tyson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeLuise is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyson throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson throwing strikes from guard but DeLuise blocks nicely.
Tyson is looking to work some ground and pound but DeLuise has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tyson blocks a head kick by DeLuise.
Tyson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeLuise. DeLuise obviously looking to wear him down.
DeLuise throws a front kick that sends Tyson stumbling back into the cage.
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DeLuise pinned against the cage. DeLuise gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dom DeLuise is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyson throws a shot to the body.
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick from DeLuise.
Tyson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeLuise.
Dom DeLuise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by DeLuise there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A leg kick checked by Tyson.
DeLuise cracks the inside of Tyson's front leg.
Tyson checks a leg kick.
Dom DeLuise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson working DeLuise over with strikes.
Tyson throws a strike but DeLuise avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tyson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tyson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeLuise works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeLuise wants to stand and escape but Tyson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tyson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tyson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DeLuise's head.
DeLuise utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeLuise keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but DeLuise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DeLuise misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from DeLuise misses
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeLuise defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyson.
Dom DeLuise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Tyson blocks a jab.
Tyson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyson blocks a head kick by DeLuise.
DeLuise just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson shoots in but no luck this time.
DeLuise throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tyson avoids it.
Tyson tries for a takedown but DeLuise circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyson scores with a takedown into DeLuise's guard.
Tyson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tyson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson!
Mike Tyson took some time post fight to say the following; 'If I take this camera and put it in your face for 20 years, I don't know what you might be. You might be a homosexual if I put that camera on you since you were 13 years old. I've been on that camera since I was 13 years old. Give me loser of Hans Edgar vs Charles Martel fight next!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Lindel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Deckard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindel's entrance music is Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best . A fine choice. Deckard has chosen In Lust as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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240 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Lindel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Deckard!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindel clobbers Deckard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lindel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Rick Deckard has been cut.
Lindel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deckard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Deckard lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Mikael Lindel has been cut.
Lindel swings for the body but Deckard moves out of range.
Lindel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deckard gets in close and tags Lindel with a short punch that almost sends Lindel to the mat! Oh Lindel is in big trouble! He turns his back on Deckard, trying to create some distance but Deckard rushes him, striking wildly and Lindel goes down! The referee tackles Deckard into the cage to end the fight! Deckard is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Deckard!
After the fight, Rick Deckard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between VinniJay Acunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris has chosen Clique as his entrance music. VinniJay Acunia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, VinniJay Acunia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leroy Morris!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acunia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Acunia avoids it really well and circles away.
Acunia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morris. That did some damage!
VinniJay Acunia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Morris blocks the low kick.
Acunia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Acunia throws a leg kick but Morris sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morris connects with a jab.
Acunia throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morris! But no joy.
Acunia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Acunia looks to score with a jab to the body but Morris is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Acunia.
Acunia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morris, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acunia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Acunia thumps Morris with a low kick.
Morris avoids the body shot from Acunia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Acunia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Acunia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Acunia as Morris shoots in.
Morris lands a knee to the body.
Acunia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morris up against the cage.
Morris trying to land knees to the body.
Acunia stalling.
Morris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morris is looking to break free of the clinch but Acunia has double underhooks.
Morris wants to take the fight to the mat but Acunia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
VinniJay Acunia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Morris.
Morris has picked Acunia up - he's going for a ride! Morris dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Morris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Acunia is not content to let Morris control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acunia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Acunia gets full guard.
Acunia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morris slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris is pressing down on Acunia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Acunia is holding on for now.
Acunia tries to get to full guard but Morris has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Acunia!
Acunia wants to hold on but Morris pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acunia prevents Morris from taking his back.
Morris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Acunia is looking to escape.
Acunia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morris tries to control but Acunia wriggling away.
Morris prevents Acunia from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris controlling his opponent.
It looks like Morris might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris is continuing to stall.
Morris goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Acunia is on top in guard.
Morris wants to stand and escape but Acunia is having none of it.
Acunia scoring with some ground and pound.
Acunia slips nicely into half guard.
Acunia prevents Morris from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leroy Morris will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
That kick from Acunia tenderised Morris's leg. Morris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Acunia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Acunia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morris is out of range.
