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NGF 169: Torhammer Vs Helgi II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balig Murska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murska's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Perhosveitsi-Heikki & Lika-Aki - Aakkoset. Tokhtakhounov has chosen Ministry - Thieves as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
27 - 13 - 1 |
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187 cm
34
220 lbs
29 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Balig Murska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov dips to his left and cracks Murska with an uppercut!
Murska throws a wild body kick that Tokhtakhounov sees coming a mile off.
Tokhtakhounov stuns Murska with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tokhtakhounov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murska looks to score with a jab to the body but Tokhtakhounov is just out of range.
Murska throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tokhtakhounov. Murska shrugs it off though.
Balig Murska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a few strikes there.
Murska tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tokhtakhounov is able to avoid easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Nice uppercut there from Tokhtakhounov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murska throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tokhtakhounov.
A bone on bone clash there as Tokhtakhounov blocks the leg kick.
Murska misses with a leg kick
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a left to the body.
Tokhtakhounov's coach down at Homunculus Alembic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tokhtakhounov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Murska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tokhtakhounov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Murska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokhtakhounov.
Murska motions for Tokhtakhounov to come forward. Murska throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murska looks to land a right hand but Tokhtakhounov moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murska throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov jabs at Murska's body.
Murska takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokhtakhounov moves away.
Tokhtakhounov lands a jab.
Tokhtakhounov works Murska's body with a nice hook.
Murska connects with a leg kick. Tokhtakhounov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tokhtakhounov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murska swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Tokhtakhounov lands.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murska thows a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov checks it
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tokhtakhounov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tokhtakhounov misses the body punch
enabling Murska to counter with a crisp jab.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tokhtakhounov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Murska misses.
Tokhtakhounov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tokhtakhounov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murska checks it well.
Murska half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice looking combination but Murska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a good body shot.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tokhtakhounov wants to clinch up but Murska keeps it at a distance.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murska. Murska circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice looking combination but Murska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a push kick.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body shot.
Murska fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tokhtakhounov checks it well.
Tokhtakhounov is looking for the big counter here.
Tokhtakhounov looks for the body kick but Murska saw that one coming.
Murska misses with an uppercut. Tokhtakhounov saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murska.
Murska throws a head kick that misses.
Tokhtakhounov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murska.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Murska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murska throws a lazy right hand but Tokhtakhounov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tokhtakhounov unleashes a big counter combination but Murska bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice body punch from Tokhtakhounov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murska.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a body shot that sends Murska's belly button to the back.
Tokhtakhounov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tokhtakhounov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murska takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tokhtakhounov - that will leave a mark!
Tokhtakhounov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murska will feel that in the morning.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Murska.
A nice side step and Tokhtakhounov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murska takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murska misses with an uppercut. Tokhtakhounov saw that one coming.
Murska throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice hook to Murska's body. Murska takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murska tried to score with a low kick but Tokhtakhounov checks it.
Tokhtakhounov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Tokhtakhounov finds it's way through Murska's defenses.
Murska misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Tokhtakhounov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murska misses with a hook. Tokhtakhounov ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Tokhtakhounov misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokhtakhounov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tokhtakhounov jabs Murska right on the nose. Murska blinks but takes it well.
Murska missing with a left hand there. Tokhtakhounov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murska fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tokhtakhounov on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a front kick but Murska steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tokhtakhounov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tokhtakhounov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a body shot.
Murska misses the shot to the body.
Murska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Murska.
A little feinted left hand from Murska on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murska scores with a head kick.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a nice body kick.
Tokhtakhounov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tokhtakhounov ducks under a wild hook from Murska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tokhtakhounov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jab from Murska.
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!
Murska pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov is out of range and Murska settles back down.
Tokhtakhounov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murska rather than just go for the knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as Tokhtakhounov blocks the leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Murska might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov stuns Murska with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tokhtakhounov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murska lands with a kick to the temple. Tokhtakhounov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tokhtakhounov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tokhtakhounov throws a sloppy body shot
and Murska counters with a good low kick that Tokhtakhounov was not able to check.
An inside leg kick lands from Murska.
Murska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Murska throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murska keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tokhtakhounov staying out of range there.
Murska lands a lovely overhand right.
Tokhtakhounov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokhtakhounov misses the shot to the body.
Murska throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tokhtakhounov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Tokhtakhounov slams his shin into Murska's torso.
Murska takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tokhtakhounov digs a good hook to Murska's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tokhtakhounov. Tokhtakhounov obviously looking to wear him down.
Murska lands a nice looking body kick.
Murska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tokhtakhounov feints a counter leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov with a hook.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a looping left.
Tokhtakhounov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murska moves out of range as Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Murska.
Murska takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but Murska sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tokhtakhounov blocks a head kick by Murska.
Murska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tokhtakhounov throws a head kick but Murska moves out of range.
Murska looks to land a left hand but Tokhtakhounov moved out of range nicely.
Tokhtakhounov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murska has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tokhtakhounov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Murska.
Murska lands a leg kick that knocks Tokhtakhounov off balance momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tokhtakhounov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov dodges the punch combination from Murska.
Murska scores with a nice head shot.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to slow Murska down with leg kicks.
Tokhtakhounov looks to score with a jab to the body but Murska is just out of range.
Murska was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murska lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokhtakhounov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murska 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.
Tokhtakhounov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murska's head.
Murska misses with a wild body shot.
Tokhtakhounov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tokhtakhounov fails to land with a series of punches.
Murska missing with a left hand there. Tokhtakhounov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tokhtakhounov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murska with a body shot.
Tokhtakhounov lands a lovely overhand right.
Murska finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murska scores with a punch to the head.
Tokhtakhounov looks to score with a jab to the body but Murska is just out of range.
Murska will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokhtakhounov tries a head kick but it misses.
Murska looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tokhtakhounov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murska moves away.
Murska tried to score with a low kick but Tokhtakhounov checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tokhtakhounov cracks Murska with a good jab.
Murska swats away the attempt to clinch by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov throws the left hand but Murska avoids the punch easily.
Tokhtakhounov looks to land a body kick but Murska moved away.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to land body kicks.
Murska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to slow Murska down with leg kicks.
Murska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tokhtakhounov throws a combination that misses
and Murska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tokhtakhounov blocks a head kick by Murska.
It seemed like Tokhtakhounov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murska, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murska throws out a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range and Murska only half commits.
Murska throws an overhand right that lands on Tokhtakhounov's shoulder, as Tokhtakhounov tries to avoid the shot.
Murska staying out of range there.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a right hand. Murska shakes it off.
Murska keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tokhtakhounov.
Murska scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murska throws a front kick aimed at Tokhtakhounov's knee but Tokhtakhounov avoids it well.
