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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Philip Hais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Punahilkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punahilkka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mäihä Show feat. Punahilkka. Philip Hais has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Philip Hais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 2, fighting out of London, Pekka Punahilkka!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hais throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hais fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Punahilkka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hais fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hais changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Punahilkka tries to avoid it but Hais manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Punahilkka to the ground. Punahilkka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Hais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hais throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Punahilkka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Punahilkka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Punahilkka is trying to control. Hais wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punahilkka trying to control the pace.
Hais actively working from the bottom here.
Punahilkka trying to control the action but Hais is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punahilkka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hais is just riding it out for now. Punahilkka eventually gives up the hold.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Punahilkka connects with a nice short shot to Hais's temple.
Hais blocking the ground and pound attempt from Punahilkka.
Hais keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Punahilkka wants to control but Hais is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Punahilkka connects with a nice short shot to Hais's temple.
Punahilkka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hais throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hais is looking for a sweep. Punahilkka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hais kicks Punahilkka off and gets back to his feet.
Hais has his takedown stuffed
and Punahilkka counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Hais! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Punahilkka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gronk Groenhud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas Bond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groenhud's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sometime Lonely by Kelly Chen. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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135 lbs
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147 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gronk Groenhud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dallas Bond!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groenhud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Groenhud fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Groenhud throws a body punch but Bond moves out of range.
Groenhud connects with a high kick.
Groenhud throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bond was covering up waiting for the punch and Groenhud finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bond keeping moving, preventing Groenhud from controlling successfully.
Groenhud really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Groenhud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bond is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenhud wants to stand but Bond is controlling his posture from full guard.
Groenhud trying to control but Bond is working from the bottom.
Bond wants to sweep but no luck.
Groenhud wants to pass the guard but Bond is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Groenhud is looking to stand up but Bond won't let him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Groenhud lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Groenhud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Groenhud swats away the attempt to clinch by Bond.
No luck for Groenhud with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gronk Groenhud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Groenhud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Groenhud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Groenhud shoots in for a double leg but Bond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Groenhud lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Groenhud fails with the takedown.
Groenhud tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bond swivels and escapes.
Bond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Groenhud fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bond avoids it really well and circles away.
Groenhud shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bond as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Groenhud.
Groenhud fails with a takedown attempt.
Bond throws the left hand but Groenhud avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bond tries to clinch up.
Bond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Groenhud.
Bond tries to clinch but Groenhud moves out of range.
Bond misses with a straight right.
Groenhud throws a half hearted mid kick.
Groenhud walks into a straight right hand from Bond.
Groenhud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bond moves out of range of the strikes.
Groenhud misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Groenhud misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Groenhud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bond fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Groenhud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gronk Groenhud dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Groenhud throws a hook but Bond avoids it easily.
Bond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Groenhud misses with a hook. Bond ducked under it nicely.
Bond uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Groenhud has time to react.
Groenhud scores with a hook.
Groenhud looks to score with a jab to the body but Bond is just out of range.
Gronk Groenhud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bond doesn't manage to clinch there - Groenhud circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond misses with a body shot
and Groenhud counters with a straight right hand.
Groenhud shoots for a takedown but Bond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bond is looking to clinch but Groenhud is avoiding it.
Groenhud lands a head kick!
Bond avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Groenhud looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Groenhud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bond stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gronk Groenhud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Groenhud swats away the attempt to clinch by Bond.
Groenhud fails to land the takedown.
Bond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bond instigates a clinch.
Bond lands a nice knee to the body.
Bond digs a right hand into Groenhud's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Groenhud's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bond unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bond landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bond landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Groenhud fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bond lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bond.
Bond lands a body shot.
Bond lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bond is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bond landing knees to the head.
Bond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bond lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bond lands an elbow that stopped Groenhud in his tracks for a moment.
Groenhud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Groenhud is looking to break free of the clinch but Bond has double underhooks.
Bond lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bond lands an elbow that stopped Groenhud in his tracks for a moment.
Bond unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hook to the body lands for Bond.
Bond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Groenhud's defenses.
Bond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bond lands an elbow inside that Groenhud shrugs off.
Bond gets through Groenhud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bond.
Bond gets through Groenhud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond lands a shot to the body.
Bond is working Groenhud over against the cage.
Bond unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bond lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bond utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bond.
Bond lands an elbow just above Groenhud 's eye.
Bond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bond working Groenhud over with knees to the body.
Bond is pressed up against the cage. Groenhud has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bond down to the mat. Bond avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Groenhud tries to keep at a distance but Bond has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Groenhud tries to pull guard but Bond holds him up against the cage and eventually Groenhud drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bond keeps control of Groenhud as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bond keeps control of Groenhud as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bond has Groenhud pressed against the cage, preventing Groenhud from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Groenhud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Groenhud misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bond drives through and clinches with Groenhud against the cage.