Leroy Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morris loads up on a big right hand but Acunia slips the punch.
Morris connects with a right hand. Acunia shakes it off.
Morris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morris jabs Acunia right on the nose. Acunia blinks but takes it well.
Morris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Acunia tries to land a leg kick but Morris saw it coming and moves away.
Morris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Acunia misses with a hook.
Morris has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Morris tries to bum rush Acunia with a series of wild strikes but Acunia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Acunia slips a straight right by Morris.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morris checks a leg kick.
Acunia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acunia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris misses with a body shot.
Morris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Acunia manages to avoid it.
Morris throws a leg kick but Acunia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morris thuds a left hand into Acunia's body.
Acunia misses with a low kick.
Acunia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Acunia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Acunia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Acunia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Acunia won't be happy with that.
Morris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Acunia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morris in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Acunia is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Acunia is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morris is looking to take a break and control but Acunia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Acunia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Acunia is avoiding damage well.
Acunia tries to bench press Morris off him but Morris keeps the position.
Morris trying to control the action but Acunia is working from the bottom.
Morris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Acunia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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.
Acunia is looking for a sweep. Morris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Acunia is refusing to be controlled, as Morris sits in half guard.
Morris is looking for a kimura but Acunia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morris to get the leverage.
Morris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Acunia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Acunia is defending against the submission attempts here by Morris.
Acunia is trying to control but can't.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Morris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Morris defending well as Acunia loads up on a big left hand.
Acunia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morris's sensitive parts.
Morris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morris misses with an uppercut.
VinniJay Acunia is winning the standup battle so far.
Morris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Acunia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, jab by Morris - just one landing.
Acunia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morris.
Morris throws the left hand but Acunia avoids the punch easily.
Acunia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acunia.
Morris blocks a leg kick.
Morris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Acunia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Acunia attempts a counter takedown but Morris avoids it well and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Acunia on the side of the head.
Morris checks a leg kick.
Morris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Acunia connects with a leg kick. Morris looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acunia tried to score with a low kick but Morris checks it.
Morris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morris throws a hook but Acunia avoids it easily.
Acunia throws a leg kick but Morris moved away.
Morris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good work by Morris as he checks the leg kick.
Morris avoids the body shot from Acunia.
Morris misses with a low kick as Acunia jumps back.
Acunia dodges the punch combination from Morris.
Acunia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morris throws a lazy right hand but Acunia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Acunia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Acunia throws a leg kick but Morris checks it.
Acunia staying out of range there.
Morris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morris throws a lazy right hand but Acunia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morris's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morris duly obliges.
VinniJay Acunia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris checks a leg kick nicely.
Acunia throws a leg kick that misses.
Morris slips a jab from Acunia.
Acunia tries to land a front kick but Morris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acunia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Acunia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morris.
Morris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
VinniJay Acunia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acunia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Morris moves out of range of the leg kick from Acunia.
And Morris tries to counter it with a takedown but Acunia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Acunia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morris lands a nice looking body shot.
Acunia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acunia 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morris! But no joy.
Acunia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morris.
Acunia staying out of range there.
Acunia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morris misses with a wild combination.
Acunia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Acunia throws a quick counter kick to the body but Morris avoids it.
Morris misses with a series of wild punches.
Morris avoids a kick to the body.
Morris shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Acunia.
It seemed like Morris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Acunia misses with a hook. Morris ducked under it nicely.
Morris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Acunia throws a chopping leg kick but Morris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acunia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morris's sensitive parts.
Morris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Acunia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morris can pounce on him.
Acunia feints and then cracks Morris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morris down.
Acunia throws a right hand that misses
and Morris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acunia lands with a nice body punch.
Acunia scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Morris misses.
Morris throws a series of punches but Acunia moves out of range.
Acunia wants to slow Morris down by chopping away at his legs.
Acunia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morris.
Acunia with a jab.
Morris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Acunia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morris.
Leroy Morris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morris motions for Acunia to come forward. Morris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leroy Morris.
Well Morris 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Morris!