Murska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tokhtakhounov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murska can pounce on him.
Murska blocks a head kick by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murska works the jab nicely.
Murska lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokhtakhounov throws out the jab.
Tokhtakhounov looks to throw the jab but Murska is out of range.
Murska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murska looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tokhtakhounov lands an overhand right.
Balig Murska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murska scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murska scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murska blocks a leg kick.
Murska scores with a shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a nice body punch.
Murska scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murska scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murska throws a wild body kick that Tokhtakhounov sees coming a mile off.
Murska misses with a wild body shot.
Tokhtakhounov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murska on the side of the head.
Murska on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A good leg kick by Murska.
Murska shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murska thuds his shin into the meat of Tokhtakhounov's side.
Murska gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokhtakhounov manages to avoid it.
Murska looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tokhtakhounov!
Murska looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murska throws a hook to the side of Tokhtakhounov's head but Tokhtakhounov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murska feints and then cracks Tokhtakhounov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tokhtakhounov down.
Tokhtakhounov slips a jab from Murska.
Murska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Murska swats away the attempt to clinch by Tokhtakhounov.
A big right from Murska misses.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right hook to the body.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Murska.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tokhtakhounov at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tokhtakhounov.
A punch combination from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Murska was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tokhtakhounov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tokhtakhounov delivers a nice body kick.
Murska looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tokhtakhounov.
Murska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tokhtakhounov is looking for the big counter here.
Murska throws an off balance right hand
and Tokhtakhounov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murska avoids a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murska feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tokhtakhounov's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Balig Murska.
Well Tokhtakhounov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
During a confident post fight interview, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stampe Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zophiel Furfur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eklund comes to the cage accompanied by Troll - Trollberg. On his way into the cage it seems that Stampe Eklund has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Stampe Eklund seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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169 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stampe Eklund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zophiel Furfur!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furfur throws a hook but Eklund blocks it.
Eklund throws a body punch but Furfur moves out of range.
Eklund looks to throw the jab but Furfur is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Furfur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Furfur cracks the inside of Eklund's front leg.
Eklund shoots in but no luck this time.
Eklund cracks Furfur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eklund looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stampe Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furfur lands with a right hand.
Eklund swings widly with a right hand
and Furfur counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eklund.
Eklund connects with a right hand. Furfur shakes it off.
Furfur throws the kick towards the body but Eklund avoids it.
Furfur staying out of range there.
Eklund throws a right hand that Furfur ducks under and follows up with a left that Furfur also avoids with ease.
Furfur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Furfur misses.
Furfur lands a nice looking body shot.
Furfur wants to land a leg kick but Eklund is out of range.
Furfur lands a lovely overhand right.
Furfur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eklund.
Furfur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eklund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eklund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furfur manages to avoid it.
Furfur ducks under a wild hook from Eklund.
Eklund throws a wild body kick that Furfur sees coming a mile off.
Eklund's corner calls for a 1-2. Eklund obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Furfur.
Eklund doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Furfur connects with a body shot that sends Eklund's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furfur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Furfur cracks the inside of Eklund's front leg.
Eklund throws a series of punches but Furfur moves out of range.
Furfur checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Eklund.
Eklund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zophiel Furfur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Furfur catches Eklund right on the button with a cross.
Furfur swings for the body but Eklund moves out of range.
Eklund lands a nice shot that snaps Furfur's head back.
Eklund walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eklund fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Furfur checks it well.
Eklund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Furfur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund defending well as Furfur loads up on a big left hand.
Furfur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body punch from Eklund.
Eklund misses the jab.
Eklund throws a lazy uppercut
and Eklund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Furfur throws a push kick but Eklund slaps the foot to one side.
Eklund misses the jab.
Furfur scores with a kick to the midsection.
Eklund is looking to land body kicks.
Eklund moves out of range of the body kick from Furfur.
Furfur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eklund moves away.
Furfur misses with a kick to the body.
Eklund takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furfur slips a straight right by Eklund.
Eklund throws a lazy uppercut
and Furfur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eklund misses with a looping left.
Furfur only half commits to the counter leg kick.
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!
Eklund misses with a body punch
and Furfur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Furfur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eklund tries to counter with a takedown but Furfur is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circling - Furfur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Furfur jabs Eklund right on the nose. Eklund blinks but takes it well.
Eklund checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Eklund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Furfur.
A nice leg kick lands there from Furfur.
Eklund lands a nice shot that snaps Furfur's head back.
Eklund swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Furfur.
Furfur moves out of range as Eklund strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zophiel Furfur dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A left lands for Eklund.
Furfur throws a big shot that misses.
Furfur has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Furfur moves out of range as Eklund strikes.
A solid body kick from Furfur.
Eklund throws a leg kick
and Furfur counters with a left to the body.
Eklund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Furfur swivels and escapes.
Eklund lands a nice looking body shot.
Eklund throws an overhand right that lands on Furfur's shoulder, as Furfur tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furfur throws a low kick but Eklund moves out of range easily.
Eklund throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Furfur to counter with a crisp jab.
Eklund takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Furfur tries to land a front kick but Eklund steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A right-left combo lands from Eklund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furfur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eklund takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Furfur clinches with his opponent.
Furfur misses with a punch on the inside.
Furfur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Furfur gets through Eklund's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eklund lands a nice shot to the body.
Eklund manages to break the clinch.
Furfur moves out of range of the strikes.
Eklund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Furfur.
Eklund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Furfur moves away.
Furfur throws out a counter right but Eklund avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Furfur finds it's way through Eklund's defenses.
Furfur throws an overhand right that lands on Eklund's shoulder, as Eklund tries to avoid the shot.
Eklund lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eklund misses with the body kick
and Furfur counters with a stiff right hand.
Eklund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Furfur throws out the jab.
Eklund swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Furfur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Furfur misses with an uppercut.
Furfur slips a jab from Eklund.
Furfur lands a slapping body shot.
Furfur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eklund finds it's way round the side to connect with Furfur's head.
Furfur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Eklund takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Furfur avoids a punch combination nicely.
Furfur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Furfur tries to clinch up.
Furfur blocks a head kick by Eklund.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Furfur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eklund doesn't seem phased though.
Furfur ducks under a wild hook from Eklund.
Eklund misses with an uppercut. Furfur saw that one coming.
Furfur is looking to clinch but Eklund is avoiding it.
Eklund defending well as Furfur loads up on a big left hand.
Furfur motions for Eklund to come forward. Furfur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eklund takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eklund half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from Eklund misses its intended target.
Furfur thinks about the counter body kick.
A leg kick checked by Eklund.
Furfur cracks Eklund with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Eklund.
A bone on bone clash there as Eklund blocks the leg kick.
Eklund swings widly with a right hand
and Furfur counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furfur misses with an uppercut. Eklund saw that one coming.
