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MMA Helsinki - 62 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zlatan Den Store (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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208 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zlatan Den Store!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Ross!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross slips a jab from Den Store.
Ross misses with a leg kick
and Den Store counters by moving into the clinch.
Ross scores with a hook to the body.
Ross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Den Store throws a sloppy head kick
and Ross counters with a stiff right hand.
Dan Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross shoots in and drives through. Den Store sprawls well.
Den Store clinches with his opponent.
Ross is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Den Store is defending well.
Den Store breaks from the clinch.
Den Store pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Den Store uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ross.
Den Store lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ross throws out a leg kick but Den Store moves out of range and Ross only half commits.
Den Store jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Den Store lands a left and a right that send Ross crashing to the mat, dazed. Den Store thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Dan Ross has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Den Store connects with a leg kick. Ross looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ross throws out a loose jab but Den Store uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Den Store misses its target.
Jab from Ross.
Ross looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Ross finds it's target.
Ross blocks a head kick by Den Store.
Den Store throws a sloppy head kick
and Ross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Den Store lands a big head kick that sends Ross tumbling to the mat! Den Store takes a step backwards and waves Ross back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ross is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. Den Store does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Den Store was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ross is still on wobbly legs! Can Den Store finish him?
Den Store gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Den Store scores with a shot to the side of Ross's head.
I was talking to Den Store's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Den Store manages to break the clinch.
Den Store misses with a double jab.
Ross throws a looping overhand right but Den Store ducks down to avoid it.
Den Store misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ross doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Den Store is fending him off so far but Ross persists. Nope, Den Store circles away and we're back to standing.
Ross seems to have recovered his senses.
Zlatan Den Store has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Ross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Den Store ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ross scores with a decent looking hook.
Den Store misses with a head kick.
Ross looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ross shoots in but Den Store avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Den Store throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Ross counter with a right hand.
Den Store is rocked!
Den Store throws a head kick that misses
and Ross counters with a big right hand! Oh Den Store is in trouble here! Ross follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Ross!
After the fight, Dan Ross was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skyler Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen One as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
20 - 24 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skyler Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barksdale misses with a straight left.
Barksdale misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut.
Nelson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barksdale defends it well.
Barksdale misses the jab.
And Nelson tries to counter it with a takedown but Barksdale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barksdale gets a double leg takedown into Nelson's guard.
Barksdale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barksdale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Barksdale defends easily.
Barksdale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barksdale defends well.
Barksdale trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Barksdale advances position into side control!
Barksdale is trying to get an arm triangle but Nelson is defending well.
Barksdale lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barksdale is working Nelson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barksdale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barksdale wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Barksdale working the head and body with strikes.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barksdale remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Barksdale is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barksdale lands some shots froms side control.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is working for a kimura but Barksdale is defending it quite comfortably.
Barksdale is trying to control but can't.
Nelson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barksdale is just riding it out for now. Nelson eventually gives up the hold.
Barksdale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barksdale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barksdale pushes Nelson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barksdale. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barksdale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson is staying active underneath Barksdale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Barksdale.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Barksdale moves into full mount! Nelson won't be happy about that!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barksdale is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nelson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nelson taking shots to the head.
Nelson tries to improve his position but Barksdale has taken his back! Barksdale has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Nelson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Barksdale pushes Nelson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Avon Barksdale!
A very excited looking Avon Barksdale made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hecker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Ultimate Warrior. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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131 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Hecker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Wang!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wang misses with a knee to the head.
Wang misses with a knee strike.
Wang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wang lands an elbow that stopped Hecker in his tracks for a moment.
Hecker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hecker's brow.
Hecker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hecker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wang throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker being controlled against the cage.
Hecker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wang tries a knee to the head but Hecker blocks it.
Hecker throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wang.
Wang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hecker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hecker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hecker tries to stall but Wang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hecker blocks it with crossed arms.
Wang lands an elbow just above Hecker 's eye.
Wang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hecker lands a shoulder strike.
Hecker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Wang misses with an elbow strike.
Wang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hecker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Wang.
Hecker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang pushes Hecker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wang misses with a knee strike.
Hecker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hecker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wang darts in and clinches Hecker up against the cage.
Wang taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Hecker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hecker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hecker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hecker backwards.
Wang throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang.
Wang tries to land a knee to the head but Hecker blocks with his arms.