During a confident post fight interview, Leroy Morris 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matty Redert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaime Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matty Redert!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Redert.
Redert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lannister paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Lannister tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redert throws a body kick that misses.
Redert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redert fakes the leg kick and cracks Lannister in the body.
Lannister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lannister wants to land a leg kick but Redert is out of range.
A good leg kick by Redert.
Lannister chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redert scores with a kick to the body.
Redert rushes Lannister and presses him up against the cage.
Redert works on Lannister's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redert.
Lannister is breathing heavily.
Redert is working Lannister over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redert is working Lannister over against the cage.
A short right from Redert.
Redert breaks the clinch.
Lannister misses with a lunging right hand
and Redert makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Redert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redert gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Redert.
Redert cracks Lannister with a nice body shot.
Redert works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redert manages to break the clinch.
Redert thows a body kick. Lannister tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Redert lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Whack! Redert lands a heavy head kick that drops Lannister. The ref tackles Redert to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Lannister was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Matty Redert!
Matty Redert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cassit Heiluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Trasseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heiluu comes to the cage accompanied by Kerrankin Tarpeekseen. Trasseli is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Look at my horse!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cassit Heiluu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Trasseli!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heiluu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trasseli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heiluu thinking.
Heiluu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trasseli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heiluu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heiluu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trasseli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heiluu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trasseli throws out the jab.
Trasseli misses with an uppercut.
Heiluu throws out a powerful jab.
Trasseli has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Trasseli throws a lazy head kick
and Heiluu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heiluu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trasseli throws a head kick but Heiluu moves out of range.
Trasseli throws a jab when Heiluu was well out of range.
Trasseli scores with a nice strike.
Pena Trasseli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trasseli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heiluu manages to avoid it.
Trasseli lands with a straight right. Heiluu didn't see that one coming.
Trasseli misses with a shot to the body
and Heiluu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trasseli lands a glancing blow to the side of Heiluu's head.
Trasseli swings for the body but Heiluu moves out of range.
Heiluu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trasseli's hands.
Trasseli misses with a body shot.
Trasseli throws a body kick that misses.
Trasseli misses with a jab to the body
and Heiluu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trasseli gets caught flat footed, as Heiluu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Heiluu passes Trasseli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heiluu seems to be working for a kimura but Trasseli defends the submission attempt.
Heiluu trying to mount his opponent but Trasseli defends it.
Trasseli is looking to improve his position.
Heiluu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu trying to mount his opponent but Trasseli defends it.
Heiluu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trasseli defending well though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heiluu 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heiluu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trasseli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trasseli wants to improve his position but Heiluu is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu moves nicely into side control.
Heiluu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trasseli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Heiluu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Heiluu throwing strikes but Trasseli manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Heiluu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Trasseli is looking to escape.
Trasseli is looking to improve his position.
Heiluu working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Trasseli's thigh. Trasseli counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Trasseli working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Heiluu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Trasseli wants to stand up but Heiluu is controlling him.
Heiluu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trasseli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heiluu has managed to get both his arms back between Trasseli's legs - danger averted.
Heiluu advances position into side control!
Trasseli tries to bench press Heiluu off him but Heiluu keeps the position.
Trasseli struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Heiluu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Heiluu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trasseli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassit Heiluu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trasseli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassit Heiluu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heiluu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heiluu moves out of range as Trasseli throws a body kick.
Heiluu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trasseli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trasseli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Trasseli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Heiluu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trasseli connects with a body shot.
Heiluu misses with a head kick.
Heiluu slips a jab from Trasseli.
Heiluu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trasseli defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trasseli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Trasseli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Trasseli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassit Heiluu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heiluu is trying to pull guard but Trasseli has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trasseli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Heiluu has Trasseli pressed against the cage, preventing Trasseli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trasseli breaks the clinch.
Heiluu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trasseli swivels and escapes.
Trasseli misses with a body kick.
Heiluu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Trasseli to the mat! Trasseli manages to get full guard.
Heiluu stopping the sweep attempt from Trasseli.
Heiluu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Trasseli taking a bit of punishment here - Heiluu scoring with strikes.