Eklund shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Furfur napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eklund tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Eklund tries to advance to mount but can't.
Eklund wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furfur keeps working.
Furfur manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zophiel Furfur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Eklund misses with a straight right.
Furfur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eklund.
Eklund throws a hook but Furfur avoids it easily.
Eklund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Furfur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Furfur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Furfur bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Eklund tries to move into range but Furfur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Furfur ducks under a wild hook from Eklund.
Eklund misses with an uppercut.
Zophiel Furfur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Furfur throws the kick towards the body but Eklund avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund misses with a straight right.
Eklund blocks a jab.
Eklund half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from Furfur misses its intended target.
Furfur throws a chopping leg kick but Eklund manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Eklund drops down looking for a counter takedown but Furfur sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses.
Furfur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Furfur wants to clinch.
Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
Furfur is looking to clinch.
Furfur doesn't manage to clinch there - Eklund circles away.
Eklund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eklund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Furfur was well out of range. Poor timing from Eklund.
Furfur lands a jab.
Furfur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Furfur.
Eklund misses with a wild body shot.
Eklund connects with a right hand. Furfur shakes it off.
Donk. Furfur catches Eklund right on the button with a cross.
Eklund throws a head kick but Furfur moves out of range.
Eklund misses with a straight left.
Furfur moves in looking to clinch but Eklund pushes him off.
Donk. Eklund catches Furfur right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Furfur lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Furfur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eklund.
Eklund swings for the body but Furfur moves out of range.
Furfur lands with a hook. Eklund tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Eklund on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Furfur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eklund moves away.
Eklund looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Furfur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Eklund throws the left hand but Furfur avoids the punch easily.
Furfur thinks about the counter body kick.
Eklund on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eklund 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.
Eklund is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Eklund misses with a wild combination.
Furfur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Furfur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Furfur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eklund swings widly with a right hand
and Furfur counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund tries to land a body kick
letting Furfur counter with a right hand.
Furfur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Furfur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eklund. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eklund throws a chopping leg kick but Furfur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Eklund throws a jab but it's blocked by Furfur.
Furfur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Furfur only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Eklund throws a wild body kick that Furfur sees coming a mile off.
Furfur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eklund throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Furfur counters with a thumping low kick.
Furfur staying out of range there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Furfur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zophiel Furfur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Furfur 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zophiel Furfur!
During a confident post fight interview, Zophiel Furfur thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Stampe Eklund had this to say: 'Read my lips: I will return stronger and better!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Dabrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessler has chosen Yattering - Chase of Thoughts as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
202 lbs
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30
203 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafal Dabrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Kessler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessler avoids the head kick by Dabrowski.
Kessler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dabrowski with a body shot.
Dabrowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kessler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dabrowski tries to clinch up
and Kessler counters with an outside leg kick.
Dabrowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kessler unleashes a big counter combination but Dabrowski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dabrowski connects with a body shot.
Dabrowski wants to clinch up but Kessler keeps it at a distance.
Dabrowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kessler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kessler keeps the fight on the outside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kessler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dabrowski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kessler - the referee stops the clock and Dabrowski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kessler. Dabrowski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dabrowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kessler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dabrowski gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Kessler to counter with a crisp jab.
Dabrowski misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabrowski moves to clinch but Kessler breaks away
and Kessler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dabrowski!
Dabrowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kessler off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kessler trying to control the hands but Dabrowski won't let him.
Dabrowski working for the choke.
Kessler tries to roll but Dabrowski sticks to his back.
Dabrowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kessler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kessler is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Dabrowski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kessler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dabrowski working the ground and pound effectively.
Kessler is rocked!
A big strike lands for Dabrowski! That's really hurt Kessler and he's turned his back - Dabrowski keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Dabrowski jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafal Dabrowski!
Rafal Dabrowski was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andres Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reiska Pekka Retale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Retale has chosen The Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Andres Machete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reiska Pekka Retale!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machete drives through and clinches with Retale against the cage.
Retale crunches a lovely knee into Machete's ribcage.
Retale tries to land knees in the clinch but Machete avoids the damage to the body.
Machete misses with the head strike.
Retale trying to control the position but instead, Machete has worked for underhooks and has pushed Retale into the cage.
Machete tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machete fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Retale blocks an uppercut.
Retale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machete avoids it.
Retale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machete on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machete fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Retale lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machete blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machete misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Retale has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Machete fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machete has a couple of punches blocked by Retale.
Machete swings wildly with an uppercut but Retale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Retale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Retale scores with a shot to the side of Machete's head.
Retale swings wildly with an uppercut but Machete uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Retale.
Retale scores with a shot to the side of Machete's head.
Machete swings wildly with an uppercut but Retale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Retale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Retale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machete pushes Retale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machete.
Retale is trying to maintain a safe position but Machete gets an underhook and turns Retale into the cage.
Machete has a couple of punches blocked by Retale.
Retale blocking some punches.
Machete fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machete misses with some punches.
Retale content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Machete blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machete swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Retale lands a nice knee to the body.
Retale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machete misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete working aggressively here.
Retale lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Retale.
Machete blocks the elbow strike.
Machete misses with some punches.
Machete lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Retale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Retale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machete scores with a shot to the side of Retale's head.
Machete misses with the head strike.
Machete throws a punch but it's blocked by Retale.
Machete throws a punch but it's blocked by Retale.
Machete lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Retale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machete avoids a wild elbow strike from Retale.
Stalling in the clinch from Retale.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machete.
Machete tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machete lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machete swings wildly with an uppercut but Retale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Retale lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Retale scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Machete fails to land.
Machete misses with the head strike.
Retale lands a good knee to the midsection. Machete won't want to take too many of those.
Machete swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machete misses with some punches.
Retale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Retale lands a shoulder strike.
Machete has a couple of punches blocked by Retale.
Machete throws a head punch that misses.
Retale trying to land knees to the body.
Retale lands with a right to the head.
Retale is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machete misses with the head strike.
Retale lands with a right to the head.
Machete blocking some punches.
Machete pushes Retale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Reiska Pekka Retale has been cut.
Machete swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Machete.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machete misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machete.
Machete fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Retale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machete misses with the head strike.
Retale can't find room to land a body shot as Machete controls the action.
Retale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees to the body from Retale.
Machete's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Retale misses with the head strike.
Machete managing to block the knees to the body from Retale.
Machete misses with a short punch on the inside.
Retale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machete backwards.
Retale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machete misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machete working aggressively here.
Machete misses with the head strike.
Machete misses with a punch on the inside.
Retale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machete's defenses.
Retale blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andres Machete will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reiska Pekka Retale's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Retale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reiska Pekka Retale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Retale stuffs the takedown.
Retale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machete shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Retale defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andres Machete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machete will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machete working aggressively here.