Wang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wang tries to land a knee to the head but Hecker blocks with his arms.
Wang with a knee to the head.
Hecker lands with a left to the head.
Wang lands an elbow that stopped Hecker in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hecker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hecker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hecker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wang misses with a knee strike.
Hecker is trying to break the clinch but Wang is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Hecker.
Wang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hecker blocks it with crossed arms.
Wang tries a knee to the head but Hecker blocks it.
Wang lands a damaging elbow.
Wang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hecker avoids it.
Wang lands a knee to the head.
Wang blocks a body shot from Hecker.
Wang taking a breather.
Wang wants to stall.
Hecker blocking some punches.
Hecker takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hecker digs a right hand underneath Wang's ribcage. Wang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wang tries a knee to the head but Hecker blocks it.
Wang prevents a body shot from Hecker.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Hecker to work.
Wang tries to land a knee to the head but Hecker blocks with his arms.
Wang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hecker looking to slow down the pace here.
Wang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hecker manages to break the clinch.
Wang drives through and clinches with Hecker against the cage.
Wang misses with a knee strike.
Wang keeps control of Hecker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hecker presses Wang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Wang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hecker throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range.
Hecker swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hecker looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Wang dodges the punch combination from Hecker.
Hecker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away.
Wang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hecker, pushing him back against the cage.
Hecker lands an uppercut.
Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hecker misses with a body punch.
Hecker cracks Wang with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hecker wants to get back to striking at distance but Wang won't allow it.
Wang being controlled against the cage.
Lee Wang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hecker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hecker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hecker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Hecker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hecker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wang lands an elbow inside that Hecker shrugs off.
Wang taking a breather.
Wang taking a breather.
Wang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wang trying to stall but Hecker improves his position.
Hecker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hecker lands a body punch.
Hecker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang blocks a body shot from Hecker.
Hecker digs a right hand underneath Wang's ribcage. Wang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wang as Hecker tries to tie him up.
Wang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hecker misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hecker lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hecker stalling in the clinch.
Wang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wang misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Hecker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hecker has had enough of the clinch but Wang keeps him there for the moment.
Wang misses with a knee strike.
Hecker lands a hook that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Wang lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang is trying to maintain a safe position but Hecker gets an underhook and turns Wang into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hecker fails to land.
Hecker wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Hecker as the two fighters clinch.
Wang tries a knee to the head but Hecker blocks it.
Hecker misses with a body punch.
Wang misses with a knee strike.
Hecker wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Hecker as the two fighters clinch.
Hecker breaks the clinch.
Hecker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wang pushes Hecker up against the cage in a clinch.
Hecker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hecker lands a nice shot to the body.
Hecker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hecker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wang up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Wang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hecker dodges an elbow strike from Wang.
Hecker lands a right hand.
Hecker is looking to control Wang's arms but Wang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hecker has his back to the cage.
Hecker tries a body shot but Wang blocks it.
Hecker manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hecker instigates a clinch.
Wang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hecker misses with a body punch.
Wang prevents a body shot from Hecker.
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 Jeff Hecker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hecker lands a nice looking body shot.
Hecker scores with a three punch combo!
Wang is rocked!
It looks like Lee Wang has been cut.
Wang drives through and clinches with Hecker against the cage.
Wang is still on wobbly legs! Can Hecker finish him?
Hecker avoids a wild elbow strike from Wang.
Hecker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hecker digs a right hand into Wang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wang's gas tank.
Hecker lands a right hand.
Hecker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hecker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hecker.
Wang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hecker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A bit of stalling here from Hecker.
Wang letting Hecker take a breather here.
Wang throws a head punch that misses.
Wang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hecker.
Wang lands a knee to the head.
Wang seems to have recovered his senses.
Wang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wang prevents Hecker from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wang tries a knee to the head but Hecker blocks it.
Hecker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wang throws a head punch that misses.
Wang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hecker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wang misses with a knee strike.
Wang tries a knee to the head but Hecker blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Hecker.
Hecker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hecker misses with a punch to the body.
Hecker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hecker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hecker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wang misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Hecker.
The referee calls for Hecker to work.
Hecker tries to work over Wang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker has a couple of punches blocked by Wang.
Wang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hecker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wangs head.
Hecker struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
Wang misses with a knee strike.
Hecker lands a hook that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hecker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hecker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hecker lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Wang.