Groenhud wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Groenhud.
Bond misses with a knee to the head.
Groenhud throws a head punch that misses.
Groenhud fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Groenhud working hard to break the clinch.
Groenhud can't get the takedown.
Bond lands a knee to the body.
Bond scores a nice knee to the body.
Dallas Bond seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Groenhud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bond lands a shot to the body.
Groenhud misses with a knee to the head.
Bond lands a good knee to the midsection. Groenhud won't want to take too many of those.
Bond gets underhooks to prevent Groenhud's takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bond lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bond.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Groenhud looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bond.
Bond scores a nice knee to the body.
Bond landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bond lands a nice elbow.
Bond connects with a nasty looking knee right to Groenhud's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Bond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Groenhud looks to land a left hand but Bond moved out of range nicely.
Gronk Groenhud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Groenhud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Groenhud.
Groenhud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Groenhud throws a head kick that Bond semi-blocks.
No luck for Groenhud with that takedown attempt.
Groenhud throws a body kick that misses.
Bond tries to clinch up but Groenhud circles away and keeps his distance.
Bond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groenhud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Groenhud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bond was well out of range. Poor timing from Groenhud.
Bond ducks under a wild hook from Groenhud.
Bond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bond misses with a hook. Groenhud ducked under it nicely.
Bond tries to clinch but Groenhud is having none of it.
Groenhud shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bond defends it nicely.
Groenhud misses with an uppercut.
Groenhud shoots in and drives through. Bond sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gronk Groenhud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Groenhud.
Bond avoids the head kick by Groenhud.
Bond tries to clinch up.
Bond closes the distance and clinches.
Bond prevents Groenhud from breaking the clinch.
Bond tries a knee to the head but Groenhud blocks it.
Bond unloads a knee to the mid-section. Groenhud lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Groenhud is trying to force a seperation but Bond has the dominant position.
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.
Groenhud wants a takedown but no success here.
Groenhud wants to break free but Bond has control.
Groenhud changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bond misses with a straight right.
Groenhud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dallas Bond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Groenhud looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bond is fending him off so far but Groenhud persists. Nope, Bond circles away and we're back to standing.
Bond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bond scores a nice knee to the body.
Bond works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Groenhud goes for a takedown attempt but Bond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bond listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bond lands with a good body shot.
Groenhud fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Groenhud throws a right hand that Bond ducks under and follows up with a left that Bond also avoids with ease.
Bond takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groenhud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bond moves out of range of the strikes.
Groenhud throws a nice head kick!
Groenhud has a takedown stuffed.
Groenhud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bond.
Groenhud lands a head kick!
Groenhud lands a nice hook to Bond's body. Bond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud slips under a jab.
Groenhud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Groenhud shoots in for a double leg but Bond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Groenhud tries for a takedown but Bond sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bond slaps away a takedown attempt from Groenhud, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bond has closed the distance and engaged Groenhud in a clinch.
Bond tries to land knees in the clinch but Groenhud avoids the damage to the body.
Groenhud tries to circle away but Bond has him pinned against the cage.
Groenhud tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bond just stands there and leans against the cage.
Groenhud takes an elbow to the forehead.
Groenhud jumps guard but Bond stands there with Groenhud around his waist. Groenhud gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Groenhud is trying to drag Bond to the mat but Bond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bond lands a shot to the body.
Bond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Groenhud or not.
Bond has Groenhud pressed against the cage, preventing Groenhud from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees to the body from Bond.
Groenhud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Bond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bond has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Bond!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Iain Durrant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Koslof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Iain Durrant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Koslof!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koslof throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durrant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Koslof manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Koslof kicks Durrant off and gets to his feet.
Koslof throws the left hand but Durrant avoids the punch easily.
Durrant shoots in for a takedown but Koslof shows good takedown defense.
Durrant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Durrant is defended easily by Koslof.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Durrant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durrant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koslof stuffs the takedown.
Koslof lands a nice shot that snaps Durrant's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Durrant is defended easily by Koslof.
Koslof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslof cracks Durrant with a good jab.
Durrant gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koslof to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Koslof missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koslof is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koslof accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koslof keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Durrant's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslof landing some decent shots from guard.
Durrant keeping moving, preventing Koslof from controlling successfully.
Koslof working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koslof with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koslof throws a strike but Durrant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Koslof is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durrant can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koslof.
Nice body punch from Koslof.
Koslof gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Durrant.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Koslof throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koslof.
Koslof working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durrant has Koslof pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koslof manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koslof takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Koslof.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koslof.
A right handed body shot lands from Koslof.
Koslof lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Koslof on the inside.
Koslof is pressed up against the cage. Durrant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koslof down to the mat. Koslof avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Durrant is breathing heavily.