Heiluu tries to advance position but instead Trasseli slips a leg back in to half guard.
Trasseli wants to get back to full guard.
Heiluu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Heiluu 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.
Heiluu is looking for a kimura but Trasseli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Heiluu to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trasseli's head.
Trasseli preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Trasseli gets back to full guard.
Trasseli keeping full guard, as Heiluu tries to pass.
Heiluu is looking to pass into half guard but Trasseli pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Trasseli is in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trasseli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Heiluu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trasseli defends well.
Heiluu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trasseli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli trying to control the position from guard on top but Heiluu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heiluu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trasseli is aware though and is defending well.
Trasseli scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trasseli works over Heiluu with some ground and pound from guard.
Heiluu working for a triangle but Trasseli defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trasseli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Trasseli won't allow Heiluu to sweep him here.
Heiluu working for a triangle but Trasseli defends it easily.
Trasseli is working Heiluu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Trasseli works over Heiluu with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli trying to control but Heiluu is working from the bottom.
Heiluu looking for a guillotine here but Trasseli defends easily.
Heiluu looking for a guillotine here but Trasseli defends easily.
Heiluu wants to sweep here but Trasseli controlling him for the moment.
Trasseli trying to control but Heiluu is working from the bottom.
Trasseli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trasseli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trasseli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cassit Heiluu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heiluu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trasseli is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pena Trasseli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Heiluu throws an overhand right that lands on Trasseli's shoulder, as Trasseli tries to avoid the shot.
Heiluu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trasseli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trasseli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Heiluu is rocked!
Heiluu leaves his chin hanging out and Trasseli seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Heiluu crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pena Trasseli!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pena Trasseli thanked Perkele! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chumbawamba - English Rebel Songs. 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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34
205 lbs
17 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus Rios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Gregory!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Gregory.
No joy there for Gregory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gregory moves into the clinch successfully.
Rios lands a body punch.
Gregory is stalling here.
Rios misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rios.
Rios misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rios.
Gregory prevents a body shot from Rios.
Rios tries a body shot but Gregory blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios works on Gregory's body with a couple of short punches.
Rios tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rios misses with some punches.
Gregory's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rios lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rios clinches up against the cage.
Gregory throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gregory told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Rios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rios tries to throw a body punch but Gregory avoids it by throwing Rios back against the cage.
Gregory pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gregory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rios lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gregory lands an elbow inside that Rios shrugs off.
Rios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gregory backwards.
Rios working aggressively here.
Rios swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gregory wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rios tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gregory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gregory throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rios.
Rios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gregory tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rios paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gregory tries to clinch there but Rios circles away.
Gregory tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregory blocks a head kick by Rios.
Gregory lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gregory lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rios circles away quickly and effectively.
Gregory has closed the distance and engaged Rios in a clinch.
Rios takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gregory taking a breather.
Rios lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Rios on the inside.
Rios avoids a wild elbow strike from Gregory.
Gregory blocks an uppercut.
Rios takes an elbow to the temple.
Rios tries a body shot but Gregory blocks it.
I was talking to Rios's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gregory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gregory clinches up with Rios and pushes him back against the cage.
Gregory holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rios tries to throw a body punch but Gregory avoids it by throwing Rios back against the cage.
Gregory breaks the clinch.
Rios throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gregory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Rios.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory cracks Rios with a good jab.
Rios has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rios scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gregory stalling against the cage.
Rios lands with a right to the head.
Gregory is trying to force a seperation but Rios has the dominant position.
Rios lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gregory backwards.
Rios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gregory lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rios backwards.
Still in the clinch, Rios scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gregory tries to circle away but Rios has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rios misses with a punch on the inside.
Rios struggles to land a body shot inside as Gregory controls his hands.
Gregory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gregory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Rios dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rios misses with a combination
and Gregory counters with a three punch combo that has Rios backing up. Rios nods at Gregory to acknowledge the strikes.
Gregory gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregory.
Rios looking to slow down the pace here.
Gregory has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rios avoids a wild elbow strike from Gregory.
Rios blocks the elbow strike.
Gregory crunches a lovely knee into Rios's ribcage.