Hecker misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Hecker. Those never looked like landing.
Wang moves into the clinch.
Wang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hecker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hecker tries to break free but Wang pushes him back against the cage.
Wang leaning against his opponent.
Hecker blocks an elbow strike from Wang.
Wang prevents a body shot from Hecker.
Hecker taking a breather.
Hecker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hecker cracks Wang with a nice body shot.
Hecker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wang looking to throw knees to the head but Hecker is blocking nicely.
Wang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hecker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hecker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wang tries to land a knee to the head but Hecker blocks with his arms.
Wang tries a body shot but Hecker blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hecker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wang or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hecker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wang missing with knees to the body.
Wang looking to throw knees to the head but Hecker is blocking nicely.
Hecker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wang blocks a body shot from Hecker.
Wang misses with a knee to the head.
Hecker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hecker trying to control the position but instead, Wang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hecker into the cage.
Hecker stalls.
Wang taking a breather.
Wang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hecker blocks it with crossed arms.
Wang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hecker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Hecker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hecker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Hecker!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jeff Hecker made sure he mentioned BlackStar Athletics , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Lee Wang had this to say: 'I'm very sorry! I'll be back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Peggy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Trasseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peggy comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name of.... Trasseli has chosen Look at my horse! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maksim Peggy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Trasseli!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peggy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trasseli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Trasseli is trying to control Peggy's posture but Peggy avoids it.
Trasseli is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Peggy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Peggy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Peggy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
A nice elbow there by Peggy.
Trasseli is looking to improve his position but Peggy isn't that keen on the idea.
Trasseli is still trying to improve position.
Trasseli tries to hold on but Peggy postures up.
Peggy lands a big shot there that rocks Trasseli but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peggy with good strikes from the mount here!
Peggy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peggy prevents Trasseli from getting the reversal.
Peggy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trasseli squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Peggy working Trasseli over with strikes here.
Peggy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Trasseli can't escape the position.
Trasseli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Peggy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Peggy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trasseli is looking to escape.
Trasseli tries to hold on but Peggy pushes him away.
Trasseli wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Peggy.
Peggy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Trasseli is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trasseli is still in real trouble! Can Peggy finish him?
Trasseli seems to have recovered his senses.
Trasseli blocking the ground and pound.
Trasseli is looking to improve his position but Peggy isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Peggy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trasseli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trasseli in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Peggy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Trasseli tries to reverse the position but Peggy maintains control.
Trasseli tries to lock up and control but Peggy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peggy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Peggy.
Trasseli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peggy lands with some strikes.
Peggy lands a big shot to the head and Trasseli winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Maksim Peggy!
A less than humble Maksim Peggy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andres Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Magetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
157 lbs
24 - 13 - 1 |
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Andres Machete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aldo Magetsu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magetsu connects with the punch.
Machete has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Machete.
Magetsu breaks from the clinch.
Magetsu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magetsu moves out of range of the body kick from Machete.
Magetsu 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.
Machete shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magetsu as he avoids it easily.
Magetsu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Magetsu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machete drops Magetsu with a beautiful combination! Magetsu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Machete is looking for the KO!
Magetsu is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machete scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Magetsu is still in real trouble! Can Machete finish him?
Magetsu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Machete.
Magetsu wants to stand up but Machete is controlling him.
Machete's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Machete sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magetsu's guard.
Still in half guard, Machete seems content to control.
Machete is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magetsu sees it coming and defends easily.
Machete throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Machete is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Magetsu seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete thows a huge punch but Magetsu dodges it nicely.
Magetsu tries to get to full guard but Machete has control of the leg.
Machete is looking to advance position but Magetsu won't allow it.
Machete performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Machete not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machete postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Magetsu to stand up.
Machete fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magetsu manages to avoid it.
Magetsu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machete backs up against the cage.
Magetsu scores with a jab to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Magetsu.
Machete shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magetsu as he avoids it easily.
Machete closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magetsu did well to prevent Machete getting side control.
Machete slows the pace down in half guard.
Magetsu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete forces Magetsu back against the cage and clinches.
Machete misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machete fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magetsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machete working aggressively here.
Magetsu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Magetsu catches Machete right on the button with a cross.
Machete fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andres Machete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machete clinches up with Magetsu and pushes him back against the cage.
Machete swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magetsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo Magetsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete avoids a kick to the body.