Durrant misses with a takedown
and Koslof counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslof ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Durrant scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Koslof throws Durrant to one side and escapes!
Bjorn Koslof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koslof scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koslof is stalling here. Durrant is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Koslof seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Durrant has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Koslof is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Durrant is controlling him well.
Koslof is not content to let Durrant control the position.
Koslof is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koslof throws Durrant to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Koslof dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Durrant misses with a takedown
and Koslof counters with a takedown into side control.
Durrant taking punishment in the form of punches.
Koslof lands a few punches from side control.
Durrant taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sloppy strikes there by Koslof.
Koslof wants to control but Durrant is keeping him busy.
Koslof is trying to ground and pound but Durrant uses the momentary lack of control by Koslof to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durrant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koslof's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koslof's back!
Koslof controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Durrant working for a choke but Koslof is defending well.
Durrant is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Koslof has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Durrant has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Koslof taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Durrant doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iain Durrant!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roni Old Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Knudsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knudsen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gorgoroth - Destroyer. Konrad Knudsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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168 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roni Old Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Konrad Knudsen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Old Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Knudsen.
Old Man fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knudsen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Old Man scores with a jab.
Old Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knudsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knudsen tries to clinch there but Old Man circles away.
Knudsen misses with a double jab
and Old Man counters with a three punch combo that has Knudsen backing up. Knudsen nods at Old Man to acknowledge the strikes.
Knudsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Old Man circles away from the clinch attempt
and Old Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Old Man throws a series of punches but Knudsen avoids them all with ease.
Old Man scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knudsen misses with a combination
and Old Man counters with a straight right hand.
Old Man jabs Knudsen right on the nose. Knudsen blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knudsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Old Man.
Old Man swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knudsen.
Knudsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knudsen throws a head kick but Old Man moves out of range.
Old Man lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Old Man.
Old Man looks to throw the jab but Knudsen is out of range.
Old Man is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Old Man throws a series of punches but Knudsen moves out of range.
Knudsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Old Man throws out the jab.
Knudsen wants to clinch
and Old Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Old Man throws a series of punches but Knudsen moves out of range.
Old Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knudsen clinches but Old Man breaks the clinch
and Old Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Old Man works over Knudsen's head and body with a nice combination.
A shot to de liver by Old Man. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Old Man misses with a combination
and Knudsen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Old Man really felt that one!
Old Man really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Knudsen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Old Man counters with a straight right hand.
Knudsen misses with a body shot
and Old Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knudsen takes one on the button.
Knudsen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Knudsen wants to clinch but Old Man slips to the side
and Old Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Old Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
Old Man moves away from the strike by Knudsen.
Old Man is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Old Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Knudsen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knudsen connects with a solid leg kick.
Knudsen tries to clinch
enabling Old Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Old Man!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen lands with a shot to the body.
Old Man is breathing heavily.
Old Man on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Old Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Old Man slips under a jab from Knudsen.
Nice defenses there by Knudsen.
Knudsen throws a head kick that misses.
Knudsen throws a series of punches but Old Man moves out of range.
A big right from Old Man misses.
Old Man is working the combinations to good effect here.
Knudsen moves forwards but Old Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Old Man throws a big shot that misses.
Knudsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Old Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Knudsen drives through and clinches with Old Man against the cage.
Old Man misses with the head strike.
Old Man has had enough of the clinch but Knudsen keeps him there for the moment.
Knudsen blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Old Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Knudsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Old Man is trying to break the clinch but Knudsen has him pressed against the cage.
Old Man has had enough of the clinch but Knudsen keeps him there for the moment.
Knudsen pulls guard effortlessly.
Knudsen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Old Man's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Knudsen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Old Man is surviving well by controlling Knudsen's body position as best he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knudsen controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roni Old Man will probably get the nod.
That's time! Old Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Knudsen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knudsen moves out of range as Old Man strikes.
Old Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knudsen moves forwards but Old Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knudsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Old Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Roni Old Man has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Old Man
and Knudsen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Old Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
Old Man is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Knudsen lands a head kick. Old Man smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Knudsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Old Man is just out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Knudsen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Old Man blocks a head kick by Knudsen.
Roni Old Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Old Man tries to bum rush Knudsen with a series of wild strikes but Knudsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Old Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knudsen throws a head kick that half lands.
Knudsen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knudsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Konrad Knudsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Old Man circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Old Man counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Old Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knudsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Old Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knudsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Old Man misses with a two punch combination.
Knudsen wants to clinch but Old Man slips to the side
and Old Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Knudsen.
A head kick misses from Knudsen.
Old Man connects with a right hand. Knudsen shakes it off.
Knudsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Old Man does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Old Man checks a leg kick nicely.
Old Man lands with an overhand left.
Knudsen misses with a looping right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Old Man lands with a nice combination. Knudsen backs away looking to recover.
Knudsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Old Man stalks Knudsen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knudsen's face. Knudsen staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knudsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Old Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Old Man listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Old Man scores with a shot to the body.
Knudsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Old Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Old Man does it's job there.
Old Man lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice shot lands for Old Man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Old Man.
Old Man moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Old Man misses with a few strikes there.
Knudsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Old Man.
Old Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knudsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Konrad Knudsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Old Man lands a right hook to the body.
Old Man thuds a left hand into Knudsen's body.
Old Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knudsen slips a jab and a cross from Old Man.
Old Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Old Man throws a series of strikes that have Knudsen backpedaling.
Donk. Old Man catches Knudsen right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Old Man lands.
A slow jab from Knudsen misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen tries to clinch up but Old Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Old Man closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Old Man circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Old Man counter with a right hand.
Old Man connects with a single shot there.
Knudsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Old Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Old Man scores with a one two! Knudsen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Old Man looks to land a left hand but Knudsen moved out of range nicely.
Knudsen slips a jab and a cross from Old Man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knudsen throws out a leg kick but Old Man moves out of range and Knudsen only half commits.
Old Man lands a lovely overhand right.
Old Man scores with the left hand. Knudsen knows he should have avoided that one.
Old Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roni Old Man dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roni Old Man's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Old Man lands a two punch combo.
Old Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knudsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Old Man lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Old Man looks to land a combination but Knudsen avoids it well.
Knudsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Old Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Knudsen's head.
Knudsen misses with a straight right.
Knudsen throws a leg kick which misses Old Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Old Man tries to avoid it.
Knudsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Old Man counters with a straight right hand.
Knudsen tries to clinch
and Knudsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Old Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knudsen throws a sloppy head kick and Old Man moves out of range easily.
Knudsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Old Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knudsen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knudsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Old Man keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Old Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knudsen.
Old Man sizes up Knudsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Old Man throws a shot to the body.
Knudsen misses with a few strikes there.
Old Man cracks Knudsen with an open hand slap.
Knudsen throws a lazy right hand but Old Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Old Man scores with a body shot.
Old Man dips to his left and cracks Knudsen with an uppercut!
Knudsen walks into a straight right hand from Old Man.
Old Man misses with the combination.
Old Man takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Old Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knudsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Old Man lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Old Man.
Old Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knudsen on the side of the head.
A head kick by Old Man misses
and Knudsen counters with a low kick, right behind Old Man 's knee.
Old Man scores with a jab to the head.
Knudsen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Old Man counters with a left and a right that stings Knudsen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Old Man throws a right hand that Knudsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Knudsen also avoids with ease.
Knudsen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knudsen walks into a left hand.
Knudsen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Old Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knudsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knudsen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Old Man.
Old Man throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knudsen on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Old Man scores with a jab to the jaw.
Old Man cracks Knudsen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Old Man throws out a powerful jab.
Old Man scores with a jab.
Old Man blocks a leg kick.
Knudsen misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Old Man.
Knudsen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Konrad Knudsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knudsen throws out a leg kick but Old Man moves out of range and Knudsen only half commits.
Old Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Old Man throws a combination. Knudsen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Old Man connects with a nice looking jab.
Knudsen slips under a jab from Old Man.
Knudsen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Old Man.
Knudsen delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knudsen throws an overhand right that lands on Old Man's shoulder, as Old Man tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Old Man does no damage.
Knudsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Old Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Knudsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Old Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Old Man as he connects with a hook.
Old Man paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Old Man.
Old Man lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Old Man throws a nice looking combination but Knudsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knudsen throws a hook but Old Man avoids it easily.
Old Man circles away from the clinch attempt
and Old Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roni Old Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Old Man, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roni Old Man!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Phantom blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Karlsson is keeping the position.
Karlsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Karlsson advances to half guard.
Karlsson trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Karlsson controlling the action here.
Karlsson wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Karlsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Karlsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karlsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson prevents Karlsson from improving position.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Karlsson.
Karlsson working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Karlsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson pushes Karlsson off looking to stand but Karlsson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson is not content to let Karlsson control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karlsson prevents Johnson from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karlsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Karlsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Karlsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Karlsson trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Karlsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Karlsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Karlsson!
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
Karlsson regains half guard.
Karlsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karlsson trying to control here.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karlsson seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karlsson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karlsson's head.
Karlsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karlsson trying to control the position here.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karlsson keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Karlsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson stalling away here and it's allowed Johnson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Erik Karlsson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karlsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Erik Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Karlsson's guard now.
Bobby Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Karlsson.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karlsson managing to control the position.
Karlsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karlsson is controlling Johnson's posture.
Karlsson keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Karlsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Karlsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Karlsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Karlsson prevents Johnson from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson darts in and clinches Karlsson up against the cage.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Karlsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Karlsson manages to pull guard.
Karlsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Karlsson trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Karlsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Karlsson advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Karlsson.
Karlsson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Johnson is not content to let Karlsson control the position.
Karlsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karlsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karlsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karlsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Karlsson tries to advance to mount but Johnson instead regains half guard.
Karlsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Karlsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Karlsson sits in half guard.
Karlsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karlsson is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Karlsson is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson shoots in but Karlsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karlsson's head.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Karlsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karlsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erik Karlsson.
I think Karlsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Karlsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between nic ola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Onderek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ola comes to the cage accompanied by Disorder by Ice T&Slayer. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, nic ola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukas Onderek!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onderek darts in and clinches ola up against the cage.
Onderek can't find room to land a body shot as ola controls the action.
A short left from ola.
ola pushes off an throws an elbow but Onderek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, ola scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Onderek.
Onderek takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee is keeping an eye on Onderek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters up against the cage, ola throws an elbow but misses.
ola is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Onderek can't fight it off and eventually ola manages to take the fight to the floor. Onderek looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
ola is working Onderek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Onderek is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
ola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Onderek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
ola drops back, looking for a kneebar! Onderek looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Onderek looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Onderek!
Onderek cracks ola with a big right hand but ola just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
ola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Onderek wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
ola really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onderek decides to stand back up. Onderek steps back and let's ola get back to his feet.
ola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Onderek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
ola misses with a head kick.
A big left from Onderek misses.
ola throws a body kick that misses.
ola tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Onderek counters with a two punch combo.
ola avoids the body shot from Onderek.
ola dodges the punch combination from Onderek.
ola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ola slips a jab and a cross from Onderek.
ola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Onderek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
ola tries to score with some ground and pound. Onderek controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onderek wants to control but ola postures up.
Onderek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. ola lands a nice short elbow.
Onderek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
ola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Onderek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time ola.
Onderek won't allow ola to pass to mount.
ola is thwarting Onderek's attempts to control the position.
ola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ola thows a huge punch but Onderek dodges it nicely.
ola is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Onderek throws a body punch but ola moves out of range.
ola tries a head kick but it misses.
Onderek's corner calls for a 1-2. Onderek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Onderek misses with a wild combination.
Jab from ola.
Onderek gets a clinch.
ola throws an elbow that misses.
ola pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Onderek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
ola throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ola drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ola tries to land a knee to the head but Onderek blocks with his arms.
Onderek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Onderek scores with a nice hook to the head.
ola drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for nic ola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Onderek.
Onderek blocks an elbow strike.
ola is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Onderek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
ola is breathing heavily.
Onderek looking to slow down the pace here.
ola looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Onderek.
Onderek is trying to maintain a safe position but ola gets an underhook and turns Onderek into the cage.
ola throws an elbow but it misses.
Onderek lands a nice shot to the body.
Onderek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Onderek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down ola.
Onderek blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Onderek avoids the elbow strike from ola, against the cage.
A short right from Onderek on the inside.
Onderek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Onderek lands a body shot.
ola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Onderek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Onderek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Onderek with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Onderek dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
ola throws a sloppy head kick and Onderek moves out of range easily.
Onderek avoids the head kick by ola.
Onderek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ola circles away quickly and effectively.
ola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Onderek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ola misses with a head kick.
Onderek misses with a double jab.
Onderek wants to clinch up but ola keeps it at a distance.
ola wants to clinch.
Onderek looks to score with a jab to the body but ola is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like nic ola has been cut.
Onderek misses with a double jab.
Onderek keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Onderek catches ola right on the button with a cross.
ola throws a head kick that misses
and Onderek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps ola thinking.
nic ola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Onderek thows a body shot but no joy.
ola throws a head kick but Onderek moves out of range.
ola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Onderek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ola.
ola throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Onderek counters with a two punch combo.
Onderek throws a series of punches but ola moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Onderek!
Onderek misses with a hook. ola ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from ola.
ola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Onderek lands with a shot to the body.
Onderek pushes ola up against the cage in a clinch.
ola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onderek lands a left hand that snaps the head of ola backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by ola.
Onderek blocks the elbow strike.
ola throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Onderek.
ola lands a nice elbow.
Onderek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from ola.
Onderek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Onderek.
ola throws an elbow that misses.
ola throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Onderek dodges an elbow strike from ola.
Onderek lands a shot to the body.
ola throws an elbow but it misses.
ola throws an elbow but it misses.
ola has Onderek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Onderek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Onderek.
ola pushes off an throws an elbow but Onderek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Onderek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Onderek takes a swing at ola's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from ola.
ola defending well as Onderek loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Onderek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Onderek. ola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Onderek swings for the body but ola moves out of range.
Onderek takes a swing at ola's ribcage but misses.
ola tries a head kick but it misses.
Onderek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
ola tries a head kick but it misses.
Onderek is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down ola rather than just go for the knockout.
Onderek digs a good hook to ola's body.
Onderek works over ola's head and body with a nice combination.