Rios lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory lands an elbow that stopped Rios in his tracks for a moment.
Gregory blocks a body shot from Rios.
Gregory digs a right hand into Rios's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rios's gas tank.
Rios misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gregory tries to break free but Rios pushes him back against the cage.
Gregory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rios misses with a series of wild punches.
Rios scores with a leg kick.
Gregory misses with a wild combination.
Gregory goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gregory dodges the punch combination from Rios.
A bone on bone clash there as Gregory blocks the leg kick.
Gregory lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Gregory blocks the low kick.
Rios moves into the clinch.
Rios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rios lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rios lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregory has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gregory lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rios throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregory.
Gregory blocks a body shot from Rios.
Gregory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jesus Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rios rushes Gregory and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gregory lands an elbow inside.
Rios lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gregory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gregory's elbow.
Gregory is trying to stall.
Gregory blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Rios.
Rios tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rios avoiding damage as Gregory throws knees to the body.
Rios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gregory backwards.
Gregory scores with a shot to the side of Rios's head.
Rios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rios misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gregory wants to stall.
Gregory tries to throw a body punch but Rios avoids it by throwing Gregory back against the cage.
Rios keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gregory's efforts to push away.
Rios tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gregory's elbow.
Gregory has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rios tries to work over Gregory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gregory wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gregory is trying to break the clinch but Rios is controlling him.
Rios pushes Gregory back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rios has Gregory pressed against the cage, preventing Gregory from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gregory takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rios.
Gregory is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Rios.
Rios can't find room to land a body shot as Gregory controls the action.
Rios lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregory manages to break the clinch.
Rios dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gregory tries to clinch but Rios is having none of it.
Rios half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Rios dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rios throws a low kick but Gregory moves out of range easily.
Gregory sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rios moves into the clinch.
Rios takes a shot to the head.
Rios lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gregory looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rios works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gregory backwards.
Rios has a couple of punches blocked by Gregory.
Rios digs a right hand into Gregory's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gregory's gas tank.
Gregory takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rios lands a nice shot to the body.
Rios lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gregory backwards.
Good body shot from Rios.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Rios.
Rios tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gregory's elbow.
Rios has Gregory pressed against the cage, preventing Gregory from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gregory is trying to stall.
Gregory wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rios has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rios.
Jesus Rios has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rios is working Gregory over against the cage.
Rios just leaning against Gregory, taking a breather.
Rios lands with a short shot to the head.
Rios misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rios lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rios lands a hook that snaps the head of Gregory backwards.
Rios lands a hook that snaps the head of Gregory backwards.
Rios has a couple of punches blocked by Gregory.
Rios works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rios working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregory can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Rios.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rios presses Gregory against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gregory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Rios.
Rios avoiding damage.
Rios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rios swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rios cracks Gregory with a nice body shot.
Rios stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rios throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gregorys head.
Rios misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gregory wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Rios.
Rios lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rios cracks Gregory with a nice body shot.
Rios lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gregory letting Rios take a breather here.
Rios lands a body punch.
Rios misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rios lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rios tries to throw a body punch but Gregory avoids it by throwing Rios back against the cage.
Rios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rios avoids the elbow strike from Gregory, against the cage.
Rios working aggressively here.
Gregory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gregory misses with an elbow over the top.
Gregory blocks an uppercut.
Gregory lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rios.
Rios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gregory tries to work over Rios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jesus Rios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gregory is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory blocking some punches.
Gregory is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rios tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gregory's elbow.
Rios lands a shot to the body.
Gregory has a couple of punches blocked by Rios.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gregory throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rios creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rios working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rios prevents Gregory from breaking the clinch.
Gregory avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Rios.
Paul Gregory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Rios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rios, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Rios!
An out of breath Jesus Rios thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom's entrance music is Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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42
253 lbs
39 - 20 - 1 |
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280 lbs
31 - 25 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
39 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riseman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Riseman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Noteboom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Noteboom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
De Noteboom stops Riseman from getting back to his feet.
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riseman taking some punishment here, with De Noteboom in his half guard.