Retale effectively controlling the action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Retale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machete's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retale looking to throw knees to the head but Machete is blocking nicely.
Retale blocking some punches.
Retale lands a hook that snaps the head of Machete backwards.
Machete blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Retale.
Retale lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machete blocking some punches.
Machete swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Retale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Retale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machete tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Retale blocks an uppercut.
Machete misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machete tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machete avoiding damage as Retale throws knees to the body.
Machete swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machete working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Retale blocking some punches.
Retale lands a hook that snaps the head of Machete backwards.
Machete throws a punch but it's blocked by Retale.
A short right from Machete.
Retale is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machete is keeping busy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Retale.
Retale taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Machete fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retale displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machete up against the cage.
Retale trying to control the position but instead, Machete has worked for underhooks and has pushed Retale into the cage.
Machete swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Retale can't find room to land a body shot as Machete controls the action.
Retale blocks an uppercut.
Andres Machete has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machete.
Retale lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Retale.
Retale lands a nice knee to the body.
Machete lands a right hand that snaps the head of Retale backwards.
Retale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Retale lands a shoulder strike.
Retale lands a body punch.
Machete throws a head punch that misses.
Retale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machete backwards.
Machete swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Retale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machete fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Retale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machete misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Machete fails to land.
Retale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machete throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Retales head.
Retale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Retale effectively controlling the action here.
Machete misses with a short punch on the inside.
Retale blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Retale.
Machete misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Retale.
A body shot lands from Retale.
Retale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A knee to the head by Retale.
Retale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machete.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machete has a couple of punches blocked by Retale.
Machete blocks an uppercut.
Retale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machete.
Retale has a couple of punches blocked by Machete.
Machete misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Retale.
Retale is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Retale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Retale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Retale lands a good knee to the midsection. Machete won't want to take too many of those.
Machete gets through Retale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machete.
Retale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machete misses with the head strike.
Machete misses with a punch on the inside.
Machete throws a punch but it's blocked by Retale.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machete.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reiska Pekka Retale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reiska Pekka Retale's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Retale.
Machete keeps Retale at a distance using the push kick.
Machete tries to score a power double leg takedown but Retale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machete somewhat.
Retale misses with a straight right.
Retale loads up on a big right hand but Machete slips the punch.
Machete slips under a jab from Retale.
Retale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machete lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retale darts in and clinches Machete up against the cage.
Machete misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Machete fails to land.
A short left from Retale.
Retale is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machete fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Retale.
Retale scores with a shot to the side of Machete's head.
Machete has a couple of punches blocked by Retale.
Machete working aggressively here.
Retale misses with a body punch.
Retale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Retale lands a shot to the body.
Machete misses with some punches.
Machete has a couple of punches blocked by Retale.
Machete misses with a hook from the clinch.
Retale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machete misses with a punch on the inside.
Retale throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machete.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machete as Retale tries to tie him up.
Retale lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machete misses with a short punch on the inside.
Retale blocking some punches.
Retale lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retale is pushing Machete up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Retale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Retale is looking to control Machete's arms but Machete gets an underhook and turns him. Now Retale has his back to the cage.
Retale lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machete blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machete lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Retale presses Machete against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machete misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Retale on the inside.
Machete working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Retale lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Retale.
Retale taking a breather.
Retale lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retale throws a head punch that misses.
Retale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Retale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machete swings wildly with an uppercut but Retale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machete dodges an elbow strike from Retale.
Machete lands a right hand that snaps the head of Retale backwards.
Machete swings wildly with an uppercut but Retale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machete has a couple of punches blocked by Retale.
Machete blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Retale.
Machete tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Retale with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machete avoids a wild elbow strike from Retale.
Machete throws a head punch that misses.
Machete scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Retale working aggressively here.
Retale misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete avoids the elbow strike from Retale, against the cage.
Machete's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Retale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machete lands with a light punch inside.
Machete lands an uppercut.
Machete has a couple of punches blocked by Retale.
Retale lands an uppercut.
Machete takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machete as Retale tries to tie him up.
Machete tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Retale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machete backwards.
Retale blocks an uppercut.
Machete misses with a hook from the clinch.
Retale pushes Machete back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Retale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machete has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machete has a couple of punches blocked by Retale.
Machete swings wildly with an uppercut but Retale uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Retale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machete is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reiska Pekka Retale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Retale 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reiska Pekka Retale!
A victorious Reiska Pekka Retale thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Leduc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatts McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leduc comes into the arena with Trivium-Through Blood And Dirt And Bone blaring out of the sound system. McGee has chosen I'm a Thug as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Joe Leduc has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joe Leduc seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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273 lbs
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285 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Leduc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fatts McGee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Leduc coming out on top.
McGee 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.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Leduc uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leduc checks it well.
A big left from Leduc misses.
Leduc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGee counters with a leg kick.
Leduc blocks a low kick nicely.
Leduc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGee can pounce on him.
McGee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leduc takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Joe Leduc has been cut.
Leduc on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leduc takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leduc 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.
Leduc tries to land a leg kick but McGee saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGee.
Leduc drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGee sprawls and moves away.
McGee 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.
Leduc attempts a counter takedown but McGee avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Leduc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGee tries to clinch but Leduc moves out of range.
Leduc tests McGee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters circling a little - McGee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McGee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leduc in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGee.
Leduc connects with an inside leg kick.
McGee throws a push kick but Leduc slaps the foot to one side.
McGee throws a leg kick but Leduc checks it.
A shot to the liver by McGee. Beautiful body shot.
Leduc misses with a wild body shot.
Leduc avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leduc feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries to clinch but Leduc moves out of range.
McGee pushes Leduc away with a front kick.
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!
Leduc swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
McGee throws a hook to the side of Leduc's head but Leduc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leduc changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leduc's sensitive parts.
Leduc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGee counters with a good low kick that Leduc was not able to check.
McGee forces Leduc back against the cage and clinches.
McGee has a couple of punches blocked by Leduc.
Leduc drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Leduc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leduc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
McGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leduc lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leduc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leduc lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leduc misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from McGee.
McGee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leduc misses with a punch to the body.
Leduc prevents a body shot from McGee.
Leduc with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leduc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leduc misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGee.
McGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leduc's elbow.
Leduc swings wildly with an uppercut but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee cracks Leduc with a nice body shot.
Leduc is breathing heavily.
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGee presses Leduc against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from McGee.
A short right from McGee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leduc.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McGee scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGee tries to throw a body punch but Leduc avoids it by throwing McGee back against the cage.
McGee blocks a body shot from Leduc.
Leduc gets through McGee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGee lands an uppercut.
McGee unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Leduc! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McGee is unloading with more strikes now! Leduc drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fatts McGee!