Machete has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magetsu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Magetsu. No joy for Machete on that attempt.
Machete tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magetsu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magetsu throws out a counter right but Machete avoids it with no problem.
Machete shoots in looking for a takedown. Magetsu tries to sprawl out of it but Machete keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magetsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magetsu throws a leg kick that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Magetsu scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machete fails with the takedown
and Magetsu counters with a straight right hand.
Machete fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aldo Magetsu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Magetsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machete.
Magetsu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machete walks forward, straight into a front kick from Magetsu.
Magetsu connects with a looping right hand.
Machete doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machete throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magetsu's waist but Magetsu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machete off to one side.
Machete is looking to slow Magetsu down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magetsu.
Machete uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magetsu.
Magetsu misses with the combination.
Magetsu throws the left hand but Machete avoids the punch easily.
Magetsu misses with a few strikes there.
Machete takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machete tries to clinch up
and Magetsu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magetsu tries to land a leg kick but Machete saw it coming and moves away.
Machete slips under a jab from Magetsu.
Machete goes for a double leg but Magetsu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magetsu continues to drive forward.
Machete blocks a jab.
Aldo Magetsu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machete tries for a takedown but Magetsu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magetsu counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andres Machete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magetsu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Machete was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aldo Magetsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machete shoots for a takedown but Magetsu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machete clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machete.
Machete throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magetsus head.
Magetsu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magetsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machete.
Machete is looking to counter the offense by Magetsu and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magetsu defends well and Machete ends up having to push Magetsu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Magetsu keeps the fight on the outside.
Machete gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magetsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magetsu lands a leg kick that knocks Machete off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Magetsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magetsu lands a nice looking body kick.
Magetsu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magetsu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machete closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machete lands in his opponent's guard.
Machete looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu being controlled here, momentarily.
Magetsu trying to keep a closed guard but Machete is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machete trying to control the position from guard on top but Magetsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machete stays in close to Magetsu's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Magetsu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Machete tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magetsu defends well and Machete ends up having to push Magetsu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Machete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magetsu.
Machete has a takedown stuffed.
Machete avoids a kick to the body.
Machete wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Magetsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Machete misses with a takedown attempt - Magetsu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machete is defended easily by Magetsu.
Magetsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machete drops his hands momentarily and Magetsu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magetsu connects with a solid leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Magetsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machete shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magetsu but Magetsu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andres Machete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good work by Machete as he checks the leg kick.
Machete appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Magetsu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machete's sensitive parts.
Magetsu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machete at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Magetsu.
Magetsu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machete throws a combination that misses
and Magetsu counters with a solid body kick.
Machete gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magetsu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machete shoots in but Magetsu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machete gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magetsu.
Nice sprawl there from Magetsu as Machete shoots in.
Magetsu tries to land a front kick but Machete steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magetsu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magetsu throws a chopping leg kick but Machete manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magetsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machete tries to close the distance and clinch but Magetsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machete gets a takedown into half guard.
Machete postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Magetsu to stand up.
Magetsu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machete looks to land a body kick but Magetsu moved away.
Machete checks a leg kick.
Machete is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Machete sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Machete moves out of range of the leg kick from Magetsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu throws a good cross that connects.
Machete takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magetsu connects with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Machete.
Magetsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magetsu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machete tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magetsu defends well and Machete ends up having to push Magetsu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Magetsu looks to land a combination but Machete avoids it well.
Machete shoots in for a takedown but Magetsu shows good takedown defense.
Machete fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machete blocks a jab.
Magetsu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magetsu misses with a wild combination.
Machete throws a counter high kick but Magetsu was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu looks to throw a body kick
and Machete counters with a stiff right hand.
Andres Machete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machete misses with a takedown
and Magetsu counters with a thumping low kick.
Machete sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magetsu throws a front kick that sends Machete stumbling back into the cage.
Machete falls off balance throwing a combination
and Magetsu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machete looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magetsu flicks out a counter leg kick but Machete steps away.
Magetsu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magetsu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andres Machete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machete misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aldo Magetsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magetsu 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldo Magetsu!
Aldo Magetsu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Annunaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salim Al Muri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Annunaki's entrance music is Tool - Aenima. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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46
208 lbs
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30
219 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
34 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Bill Annunaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Salim Al Muri!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Muri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Annunaki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good work by Annunaki as he checks the leg kick.
Annunaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Al Muri.
Annunaki throws a leg kick but Al Muri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Annunaki looks to land a left hand but Al Muri moved out of range nicely.
Annunaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Muris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al Muri misses with a leg kick.
Annunaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Al Muri under the eye.
Al Muri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Muri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Annunaki defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Annunaki misses with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Al Muri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Muri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Annunaki connects with a right that clearly hurt Al Muri. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Annunaki proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Al Muri collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Annunaki!
Bill Annunaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belleville comes to the cage accompanied by The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid . Benjamin Belleville could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Kraken's chin.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Kraken!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belleville just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kraken feints and then cracks Belleville's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belleville down.
Belleville looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sloppy strikes from Belleville. Those never looked like landing.
Kraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Belleville throws a chopping leg kick but Kraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Belleville avoids the head kick by Kraken.
Belleville blocks a leg kick.
Belleville looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kraken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Kraken coming out on top.
Belleville changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kraken tries to avoid it but Belleville manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kraken to the ground. Kraken escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kraken misses with a head kick.
Kraken scores with a nice body 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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Belleville.
Belleville thuds his shin into the meat of Kraken's side.
Good work by Kraken as he checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Belleville blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belleville.
Kraken is looking to score with low kicks.
Belleville fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kraken manages to avoid it.
Kraken is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kraken keeps the fight on the outside.
Belleville has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Belleville there as he acknowledges the shot.
Belleville scores with a body shot.
Belleville fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kraken drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belleville defends it well.
Belleville ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Belleville avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belleville connects with a body shot.
Belleville lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Belleville misses with a body shot.
Belleville throws a right and a left that Kraken avoids nicely.
Benjamin Belleville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraken slips a jab and a cross from Belleville.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belleville moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Belleville tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belleville doesn't manage to clinch there - Kraken circles away.
Kraken lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraken pushes Belleville away with a front kick.
Belleville tries to score with a low kick but Kraken moves his leg out of the way.
Belleville misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Belleville, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belleville works over Kraken's head and body with a nice combination.
Belleville takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Belleville scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kraken feints and then cracks Belleville's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belleville down.
Belleville is looking to wear down Kraken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Belleville misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kraken - that will leave a mark!
Belleville throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kraken.
Kraken tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kraken avoids the head kick by Belleville.
Kraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belleville connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Kraken.
It looks like Benjamin Belleville has been cut.
Kraken lands a jab.
Kraken throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville misses with a low kick.
Kraken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belleville throws a body shot but no joy.
Belleville misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belleville stalks Kraken and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kraken's face. Kraken staggers backwards, shaken.
Belleville is breathing heavily.
Belleville tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kraken defends well and Belleville ends up having to push Kraken into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kraken lands with a good body shot.
Belleville 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.
Kraken leaves Belleville with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kraken changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Belleville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraken lands a nice shot to the body.
Belleville misses with a body punch
and Kraken counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraken throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kraken performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Belleville trying to hold on to Kraken's head to control him but Kraken postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraken prevents Belleville from improving his position.
Kraken missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kraken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraken missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kraken lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Belleville is looking to control Kraken's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belleville avoid being mounted?
Belleville is pressing down on Kraken's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Kraken will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Belleville's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belleville.
Kraken with the counter takedown but Belleville avoids it easily.
Belleville tries to clinch up.
And Kraken tries to counter it with a takedown but Belleville pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Belleville looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belleville scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kraken throws a leg kick which misses Belleville's front leg but catches the back leg as Belleville tries to avoid it.
Kraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Belleville in his tracks.
Kraken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Belleville.
Belleville swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Belleville wants to land a leg kick but Kraken is out of range.
Belleville on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belleville looks to score with a jab to the body but Kraken is just out of range.
Kraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kraken scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belleville stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kraken.
Kraken scores with a leg kick.
Belleville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Belleville.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville cracks Kraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Belleville misses with a body shot.
And Kraken tries to counter it with a takedown but Belleville pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kraken throws a looping overhand right but Belleville ducks down to avoid it.
Benjamin Belleville is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kraken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Belleville lands a glancing blow to the side of Kraken's head.
Belleville throws a head kick but Kraken moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kraken checks a leg kick.
Kraken is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kraken looks to throw the jab but Belleville is out of range.