Onderek lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
ola wants to clinch but Onderek slips to the side
and Onderek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Onderek goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
ola is rocked!
Onderek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Onderek forces ola back against the cage and clinches.
Onderek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Onderek scores with a shot to the side of ola's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ola pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Onderek dodges an elbow strike from ola.
ola has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Onderek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for nic ola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ola lands a nice elbow.
ola lands a knee to the head.
Onderek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Onderek pressing his opponent against the cage.
Onderek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh ola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
ola lands an elbow inside.
ola seems to have got his legs back now.
Onderek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
ola is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Onderek breaks the clinch.
ola walks into a stiff left hand from Onderek.
The fight stays on the outside here - ola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ola clinches but Onderek breaks the clinch
and Onderek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Onderek scores with a hook.
ola closes the distance looking to clinch
and Onderek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Onderek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on nic ola's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Onderek misses the jab.
Onderek avoids the head kick by ola.
ola tries to clinch but Onderek moves away
and Onderek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lukas Onderek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Onderek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Onderek tries to bum rush ola with a series of wild strikes but ola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Onderek misses with a wild body shot.
Onderek lands a head shot.
Onderek lands with a cross.
Onderek misses with a hook.
ola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Onderek.
ola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ola is looking to clinch.
ola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ola slips a jab from Onderek.
Onderek avoids the head kick by ola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ola moves out of range as Onderek strikes.
ola tries to clinch up but Onderek circles away and keeps his distance.
ola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
ola connects with a high kick.
ola tries to clinch up but Onderek circles away and keeps his distance.
ola keeps the fight on the outside.
ola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ola swings away with a body shot that misses
and Onderek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Onderek lands a two punch combo.
ola throws a head kick but Onderek moves out of range.
ola misses with a takedown attempt
and Onderek counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Onderek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Onderek misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onderek loads up on a big right hand but ola slips the punch.
ola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Onderek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
ola tries to clinch up
and ola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
ola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ola throws a lazy head kick
letting Onderek counter with a right hand.
ola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Onderek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
nic ola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ola misses with a head kick.
Onderek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Onderek there.
Onderek works over ola's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ola throws a head kick but Onderek moves out of range.
ola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ola throws a head kick that misses.
Onderek avoids the head kick by ola.
ola avoids the body shot from Onderek.
Onderek clinches up with ola and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Onderek as the two fighters clinch.
Onderek is working ola over against the cage.
ola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Onderek is looking to control ola's arms but ola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Onderek has his back to the cage.
ola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Onderek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
ola pushes off an throws an elbow but Onderek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
ola looks to throw an elbow but misses.
ola misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Onderek.
Onderek lands a nice uppercut.
Onderek lands a hook that snaps the head of ola backwards.
ola pushes off an throws an elbow but Onderek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Onderek.
ola looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Onderek breaks the clinch.
Lukas Onderek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Onderek.
Onderek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. ola doesn't seem bothered though.
Onderek lands a nice shot to the body.
Onderek is looking to clinch.
Lukas Onderek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Onderek cracks ola with an open hand slap.
A cross from Onderek lands.
ola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
ola shoots and misses
and Onderek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice shot lands for Onderek.
A punch combination from Onderek misses.
ola looks to clinch
and Onderek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Onderek throws out a powerful jab.
Onderek avoids the head kick by ola.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lukas Onderek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Onderek 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Onderek!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Sabotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drottinn Hrothgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hrothgar has chosen The Howling Fjord as his entrance music. Drottinn Hrothgar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Sabotka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Drottinn Hrothgar!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrothgar connects with a crisp jab.
Hrothgar checks a leg kick.
Sabotka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hrothgar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hrothgar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hrothgar clobbers Sabotka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sabotka needs to keep his hands up - Hrothgar had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Hrothgar does it's job there.
Hrothgar moves out of range as Sabotka throws a body kick.
Hrothgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabotka is just out of range.
Sabotka misses with a head kick.
Sabotka walks into a jab.
Hrothgar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sabotka throws out the jab.
Hrothgar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hrothgar throws a one two combo.
Sabotka swats away the attempt to clinch by Hrothgar.
Hrothgar keeps the fight on the outside.
Sabotka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hrothgar momentarily.
Nice body punch from Hrothgar.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sabotka, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hrothgar, as that shot connected.
Sabotka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drottinn Hrothgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabotka scores with a leg kick.
Sabotka looks to throw the jab but Hrothgar is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabotka clinches up against the cage.
Sabotka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hrothgar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sabotka trying to land knees to the body.
Hrothgar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hrothgar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sabotka throws a leg kick which misses Hrothgar's front leg but catches the back leg as Hrothgar tries to avoid it.
Sabotka tries to keep at a distance but Hrothgar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sabotka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hrothgar leaning against his opponent.