After winning the bout, Fatts McGee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigurdsson comes to the cage accompanied by 2ne1 - Can't Nobody. Thai has chosen Town Called Malice as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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241 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sigurdsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai throws a series of strikes that have Sigurdsson backpedaling.
It looks like Frank Sigurdsson has been cut.
Sigurdsson looks to land a right hand but Thai moved out of range.
Thai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sigurdsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sigurdsson throws a hook to the side of Thai's head but Thai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sigurdsson tries to move into range but Thai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sigurdsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sigurdsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thai has time to react.
It looks like Muay Thai has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Sigurdsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sigurdsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thai gets tackled into the cage by Sigurdsson. Sigurdsson maintains the clinch.
Sigurdsson tries to circle away but Thai has him pinned against the cage.
Thai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sigurdsson's calf.
Sigurdsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sigurdsson scores with a nice right hand.
That kick from Thai tenderised Sigurdsson's leg. Sigurdsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai moves away from the strike by Sigurdsson.
Despite the aggression on Thai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thai thows a leg kick but Sigurdsson checks it
and Sigurdsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sigurdsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sigurdsson throws a series of punches but Thai avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Thai misses.
Thai moves out of range as Sigurdsson strikes.
Sigurdsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thai 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 Sigurdsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sigurdsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thai misses with a low kick.
Sigurdsson with a nice cross.
Thai blocks a jab.
Sigurdsson cracks Thai with an open hand slap.
That has opened up Muay Thai's cut even more.
Sigurdsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thai.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thai. That's going to slow Sigurdsson down.
Sigurdsson moves in looking to clinch but Thai pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sigurdsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thai connects with a solid leg kick.
Thai defending well as Sigurdsson loads up on a big left hand.
Thai ducks under a wild hook from Sigurdsson.
Thai 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.
Thai lands a nice looking body kick.
Thai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thai tries to work over Sigurdsson's front leg with a kick but Sigurdsson checks it.
Sigurdsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thai connects with a solid leg kick.
Thai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sigurdsson moves away.
Sigurdsson misses with a looping right.
Thai throws a front kick that sends Sigurdsson stumbling back into the cage.
Sigurdsson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thai counters with a leg kick.
Thai connects with a leg kick. Sigurdsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sigurdsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thai throws a shot to the body.
Sigurdsson looks to land a left hand but Thai moved out of range nicely.
Thai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson throws a hook to the side of Thai's head but Thai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thai throws a leg kick but Sigurdsson moved away.
Sigurdsson digs a good hook to Thai's body.
A combination from Sigurdsson does no damage.
Sigurdsson missing with a left hand there. Thai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The cut above Muay Thai's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A big right from Sigurdsson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sigurdsson throws a jab when Thai was well out of range.
Thai unleashes a big counter combination but Sigurdsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigurdsson sizes up Thai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sigurdsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sigurdsson throws a hook to the side of Thai's head but Thai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigurdsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thai.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thai, right into the meat.
A jab from Sigurdsson misses.
Thai tries to land a front kick but Sigurdsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Sigurdsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thai connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Sigurdsson. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Thai.
Thai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sigurdsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sigurdsson lands with a right hand.
Nice cross by Sigurdsson.
Thai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thai throws a front kick aimed at Sigurdsson's knee but Sigurdsson avoids it well.
Thai throws a head kick but Sigurdsson moves out of range.
Thai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sigurdsson.
Thai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sigurdsson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sigurdsson. Thai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sigurdsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Thai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sigurdsson.
Thai feints a counter leg kick.
Sigurdsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thai.
Thai thuds a left hand into Sigurdsson's body.
Thai throws a lazy right hand but Sigurdsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frank Sigurdsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai slips under a jab.
Sigurdsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muay Thai's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Thai 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.
Frank Sigurdsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sigurdsson takes a swing at Thai's ribcage but misses.
Thai swings for the body but Sigurdsson moves out of range.
Good shot there by Sigurdsson.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Muay Thai's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Sigurdsson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Judge Machina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machina's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rage Against The Machine - Know Your Enemy. Judge Machina had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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28
162 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Judge Machina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dean Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Winchester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machina counters by clinching up.
Machina pushes off an throws an elbow but Winchester leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Winchester avoids the elbow strike from Machina, against the cage.
Winchester can't find room to land a body shot as Machina controls the action.
Our sources have told us that Machina has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Winchester drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machina pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machina lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machina avoids the head kick by Winchester.
Machina blocks the body kick.
Machina looks to score with a jab to the body but Winchester is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Winchester thows a leg kick but Machina checks it
and Machina holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Machina keeps control of Winchester as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machina tries to land knees in the clinch but Winchester avoids the damage to the body.
Machina prevents a takedown attempt there.
Judge Machina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Winchester.
Machina lands an elbow that stopped Winchester in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester avoids a wild elbow strike from Machina.
Machina lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Winchester is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machina lands an elbow inside that Winchester shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Machina.
Winchester jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machina walks away with a smile on his face. Winchester gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Winchester 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.
Machina is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Winchester.
Winchester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machina. Machina obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Winchester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machina tries a head kick but it misses.
Winchester changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machina tries to avoid it but Winchester manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machina to the ground. Machina escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machina fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Winchester checks it well.
Winchester changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Winchester shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machina pinned against the cage. Machina gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machina lands a head kick. Winchester smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Winchester throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester is looking to score with low kicks.
As Winchester tries to get set, Machina tries to push him back and clinch up but Winchester manages to avoid the attempt.
Winchester checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machina throws a leg kick which misses Winchester's front leg but catches the back leg as Winchester tries to avoid it.
Machina throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winchester tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machina.
Machina fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Winchester is out of range.
Machina tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Winchester makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machina darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Winchester is looking to land body kicks.
Winchester throws a series of punches but Machina moves out of range.
Winchester 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.
Dean Winchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Winchester.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machina closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Winchester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machina checks a leg kick.
Machina chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Winchester can pounce on him.
Winchester misses with a leg kick
and Machina holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Winchester avoids a wild elbow strike from Machina.
Machina trying to land knees to the body.
Winchester blocks the elbow strike.
Machina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machina misses with an elbow over the top.
Winchester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Winchester tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machina smiles and moves away.
Machina chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Winchester can pounce on him.
Winchester tries to land a leg kick but Machina saw it coming and moves away.
Machina connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machina 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 Winchester has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Winchester and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Winchester wants to clinch.
Winchester 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.
Machina attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Winchester instigates a clinch.
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!
Winchester is looking to break free of the clinch but Machina has double underhooks.
Winchester presses Machina against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machina gets underhooks to prevent Winchester's takedown attempt.
Winchester trying to stall but Machina improves his position.
Winchester scores with a hook to the body.
Machina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machina lands an elbow inside.
Machina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machina misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judge Machina dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Winchester misses with a jab, cross combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Winchester checks a leg kick.