Kraken connects with a leg kick. Belleville looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kraken avoids the body shot from Belleville.
Kraken connects with a solid leg kick.
Belleville lands with a shot to the body.
Kraken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Belleville under the eye.
Kraken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belleville's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kraken under the eye.
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!
Kraken thuds his shin into the meat of Belleville's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraken misses with a looping right.
Kraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleville takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Belleville attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Belleville gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kraken, right into the meat.
Belleville misses with a low kick as Kraken jumps back.
Nice shot lands for Belleville.
Belleville misses the shot to the body.
Kraken takes one to the side of the head.
Kraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Belleville throws an overhand right that lands on Kraken's shoulder, as Kraken tries to avoid the shot.
Belleville throws a chopping leg kick but Kraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A punch combination from Belleville misses.
Kraken lands a head shot.
Kraken scores with the left hand. Belleville knows he should have avoided that one.
Kraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Belleville. That did some damage!
Kraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Belleville is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Belleville misses.
Kraken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraken checks a leg kick nicely.
Belleville throws a body kick that misses.
Kraken tries to bum rush Belleville with a series of wild strikes but Belleville uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belleville. Kraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraken explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kraken lands a jab to the nose.
Jack Kraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belleville lands a high kick!
Belleville fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kraken.
Kraken digs a good hook to Belleville's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraken lands a really nice looking cross but Belleville seems unphased.
Belleville chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kraken can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Kraken.
Belleville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belleville will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kraken.
Kraken connects with a single shot there.
Kraken takes a swing at Belleville's ribcage but misses.
Kraken lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kraken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kraken scores with a push kick.
Kraken throws a leg kick which misses Belleville's front leg but catches the back leg as Belleville tries to avoid it.
Kraken leaves Belleville with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Belleville misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Belleville. That snapped Kraken's head back.
Belleville takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kraken connects with an inside leg kick.
Belleville takes a swing at Kraken's ribcage but misses.
Belleville takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kraken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Belleville's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kraken, right into the meat.
Belleville dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Belleville fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kraken manages to avoid it.
Kraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kraken.
A swing and a miss from Belleville.
Belleville scores with a head kick. Kraken tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kraken takes a swing at Belleville's ribcage but misses.
Kraken lands a leg kick that knocks Belleville off balance momentarily.
Belleville ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraken moves away.
Kraken changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Belleville drops his hands momentarily and Kraken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kraken lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belleville takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belleville is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Belleville connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kraken lands with a kick to the temple. Belleville shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville shoots in for a takedown but Kraken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belleville walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Belleville's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Kraken tenderised Belleville's leg. Belleville is trying to keep his angry face on.
Belleville throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kraken feints the counter takedown.
Kraken cracks Belleville with a good jab.
Kraken cracks Belleville with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kraken stuns Belleville with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Belleville.
Kraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kraken throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kraken avoids the body shot from Belleville.
Kraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraken changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kraken scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belleville ducks right into an uppercut from Kraken.
Kraken connects with a crisp jab.
Benjamin Belleville has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Kraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleville feints and then cracks Kraken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kraken down.
Kraken throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kraken.
Belleville is looking to counter punch.
Kraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belleville throws a jab but it's blocked by Kraken.
A clash of legs there as Kraken blocks the low kick.
Kraken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Belleville fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belleville loads up on a big right hand but Kraken slips the punch.
Belleville misses with a wild body shot.
Kraken is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Belleville looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Belleville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraken lands a lovely overhand right.
Kraken shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kraken was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belleville is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville is being controlled here.
Kraken is looking to take a break and control but Belleville is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraken slows the pace down.
Belleville is looking to regain half guard here but Kraken keeps moving and retains side control.
Kraken cracks Belleville with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Belleville struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kraken landing strikes.
Kraken is looking to take a break and control but Belleville is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belleville tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kraken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belleville keeps working.
Kraken controlling from side mount.
Jack Kraken has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kraken is looking to take a break and control but Belleville is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraken landing a few strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Kraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kraken 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Kraken!
A victorious Jack Kraken 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gus Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Hartunnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Timo Hartunnen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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144 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gus Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Hartunnen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartunnen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bradley's waist but Bradley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hartunnen off to one side.
Gus Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bradley catches Hartunnen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hartunnen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bradley's waist but Bradley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hartunnen off to one side.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Bradley! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gus Bradley!