Hrothgar is trying to break the clinch but Sabotka is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sabotka.
Hrothgar looks gassed!
Hrothgar avoids the elbow strike from Sabotka, against the cage.
Sabotka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hrothgar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sabotka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabotka missing with knees to the body.
Hrothgar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hrothgar managing to block the knees to the body from Sabotka.
Sabotka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hrothgar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrothgar is trying to maintain a safe position but Sabotka gets an underhook and turns Hrothgar into the cage.
Sabotka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sabotka is pushing Hrothgar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hrothgar avoiding damage as Sabotka throws knees to the body.
Sabotka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sabotka leaning against his opponent.
Hrothgar struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabotka controls his hands.
Sabotka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hrothgar.
Sabotka is looking to control Hrothgar's arms but Hrothgar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sabotka has his back to the cage.
Sabotka tries to work over Hrothgar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabotka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hrothgar's face.
Hrothgar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sabotkas head.
Sabotka is leaning against Hrothgar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hrothgar as the two fighters clinch.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrothgar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hrothgar scores with a hook to the body.
Sabotka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sabotka is trying to stall.
Hrothgar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabotka has a couple of punches blocked by Hrothgar.
Sabotka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hrothgar avoids it.
Sabotka throws an elbow that misses.
Sabotka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hrothgar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hrothgar.
Hrothgar presses Sabotka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sabotka tries to work over Hrothgar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabotka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hrothgar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sabotka looking to throw knees to the head but Hrothgar is blocking nicely.
Hrothgar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sabotka looking to slow down the pace here.
Hrothgar leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sabotka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sabotka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hrothgar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hrothgar as Sabotka tries to tie him up.
Hrothgar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sabotka has him pressed against the cage.
Sabotka blocks a body shot from Hrothgar.
Hrothgar is working Sabotka over against the cage.
Sabotka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hrothgar cracks Sabotka with a nice body shot.
Hrothgar pushes Sabotka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hrothgar can't find room to land a body shot as Sabotka controls the action.
Hrothgar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sabotka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergei Sabotka will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sabotka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Sabotka.
Sabotka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Hrothgar.
Hrothgar throws a series of strikes that have Sabotka backpedaling.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sabotka.
Sabotka throws a head kick that misses.
Sabotka misses with a low kick.
Sabotka slips a jab and a cross from Hrothgar.
Sabotka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hrothgar scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Hrothgar.
Sabotka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hrothgar lands a jab to Sabotka's midsection.
Hrothgar lands with a straight right. Sabotka didn't see that one coming.
Sabotka throws a jab when Hrothgar was well out of range.
Hrothgar throws a nice looking combination but Sabotka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sabotka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hrothgar defending well as Sabotka loads up on a big left hand.
Hrothgar is breathing heavily.
Hrothgar misses the jab.
Sabotka scores with a push kick.
Hrothgar works over Sabotka's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Decent striking displayed by Hrothgar there.
Hrothgar lands a jab to Sabotka's midsection.
Hrothgar works the jab nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Hrothgar as he connects with a hook.
Sabotka moves out of range of the strikes.
Hrothgar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabotka.
Sabotka misses with a head kick.
Hrothgar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hrothgar takes one on the button.
Sabotka lands a nice hook to Hrothgar's body. Hrothgar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sabotka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sabotka throws a sloppy head kick and Hrothgar moves out of range easily.
Sabotka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hrothgar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sabotka closes the distance and pushes Hrothgar back into the cage.
Hrothgar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sabotka stalling against the cage.
Sabotka works on Hrothgar's body with a couple of short punches.
Sabotka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka throws a head punch that misses.
Sabotka lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabotka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sabotka scores with a knee to the head.
Sabotka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sabotka leaning against his opponent.
Sabotka gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hrothgar trying to stall but Sabotka improves his position.
Sabotka looking to slow down the pace here.
Sabotka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hrothgar backwards.
Hrothgar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabotka tries a body shot but Hrothgar blocks it.
Hrothgar looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Hrothgar.
Sabotka missing with knees to the body.
Sabotka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sabotka lands a knee to the body.
Sabotka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hrothgar avoids it.
Hrothgar blocking some punches.
Hrothgar digs a right hand into Sabotka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sabotka's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sabotka stalling the fight.
Hrothgar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sabotka struggles to land a body shot inside as Hrothgar controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Sabotka.
Sabotka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabotka tries to stall but Hrothgar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrothgar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hrothgar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sergei Sabotka is winning the standup battle so far.
Hrothgar tries to clinch but Sabotka moves out of range.
Sabotka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hrothgar connects with a jab.
Hrothgar avoids the head kick by Sabotka.
Sabotka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Hrothgar finds it's way through Sabotka's defenses.
Sabotka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sabotka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from Sabotka.
Hrothgar lands a body shot in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hrothgar manages to break the clinch.