Riseman is trying to maintain the position but De Noteboom is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riseman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Noteboom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Riseman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Riseman tries to get to full guard but De Noteboom has control of the leg.
Riseman tries to kick De Noteboom off but De Noteboom keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
De Noteboom lands strikes from half guard.
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. De Noteboom connects with a nice short shot to Riseman's temple.
De Noteboom trying to mount his opponent but Riseman defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman is staying active underneath De Noteboom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Noteboom working over Riseman with some ground and pound. Riseman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riseman regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Noteboom chips away with some ground and pound.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riseman wants to stand up but De Noteboom is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Riseman misses with a double jab.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Riseman is quick to defend against it.
De Noteboom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riseman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riseman looks to score with a jab to the body but De Noteboom is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riseman.
Riseman throws a right and a left that De Noteboom avoids nicely.
Riseman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Riseman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Riseman is quick to defend against it.
Riseman misses with a double jab.
Riseman misses with a double jab
and De Noteboom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riseman throws a combination that misses
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Riseman!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Riseman tries to escape but De Noteboom is in control.
Riseman dodges the ground and pound from De Noteboom.
Riseman wants to get back to his feet but De Noteboom drags him back down.
De Noteboom throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Riseman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but De Noteboom has just dragged him back down to the mat.
De Noteboom sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Riseman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
De Noteboom sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Riseman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
De Noteboom fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Riseman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riseman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Noteboom is able to avoid easily.
Riseman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Riseman is quick to defend against it.
Riseman lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Riseman does no damage.
Riseman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Noteboom.
Riseman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Royston De Noteboom has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riseman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Noteboom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Riseman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arne Riseman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom attempts a counter takedown but Riseman avoids it well and moves away.
De Noteboom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riseman.
A nice combination there by Riseman.
The crowd cheers as Riseman lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Noteboom doesn't seem phased though.
Royston De Noteboom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riseman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Noteboom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riseman.
A punch combination from Riseman misses.
De Noteboom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the leg kick from Riseman.
De Noteboom attempts a counter takedown but Riseman avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as De Noteboom backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riseman swinging wildly here.
De Noteboom is looking for a counter combo.
Riseman throws a hook to the side of De Noteboom's head but De Noteboom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arne Riseman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Riseman misses.
De Noteboom moves out of range as Riseman strikes.
Riseman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Noteboom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like De Noteboom was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Riseman. Those never looked like landing.
De Noteboom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman misses with an uppercut. De Noteboom saw that one coming.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Riseman sprawls and moves away.
Riseman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
De Noteboom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Riseman fails to land with a series of punches.
Riseman misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Riseman misses.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Riseman sprawls and moves away.
Riseman throws a jab but it's blocked by De Noteboom.
Riseman works over De Noteboom's head and body with a nice combination.
Riseman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Riseman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces De Noteboom back to the cage. Riseman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riseman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riseman throws a nice looking combination but De Noteboom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Noteboom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riseman.
It looked like De Noteboom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Riseman misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Riseman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Riseman sprawls and moves away.
Riseman fails to land with a series of punches.
De Noteboom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Riseman looks to score with a jab to the body but De Noteboom is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Riseman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Riseman tries to bum rush De Noteboom with a series of wild strikes but De Noteboom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riseman throws a nice looking combination but De Noteboom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riseman lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Noteboom takes a step back to recover.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Riseman!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Riseman 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 De Noteboom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Noteboom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sloppy strikes from Riseman. Those never looked like landing.
De Noteboom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Riseman. Those never looked like landing.
Riseman throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom lands an elbow.
De Noteboom 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.
Riseman dodges the ground and pound from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom misses with the ground and pound.
Riseman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
De Noteboom tries to score with some ground and pound. Riseman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Royston De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riseman dodges the ground and pound from De Noteboom.
Sloppy strikes there by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom prevents Riseman from escaping the position.
The ground and pound from De Noteboom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
De Noteboom misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman is trying to buck De Noteboom off.
De Noteboom misses with the ground and pound.
De Noteboom throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Riseman works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Riseman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Riseman tries to roll over but De Noteboom keeps him under control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
De Noteboom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arne Riseman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riseman misses with a combination
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
De Noteboom working the ground and pound but Riseman is defending the strikes.