Gus Bradley gave a mention to KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Timo Hartunnen spoke after the fight, saying 'I want a rematch as soon as possible. This was a fluke victory by my opponent and I will put him in his place the next time we meet.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Woite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davor Langerholc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marc Woite!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woite thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Langerholc if he has to take too many more of those.
Woite misses with the combination.
Langerholc drops down looking for a counter takedown but Woite sprawls and moves away.
Woite lands a nice shot that snaps Langerholc's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Langerholc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Woite throws a low kick but it's checked well by Langerholc.
Langerholc tries to counter with a takedown but Woite is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woite misses the shot to the body.
Langerholc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Woite throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woite throws a hook but Langerholc avoids it easily.
Langerholc feinted with a counter takedown.
Woite looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Langerholc attempts a counter takedown but Woite avoids it well and moves away.
Woite throws a low kick, looking for Langerholc's leg but Langerholc calmly moves out of range.
Langerholc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Woite tried to score with a low kick but Langerholc checks it.
Woite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Langerholc moves away.
Langerholc feinted with a counter takedown.
Langerholc avoids the body shot from Woite.
Langerholc appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Woite.
Langerholc tries to counter with a takedown but Woite is quick to defend against it.
Woite throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Langerholc.
Woite fails to land with a series of punches.
Langerholc moves out of range as Woite strikes.
Langerholc feinted with a counter takedown.
Woite tries to close the distance and clinch but Langerholc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Woite misses with a straight right.
Langerholc feinted with a counter takedown.
Woite throws a right and a left that both miss.
Langerholc appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Woite throws a lazy right hand but Langerholc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Woite.
Some bone on bone action there as Langerholc checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marc Woite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woite lands with a right hand.
Woite throws a lazy head kick
and Langerholc counters with a shoot takedown. Woite fights it but they end up in guard.
Woite kicks Langerholc off and gets to his feet.
Woite throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Langerholc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A lazy body kick from Woite
and Langerholc counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Langerholc won't allow Woite to sweep him here.
Langerholc throwing strikes from guard but Woite blocks nicely.
Woite managing to control the position.
Langerholc wants to control from the top but Woite keeps moving.
Langerholc tries to free his leg and advance position but Woite is retaining full guard.
Langerholc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Woite dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Woite misses with a left hand
and Langerholc counters with a nice double leg into side control. Woite won't be happy with that.
Woite is looking to reverse the position.
Woite is not content to let Langerholc control the position.
Langerholc misses with the ground and pound.
Woite wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Langerholc working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langerholc tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Woite is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Langerholc's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Langerholc wants to work for an arm triangle but Woite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Woite regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Langerholc.
Langerholc throws a big right hand that misses.
Langerholc advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woite is looking for a sweep. Langerholc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Woite trying to control from the bottom.
Woite wants to get back to full guard.
Langerholc passes to side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc landing strikes.
Woite is looking for a sweep.
Langerholc tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Woite has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Woite can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Langerholc prevents Woite from escaping the position.
Langerholc is putting a hurting on Woite here, landing some big shots from side control.
Woite gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Langerholc throwing shots but Woite is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woite trying to hold on to Langerholc's head to control him but Langerholc postures up.
Langerholc working over Woite with some ground and pound. Woite looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Woite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Langerholc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Woite's head.
Woite is trying to get back to full guard.
Davor Langerholc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Langerholc thows a huge punch but Woite dodges it nicely.
Langerholc wants to pass the guard but Woite is defending well.
Woite is pressing down on Langerholc's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Woite not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc throwing strikes from guard but Woite blocks nicely.
Woite not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Langerholc looking to pass the guard.
Woite is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Woite throws a half hearted mid kick.
Langerholc drops down looking for a counter takedown but Woite sprawls and moves away.
Woite throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Langerholc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Langerholc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Woite takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Woite throws a left and a right that both miss
and Langerholc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Langerholc.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Langerholc dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Woite throws a hook to the side of Langerholc's head but Langerholc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Langerholc feinted with a counter takedown.
Woite misses with a straight right.
Woite misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Woite throws a jab when Langerholc was well out of range.
Langerholc slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langerholc takes a jab right on the kisser.
Langerholc blocks a head kick by Woite.
Woite scores with a sloppy right hand. Langerholc should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc slips under a jab from Woite.