Machina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winchester can do to turn this around?
Machina lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the body from Winchester misses
and Machina counters by clinching up.
Winchester is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machina is keeping busy.
Machina slowing the pace effectively.
Winchester wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machina has him pressed against the cage.
Winchester tries to land knees in the clinch but Machina avoids the damage to the body.
Winchester escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machina misses with a low kick.
Winchester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machina. Machina obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester swinging wildly here.
Machina lands a front kick.
Machina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester moves into range and connects with a jab.
Winchester shoots in but Machina avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machina is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Winchester.
Machina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Winchester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Winchester blocks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machina.
Winchester misses with a body shot.
Winchester throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machina. That's going to slow Winchester down.
Machina avoids the head kick by Winchester.
Machina seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Winchester tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machina is able to avoid easily.
As Winchester tries to get set, Machina tries to push him back and clinch up but Winchester manages to avoid the attempt.
Winchester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machina checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Machina blocks the leg kick.
Winchester drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machina gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winchester lands strikes from half guard.
Machina tries to get to full guard but Winchester has control of the leg.
Machina is staying active underneath Winchester, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machina is looking to control Winchester's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machina avoid being mounted?
Machina is not content to let Winchester control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Winchester takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Machina wants to control but Winchester is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machina is looking for a sweep. Winchester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winchester is thwarting Machina's attempts to control the position.
Machina wants to improve his position but Winchester is controlling well.
Winchester with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Winchester throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winchester lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Winchester is thwarting Machina's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winchester.
Machina missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Judge Machina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Winchester misses.
Winchester moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machina chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Winchester can pounce on him.
Winchester scores with a kick to the body.
Winchester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machina connects with a leg kick. Winchester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Winchester scores with a body shot.
Winchester throws out a loose jab but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Winchester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Machina dodges the punch combination from Winchester.
Winchester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Machina.
Winchester looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machina is fending him off so far but Winchester persists. Nope, Machina circles away and we're back to standing.
Machina tries to counter by clinching up but Winchester breaks away and moves out of range.
Machina tried to score with a low kick but Winchester checks it.
Machina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winchester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winchester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machina.
Machina moves out of range as Winchester throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester looks to land a body kick but Machina moved away.
Winchester attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Winchester throws the left hand but Machina avoids the punch easily.
Winchester scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machina misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machina moves out of range of the body kick.
Machina misses with a body kick.
Winchester pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machina is out of range and Winchester settles back down.
Winchester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machina tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Winchester manages to circle out of the way.
Dean Winchester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winchester swings for the body but Machina moves out of range.
Winchester clobbers Machina with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Machina will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winchester.
Machina throws a quick inside leg kick.
Winchester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Winchester tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Machina defends well and Winchester ends up having to push Machina into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Winchester checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winchester! But no joy.
Winchester fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machina is out of range.
Winchester misses with a kick to the body.
Winchester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Winchester, right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machina checks a leg kick.
Machina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Winchester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Winchester thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Machina if he has to take too many more of those.
Winchester misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winchester circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winchester throws a wild body kick that Machina sees coming a mile off.
Winchester tries for a takedown but Machina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Judge Machina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Winchester.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Machina.
Machina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Winchester pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machina is out of range and Winchester settles back down.
Winchester tries a low kick but Machina avoids it.
Machina will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Winchester wants to slow Machina down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester throws a low kick, looking for Machina's leg but Machina calmly moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Machina.
Winchester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Winchester checks a leg kick nicely.
Winchester shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machina is controlling Winchester's trapped leg to prevent Winchester from advancing to side control.
Machina wants to control but Winchester is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machina is controlling Winchester's trapped leg to prevent Winchester from advancing to side control.
Winchester wants to take a breather but Machina is having none of it.
Machina makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machina can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Winchester controls the pace.
Machina pulls Winchester in to control the position.
Machina is trying to keep Winchester in close.
Winchester wants to control from the top but Machina keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Machina is pulling down on Winchester's head. It's preventing any offense from Winchester, at least for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Winchester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Winchester motions for Machina to come forward. Winchester throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machina is looking to counter the offense by Winchester and move into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Winchester. Those never looked like landing.
Machina moves out of range of the body kick from Winchester.
Machina wants to slow Winchester down by chopping away at his legs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machina.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Winchester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Winchester 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Winchester!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Mustacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hironobu Uematsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustacho comes to the cage accompanied by Los Lobos - Canción Del Mariachi. Uematsu has chosen Primus - Laquer Head as his entrance music. Rogerio Mustacho had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rogerio Mustacho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hironobu Uematsu!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uematsu scores with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Uematsu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mustacho scores with a leg kick.
Mustacho throws a wild body kick that Uematsu sees coming a mile off.
Mustacho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uematsu throws a head kick but Mustacho moves out of range.
Mustacho misses with a hook to the body
and Uematsu counters with a left to the body.
Uematsu throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mustacho crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Uematsu - the referee stops the clock and Mustacho gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Uematsu. Mustacho manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mustacho lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Hironobu Uematsu has been cut.
Uematsu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mustacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uematsu takes a swing at Mustacho's ribcage but misses.
Mustacho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Uematsu. Uematsu obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Mustacho misses.
Mustacho misses with an uppercut.
Mustacho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Uematsu. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uematsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mustacho is just out of range.
Uematsu tries to clinch but Mustacho is having none of it.
Mustacho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uematsu sprawls and moves away.
Mustacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uematsu manages to avoid it.
Uematsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mustacho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mustacho throws a jab when Uematsu was well out of range.
Uematsu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Uematsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uematsu scores with a body shot.
Mustacho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Uematsu is out of range and Mustacho settles back down.
Uematsu clinches up with Mustacho and pushes him back against the cage.
Uematsu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mustacho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mustacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uematsu lands a right hand.
Uematsu digs a right hand into Mustacho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mustacho's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Uematsu lands a right hand.
Uematsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uematsu blocks a body shot from Mustacho.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uematsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Uematsu fails to land.
Uematsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Uematsu.
Uematsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uematsu slows down the pace here.
Uematsu looking to stall.
Mustacho taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Uematsu.
Mustacho misses with a punch to the body.
Uematsu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uematsu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mustacho misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uematsu.
Uematsu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uematsu lands a left hand.
Mustacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mustacho tries a body shot but Uematsu blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Mustacho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mustacho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uematsu backwards.
Uematsu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uematsu blocks an uppercut.
Uematsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mustacho lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Uematsu.
Mustacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uematsu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uematsu lands a body punch.
Uematsu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Uematsu - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Uematsu.
Uematsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mustacho just leaning against Uematsu, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu can't find room to land a body shot as Mustacho controls the action.
Mustacho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Uematsu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uematsu misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uematsu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mustacho can't break the clinch.