De Noteboom lands a few punches from side control.
De Noteboom in side control, throwing shots but Riseman defends.
De Noteboom misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Riseman is looking for a sweep.
Riseman is trying to control De Noteboom's posture but De Noteboom avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from De Noteboom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
De Noteboom prevents Riseman from escaping the position.
De Noteboom landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from De Noteboom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
De Noteboom misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
De Noteboom working the ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Noteboom tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Riseman is looking to regain half guard here but De Noteboom keeps moving and retains side control.
Riseman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of De Noteboom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royston De Noteboom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Noteboom 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kantola has chosen Teräskehä as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jim Beam has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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42
280 lbs
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28
250 lbs
19 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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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
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Beam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam swings for the body but Kantola moves out of range.
Kantola throws a head kick that misses.
Kantola misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kantola. Those never looked like landing.
Beam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kantola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beam darts in looking for a takedown but Kantola gets double underhooks and turns Beam into the cage.
Kantola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beam moves away.
Beam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kantola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Beam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beam misses with a hook.
Kantola looks to land a combination but Beam avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam misses the shot to the body.
Beam misses with a body shot.
Kantola throws a sloppy head kick and Beam moves out of range easily.
Beam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kantola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beam avoids the head kick by Kantola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam throws a poor cross that misses
and Kantola counters with an outside leg kick.
Beam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kantola is keeping the position for now.
Kantola is trying to keep Beam in close.
Beam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kantola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beam won't allow Kantola to sweep him here.
Kantola has his foot on Beam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beam works his way back into a safe position though.
Beam lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beam has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam is working Kantola over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kantola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kantola controls Beam momentarily but Beam frees himself.
Beam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kantola is keeping the position for now.
Kantola wants to sweep but no luck.
Beam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Beam lands a couple of digs.
Beam scoring with some ground and pound.
Beam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beam trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kantola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kantola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beam throws a looping overhand right but Kantola ducks down to avoid it.
Kantola is looking for the big counter here.
Beam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kantola was covering up waiting for the punch and Beam finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Beam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beam cracks Kantola with a solid left hand.
Kantola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beam is looking to work some ground and pound but Kantola has wrist control.
Beam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beam is pressing down on Kantola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kantola is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kantola trying to control here.
Kantola tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kantola throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Beam's head.
Some wild striking there from Kantola.
Kantola blocks a jab.
Kantola swinging wildly here.
Beam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kantola can do to turn this around?
Kantola scoring well with a low kick there.
Beam throws a big shot that misses.
Kantola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kantola moves away.
Beam gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kantola working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kantola trying to control the position from guard on top but Beam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beam pulls Kantola in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kantola.
Kantola throws a big elbow that misses.
Kantola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beam's head.
Kantola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kantola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kantola blocks a jab.
Beam misses with a hook. Kantola ducked under it nicely.
Kantola lands with a slapping head kick.
Ari Kantola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola looks to score with a jab to the body but Beam is just out of range.
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kantola looks to land a combination but Beam avoids it well.
Kantola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beam throws a hook but Kantola blocks it.
Kantola unleashes a big counter combination but Beam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kantola misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Kantola.
Beam blocks the body kick.
Kantola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beam.
A shot to the body from Beam misses
and Kantola counters with a left to the body.
Beam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kantola.
Kantola throws a sloppy head kick and Beam moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Beam.
Beam has his takedown stuffed
and Kantola counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola swings for the body but Beam moves out of range.
Kantola tries to sprawl but Beam drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Beam moves into full mount! Kantola won't be happy about that!
Kantola is looking to get to half guard.
Beam lands a couple of good shots and Kantola has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kantola is trying to get back to his feet but Beam has full control of the position and if anything, Kantola has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jim Beam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kantola rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Beam trying to mount his opponent but Kantola defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Beam.
Beam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beam is nestled in close to Kantola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kantola wants to control but Beam is keeping busy.
Beam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beam trying to pass the guard but Kantola defending well.
Beam lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ari Kantola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kantola lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kantola tries a head kick but it misses.