Langerholc blocks the body kick.
Langerholc drops down looking for a counter takedown but Woite sprawls and moves away.
Marc Woite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woite bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Langerholc avoids the head kick by Woite.
Langerholc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Woite throws a body shot but no joy.
Woite pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Woite lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woite misses with a low kick.
Langerholc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Woite swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Langerholc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Woite throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Langerholc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Woite throws a body punch but Langerholc moves out of range.
Langerholc appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Woite thows a left - swing and a miss!
Langerholc drops down looking for a counter takedown but Woite sprawls and moves away.
Langerholc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woite.
Langerholc tries to counter with a takedown but Woite is quick to defend against it.
Woite misses with a head kick.
Langerholc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Woite.
Woite misses the shot to the body.
Langerholc attempts a counter takedown but Woite avoids it well and moves away.
Woite pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Langerholc back to the cage. Woite follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Langerholc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Woite pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Langerholc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Woite misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Langerholc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Langerholc.
Langerholc throwing strikes but missing.
Langerholc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc postures up.
Langerholc throwing strikes from guard but Woite blocks nicely.
Woite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Langerholc throws a big elbow that misses.
Woite wants to get back to his feet but Langerholc is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Langerholc lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Langerholc manages to get himself to full guard.
Woite trying to control the position from guard on top but Langerholc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Woite really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Woite looks to score with a jab to the body but Langerholc is just out of range.
Langerholc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marc Woite seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Langerholc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Woite jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woite misses with a looping left.
Langerholc feinted with a counter takedown.
Langerholc slips a jab from Woite.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woite lands with a cross.
Woite connects with a good right hand that stumbles Langerholc. Langerholc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Woite connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Woite throws a shot to the body.
Woite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Langerholc moves away.
Langerholc feinted with a counter takedown.
Woite misses with a wild body shot.
Langerholc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Woite misses with an attempted mid kick.
Langerholc tries to counter with a takedown but Woite is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woite rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Langerholc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Langerholc appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Woite looks to throw the jab but Langerholc is out of range.
Langerholc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Woite fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Langerholc is out of range.
Langerholc feinted with a counter takedown.
Woite throws a leg kick that is checked
and Langerholc counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Langerholc trying to control the action but Woite is working from the bottom.
Langerholc lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woite avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Langerholc.
Langerholc is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Woite has escaped the position, nice work there.
Woite wants to control but Langerholc postures up.
Woite takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Langerholc throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Langerholc sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Woite is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Woite has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Woite is working to avoid the ground and pound but Langerholc connects with a decent elbow.
Langerholc fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Langerholc in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Langerholc tries for a kimura but Woite is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Langerholc seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Marc Woite will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Langerholc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Woite lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters circling - Woite throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woite throws a leg kick
and Langerholc counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Langerholc wants to control from the top but Woite keeps moving.
Langerholc postures up in Woite's guard and throws a big left but Woite blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langerholc looking to pass the guard.
Langerholc lands a couple of elbows.
Langerholc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woite wants to sweep here but Langerholc controlling him for the moment.
Langerholc stops Woite from standing up.
Langerholc is fighting to break Woite's control of his arms but Woite is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Langerholc passes Woite's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Langerholc looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Woite with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Woite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Langerholc.
Langerholc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Woite is trying to maintain the position but Langerholc is very close to passing his half guard.
Langerholc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woite moves into full guard.
Langerholc throwing strikes from guard but Woite blocks nicely.
Langerholc looking to pass the guard.
Langerholc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Langerholc preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Langerholc avoids the body shot from Woite.
Nice defenses there by Langerholc.
Langerholc tries to counter with a takedown but Woite is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc moves forwards but Woite connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Langerholc defending well as Woite loads up on a big left hand.
Woite misses with a low kick.
Langerholc ducks under a wild hook from Woite.
Woite jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Langerholc changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Langerholc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woite.
Langerholc feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc slips a jab from Woite.
Langerholc feinted with a counter takedown.
Langerholc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Woite throws a low kick but it's checked well by Langerholc.
Woite swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Langerholc feinted with a counter takedown.
Woite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Langerholc.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Woite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Langerholc defending well as Woite loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Woite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Woite 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Woite!
Marc Woite is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Marc Woite thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Davor Langerholc spoke after the fight, saying 'My vengeance will be torture and murder.'.
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