Mustacho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uematsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uematsu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mustacho backwards.
Mustacho prevents a body shot from Uematsu.
Uematsu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mustachos head.
Uematsu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Mustacho.
Mustacho is looking for a takedown.
Mustacho misses with a punch to the body.
Uematsu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mustacho tries to work over Uematsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mustacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Uematsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustacho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hironobu Uematsu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hironobu Uematsu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uematsu. Mustacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Uematsu.
Uematsu pushes Mustacho up against the cage in a clinch.
Uematsu gets through Mustacho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uematsu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mustacho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Uematsu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Uematsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uematsu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mustacho misses with a punch to the body.
Hironobu Uematsu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uematsu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Uematsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Uematsu.
Uematsu blocks a body shot from Mustacho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustacho struggles to land a body shot inside as Uematsu controls his hands.
Mustacho misses with a punch on the inside.
Mustacho is looking to control Uematsu's arms but Uematsu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mustacho has his back to the cage.
Uematsu leaning against his opponent.
Mustacho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uematsu lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uematsu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mustacho misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uematsu.
Mustacho prevents a body shot from Uematsu.
Uematsu misses with a punch to the body.
Uematsu cracks Mustacho with a nice body shot.
Uematsu pushes Mustacho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uematsu.
Uematsu pushes Mustacho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uematsu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Uematsu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uematsu blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uematsu.
Uematsu cracks Mustacho with a nice body shot.
Uematsu lands with a left to the head.
Mustacho tries to throw a body punch but Uematsu avoids it by throwing Mustacho back against the cage.
Mustacho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Uematsu - that landed with a thud.
Uematsu tries a body shot but Mustacho blocks it.
Mustacho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uematsu lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Uematsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uematsu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Uematsu.
A short uppercut from Uematsu.
Uematsu cracks Mustacho with a nice body shot.
Uematsu tries a body shot but Mustacho blocks it.
Uematsu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uematsu misses with a punch to the body.
Uematsu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Uematsu.
Uematsu struggles to land a body shot inside as Mustacho controls his hands.
Uematsu lands a nice shot to the body.
Uematsu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uematsu tries to throw a body punch but Mustacho avoids it by throwing Uematsu back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Uematsu as the two fighters clinch.
Uematsu lands with a left to the head.
Uematsu lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Uematsu.
Uematsu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mustacho.
Uematsu works on Mustacho's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uematsu taking a breather.
Uematsu lands a right hand.
Uematsu lands a right hand.
Uematsu pushes Mustacho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mustacho prevents a body shot from Uematsu.
A short uppercut from Uematsu.
Mustacho tries a body shot but Uematsu blocks it.
Mustacho blocks a body shot from Uematsu.
Uematsu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uematsu misses with a body punch.
Mustacho can't get the takedown.
Uematsu has Mustacho pressed against the cage.
A short right from Uematsu.
Uematsu tries a body shot but Mustacho blocks it.
Uematsu lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uematsu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu blocking some punches.
Uematsu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Uematsu as the two fighters clinch.
Uematsu works on Mustacho's body with a couple of short punches.
Mustacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Uematsu.
Mustacho wants to get back to striking at distance but Uematsu won't allow it.
Mustacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Uematsu.
Mustacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Uematsu.
A right hook to the body lands for Uematsu.
Uematsu tries to throw a body punch but Mustacho avoids it by throwing Uematsu back against the cage.
Uematsu is trying to maintain a safe position but Mustacho gets an underhook and turns Uematsu into the cage.
Uematsu lands with a short shot to the head.
Mustacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uematsu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uematsu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uematsu misses with a body punch.
Mustacho effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Uematsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hironobu Uematsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hironobu Uematsu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Uematsu misses with a two punch combination.
Uematsu gets a clinch.
Uematsu is struggling to control the position.
Mustacho misses with the head strike.
Mustacho has a couple of punches blocked by Uematsu.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Uematsu receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Uematsu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uematsu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mustacho tries to throw a body punch but Uematsu avoids it by throwing Mustacho back against the cage.
Uematsu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Uematsu - that landed with a thud.
Uematsu lands with a left to the head.
Uematsu lands a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uematsu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uematsu scores with a shot to the side of Mustacho's head.
Uematsu lands a right hand.
Uematsu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uematsu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uematsu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mustacho is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Uematsu.
Oh Mustacho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uematsu scores with a shoulder strike.
Uematsu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uematsu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mustacho with a big uppercut! Mustacho tries to clinch up but Uematsu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mustacho to the mat! Mustacho covers up and Uematsu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hironobu Uematsu!
Hironobu Uematsu is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Hironobu Uematsu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richmond Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakan Juholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richmond Finch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakan Juholt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch gets off balance looking for a body kick
so Juholt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Finch trying to control the position.
Finch managing to control the position.
Juholt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Juholt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Juholt trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
Finch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Finch holds on and takes a little breather.
Juholt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Finch continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch keeping moving, preventing Juholt from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Juholt misses with a head kick.
Finch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juholt.
Juholt throws a nice looking combination but Finch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck for Juholt with that takedown attempt.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Juholt moved out of range nicely.
Juholt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Richmond Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juholt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Juholt.
Finch avoids the head kick by Juholt.
Juholt throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Juholt throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch throws a quick counter kick to the body but Juholt avoids it.
Finch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juholt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juholt throws a wild body kick that Finch sees coming a mile off.
Juholt misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Juholt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finch. Finch obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juholt clobbers Finch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juholt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juholt scores with a leg kick.
Juholt throws a low kick, looking for Finch's leg but Finch calmly moves out of range.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juholt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Juholt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Juholt throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Finch.
Juholt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juholt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Juholt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Finch. That snapped Juholt's head back.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Juholt ducks down to avoid it.
Juholt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Juholt just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Juholt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Juholt throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Juholt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Finch is positioning himself well to prevent Juholt advancing to mount.
Finch wants to control but Juholt is keeping busy.
Finch gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juholt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch trying to keep a closed guard but Juholt is proving a slippery customer.
Juholt trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
Finch controlling the position.
Finch wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Juholt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Finch has his hands on Juholt's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakan Juholt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Juholt has time to react.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juholt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Juholt tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Juholt.
Juholt gets a takedown into half guard.
Juholt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Juholt wants to pass to mount but Finch is defending the position.
Finch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juholt is working away from the top position though.
Finch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Juholt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch is trying to control but can't.
Juholt is trying to control. Finch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Finch trying to control here.
Finch desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Finch duly obliges.
Juholt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Juholt.
Finch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juholt fails with the takedown.
Finch blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Finch misses.
Finch blocks a head kick by Juholt.
Finch throws a good cross that connects.
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
Juholt misses with a kick to the body.
Juholt tries a head kick but it misses.