Kantola misses with a head kick.
Beam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kantola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beam avoids the head kick by Kantola.
Beam shoots in and drives through. Kantola sprawls well.
Beam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beam.
Kantola gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kantola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beam wants to control the action here but instead Kantola manages to pass to full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kantola throws a wild left hand from mount and Beam manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kantola thows a huge punch but Beam dodges it nicely.
Beam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kantola wants to work for an arm triangle but Beam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kantola wants to pass to mount but Beam is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantola wants to stand up but Beam manages to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kantola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kantola postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beam is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kantola, into his guard.
Beam throwing strikes from guard but Kantola blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Beam presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Beam tries for a takedown but Kantola manages to get underhooks.
Beam tries to throw a body punch but Kantola avoids it by throwing Beam back against the cage.
Beam tries to stall but Kantola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kantola is trying to break the clinch but Beam is controlling him.
Beam stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kantola wants the takedown. Beam is fighting it off but Kantola persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Beam's guard against the cage.
Kantola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beam's head.
Beam keeping full guard, as Kantola tries to pass.
Kantola trying to control the position from guard on top but Beam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kantola is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beam is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beam has escaped and now he's on top!
Beam trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kantola throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Kantola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kantola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Corll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corll's entrance music is South Texas Death Ride. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wilson's choice of entrance music: The Last Dragon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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180 lbs
23 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Corll!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corll throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
Wilson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Corll with a body shot.
Wilson throws a hook but Corll avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Left hook, right uppercut from Wilson.
Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Corll on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corll counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilson thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Corll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corll.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson swings for the body but Corll moves out of range.
Don Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corll on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corll will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wilson throws a combination. Corll tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corll tries to land a front kick but Wilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Wilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilson dips to his left and cracks Corll with an uppercut!
Corll is rocked!
Corll cracks Wilson with a good jab.
Corll misses the body punch
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Corll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Corll!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Corll.
Corll misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Wilson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corll drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corll lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson connects with a jab.
Corll swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Corll misses the target.
Wilson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Corll is looking to land body kicks.
Corll misses with a body shot.
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Wilson walks into a jab.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Corll misses.
Corll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Corll moved out of range nicely.
Corll tries to counter by clinching up but Wilson breaks away and moves out of range.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corll.
Wilson darts in and clinches Corll up against the cage.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Corll blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Corll dodges an elbow strike from Wilson.
A frustrated look appears on Wilson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
Corll blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corll lands with a light punch inside.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll dodges an elbow strike from Wilson.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Corll.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Corll.
Wilson tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Corll lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Corll.
Corll cracks Wilson with a nice body shot.
Corll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Corll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wilson throws an elbow but misses.
Corll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Corll avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Corll misses with some punches.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Corll uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to force a seperation but Corll has the dominant position.
Corll is leaning against Wilson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Wilson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Corll misses with some punches.
Corll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Wilson on the inside.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Corll working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
A short right from Corll.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Wilson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corll tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Corll back against the cage.
Corll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Corll lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corll lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Wilson 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.
Corll ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Corll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Corll cracks the inside of Wilson's front leg.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corll looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilson throws the left hand but Corll avoids the punch easily.
Corll is looking to score with low kicks.
Corll lands with a shot to the body.
Corll fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corll.
Wilson scores with a shot to the body.
Wilson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corll throws the kick towards the body but Wilson avoids it.
It seemed like Wilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corll lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corll. Corll obviously looking to wear him down.
Don Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corll connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corll buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Corll.
Wilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wilson blocks a low kick nicely.
Corll scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corll throws a poor cross that misses
and Corll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Wilson.
Don Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson catches Corll with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Corll tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corll gets tackled into the cage by Wilson. Wilson maintains the clinch.
A short left from Corll.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corll lands a left hand.
Wilson is rocked!
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Corll finish him?
Dean Corll has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Corll lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Corll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Corll lands a big right hand that drops Wilson! The killer instinct kicks in and Corll finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Corll!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Corll!
Dean Corll is the new middleweight champion!
Dean Corll decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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pop
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