Juholt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Finch. Juholt shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juholt tries to land a leg kick but Finch saw it coming and moves away.
Juholt tries a low kick but Finch avoids it.
Finch sizes up Juholt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Juholt throws a leg kick
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juholt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Juholt stuns Finch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Juholt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Juholt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juholt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finch throws a solid leg kick but Juholt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finch.
Juholt shoots in and drives through. Finch sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Finch as Juholt tries to tie him up.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Juholt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Finch misses with the head strike.
Finch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juholt breaks the clinch.
Jab by Finch.
Juholt cracks the inside of Finch's front leg.
Juholt throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juholt throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Juholt throws a leg kick but Finch checks it.
Finch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hakan Juholt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juholt looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
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!
Finch scores with the left hand. Juholt knows he should have avoided that one.
Finch scores with a nice body kick.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finch misses with a head kick.
Juholt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
Finch lands a right hook to the body.
Juholt slips a straight right by Finch.
Juholt misses with a body kick.
Juholt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finch misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richmond Finch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch combination from Finch misses.
Juholt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finch defends it well.
Juholt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Juholt scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Hakan Juholt has been cut.
Juholt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Juholt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Finch connects with a body shot.
Juholt is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
It looks like Finch has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Juholt throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
As Juholt backs away, Finch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Juholt throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Juholt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juholt blocks the body kick.
Juholt shoots in looking for a takedown. Finch tries to sprawl out of it but Juholt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Finch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Juholt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juholt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Juholt saw that one coming.
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finch blocks the body kick.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Juholt moves away and avoids it.
Juholt connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Finch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Juholt with a hook.
Finch scores with a jab to the head.
Finch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Juholt misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juholt looks for a takedown but Finch sprawls well.
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Finch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Juholt needs to keep his hands up - Finch had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finch.
Finch takes a swing at Juholt's ribcage but misses.
Finch lands a head shot.
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and Juholt counters with a takedown into side control.
Finch is looking to reverse the position.
Finch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Finch is refusing to be controlled, as Juholt sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch is looking for a sweep. Juholt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juholt wants to pass the guard but Finch is defending well.
Finch trying to control here.
Finch is not content to let Juholt control the position.
Finch keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hakan Juholt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finch is trying to stand up here but Juholt is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juholt moves away.
Finch misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juholt.
A quick step to the side and Finch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richmond Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakan Juholt.
Juholt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Finch counters with an outside leg kick.
Finch lands with a nice body kick.
Juholt misses with a body shot
and Juholt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch misses with a hook.
Juholt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finch throws a wild body kick that Juholt sees coming a mile off.
Finch misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Juholt misses
and Juholt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Finch clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hakan Juholt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Juholt shoots in and drives through. Finch sprawls well.
Juholt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Juholt avoids the body shot from Finch.
Juholt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Finch misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
Finch checks the leg kick.
Juholt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Juholt misses.
Finch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Juholt's head.
Juholt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juholt misses with a low kick as Finch jumps back.
Finch connects with a looping right hand.
Juholt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Juholt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Finch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juholt throws a head kick that misses.
As Juholt looks to move away, Finch throws a big counter combo bu Juholt just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Finch.
Juholt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Juholt just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Finch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Finch scores with a push kick.
Juholt moves out of range as Finch throws a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Finch checks a leg kick.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick.
No joy there for Juholt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juholt misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Finch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Juholt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Juholt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Juholt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juholt walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juholt lands with a kick to the temple. Finch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Juholt misses with a lunging right hand
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch misses the jab.
Finch throws a hook but Juholt blocks it.
Finch scores with a hook to the body. Juholt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finch throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Juholt lands with a nice body kick.
Juholt tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Juholt takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Juholt throws a series of punches but Finch avoids them all with ease.
Juholt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finch finds it's way round the side to connect with Juholt's head.
Juholt throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juholt goes for a double leg but Finch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finch continues to drive forward.
Juholt throws a poor cross that misses
and Finch counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
A slow jab from Juholt misses its intended target.
Juholt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finch lands a nice hook to Juholt's body. Juholt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Juholt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Finch.
Juholt misses with a double jab.
Juholt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Juholt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juholt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finch defends it nicely.
Richmond Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakan Juholt.
Juholt thuds his shin into the meat of Finch's side.
Finch tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juholt takes a kick to the side of the head.
That kick from Juholt tenderised Finch's leg. Finch is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juholt tries a head kick but it misses.
Juholt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Juholt moves out of range easily.
Juholt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Juholt blocks a head kick by Finch.
Juholt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Juholt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finch pinned against the cage. Finch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Juholt throws a push kick but Finch slaps the foot to one side.
Finch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juholt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Finch.
Juholt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Juholt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Finch had his way with Hakan Juholt in that round.
The cut man is working on Hakan Juholt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Finch misses.
Juholt throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch throws a leg kick that misses.
Juholt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Finch is trying to control the position but Juholt postures up.
Finch keeping full guard, as Juholt tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Juholt wants to pass the guard but Finch is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juholt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juholt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Juholt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Juholt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Juholt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Juholt.
Juholt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juholt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Juholt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juholt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juholt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Juholt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Juholt prevents Finch from improving his position.
Juholt is thwarting Finch's attempts to control the position.
Juholt is keen to just control but Finch is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch trying to control but Juholt postures up.
Well, if Juholt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hakan Juholt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch trying to control but Juholt postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Juholt lands with a shot to the body.
Juholt throws a head kick that misses.
Juholt throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Juholt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFinch.
An inside leg kick from Juholt misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat.
Finch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Juholt takes one to the side of the head.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juholt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Juholt walks into a straight right hand from Finch.
Juholt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Juholt. Finch shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juholt jabs at Finch's body.
Juholt works the jab nicely.
Finch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Juholt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A good leg kick by Juholt.
Juholt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Juholt looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakan Juholt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Finch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richmond Finch!
Richmond Finch retains his featherweight title!
Richmond Finch bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Torhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Helgi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torhammer's entrance music is Doom Unit - Killing Time. A fine choice. Henrik Torhammer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bjorn Helgi's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Torhammer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Helgi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torhammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Torhammer with a hook.
Torhammer scores with a one two! Helgi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Bjorn Helgi has been cut.
Jab, jab by Torhammer - just one landing.
Helgi looks for the body kick but Torhammer saw that one coming.
Helgi lands a big head kick that sends Torhammer tumbling to the mat! Helgi takes a step backwards and waves Torhammer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Torhammer is rocked!
It looks like Henrik Torhammer has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helgi lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Torhammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Helgi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been informed that Helgi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Torhammer, right into the meat.
and Helgi counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Torhammer! He's just covering up as Helgi starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Helgi!
Bjorn Helgi is the new lightweight champion!
Bjorn Helgi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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