Sabotka throws a leg kick but Hrothgar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hrothgar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabotka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hrothgar cracks Sabotka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sabotka dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hrothgar moves out of range of the body kick.
Sabotka tries to keep at a distance but Hrothgar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sabotka trying to land knees to the body.
Sabotka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hrothgar avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Sabotka fails to land.
Hrothgar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hrothgar.
Hrothgar misses with a body punch.
Sabotka wants to stall.
Sabotka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sabotka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hrothgar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hrothgar pushes Sabotka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hrothgar is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hrothgar misses with a punch to the body.
Hrothgar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrothgar pushes Sabotka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hrothgar managing to block the knees to the body from Sabotka.
Sabotka missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Hrothgar to work.
Sabotka misses with a knee strike.
Sabotka wants to stall.
Sabotka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hrothgar is stalling here.
Sabotka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sabotka working aggressively here.
Sabotka trying to land knees to the body.
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.
Sabotka misses with a punch to the body.
Hrothgar prevents a body shot from Sabotka.
Sabotka misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hrothgar.
Sabotka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hrothgar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sabotka.
Sabotka is pushing Hrothgar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hrothgar managing to block the knees to the body from Sabotka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sabotka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hrothgar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sabotka.
Sabotka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sabotka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sergei Sabotka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hrothgar presses Sabotka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrothgar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sabotka missing with knees to the body.
Sabotka tries to stall but Hrothgar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hrothgar lands with a light punch inside.
Sabotka trying to land knees to the body.
Hrothgar manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Hrothgar there.
Hrothgar is looking to clinch.
Hrothgar darts in trying to clinch
and Sabotka counters with a head kick. That will keep Hrothgar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hrothgar clinches up with Sabotka and pushes him back against the cage.
Hrothgar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sabotka is keeping busy.
Hrothgar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hrothgar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sabotka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drottinn Hrothgar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sabotka.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hrothgar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sabotka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hrothgar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hrothgar.
Hrothgar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sabotka blocks a body shot from Hrothgar.
Sabotka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabotka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hrothgar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sabotka blocks a body shot from Hrothgar.
Sabotka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hrothgar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drottinn Hrothgar.
Well Sabotka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Sabotka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olle Koskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cormac Maguire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olle Koskinen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koskinen throws a series of strikes that have Maguire backpedaling.
Koskinen connects with the punch.
Koskinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maguire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koskinen.
Koskinen cracks Maguire with an open hand slap.
Maguire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maguire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maguire tries to move into range but Koskinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koskinen misses with a wild body shot.
Maguire tries to clinch but Koskinen moves out of range.
Maguire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maguire throws a combination. Koskinen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maguire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koskinen avoids the head kick by Maguire.
A jab from Maguire misses.
Maguire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koskinen.
Koskinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koskinen throws a shot from downtown. Maguire moves away and avoids it.
Koskinen swings for the body but Maguire moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maguire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koskinen throws a hook but Maguire blocks it.
Maguire throws a body punch but Koskinen moves out of range.
Maguire defending well as Koskinen loads up on a big left hand.
Koskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maguire moves away.
Koskinen misses with a looping right.
Koskinen swings for the body but Maguire moves out of range.
Koskinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maguire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koskinen misses with an uppercut. Maguire saw that one coming.
Maguire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maguire fakes the leg kick and cracks Koskinen in the body.
Koskinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maguire lands with an overhand left.
Koskinen lands a really nice looking cross but Maguire seems unphased.
Maguire swings for the body but Koskinen moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Koskinen.
Koskinen looks to throw the jab but Maguire is out of range.
Koskinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maguire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Koskinen lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Koskinen.
Maguire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koskinen is out of range and Maguire settles back down.
Koskinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Koskinen.
Maguire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maguire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koskinen throws out the jab.
Koskinen misses with a looping left.
Koskinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Koskinen throws a lazy right hand but Maguire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koskinen blocks a head kick by Maguire.
Maguire misses with a head kick.
Koskinen lands a body shot.
Koskinen punishes Maguire's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koskinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Koskinen moves out of range as Maguire strikes.
Maguire scores with a jab to the body.
Maguire drives through and clinches with Koskinen against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen tries to pull guard but Maguire won't allow it.
Maguire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Koskinen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Koskinen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Maguire fails to land.
Maguire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koskinen backwards.
Koskinen tries to throw a body punch but Maguire avoids it by throwing Koskinen back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Maguire.
Maguire misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Maguire.
A right hand to the body from Maguire.
A short body shot lands from Maguire as the two fighters clinch.
Koskinen jumps guard but Maguire stands there with Koskinen around his waist. Koskinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Koskinen is pushing Maguire up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Koskinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maguire lands with a right to the head.
Koskinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maguire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koskinen.
A big left from Koskinen misses.
Maguire clinches with his opponent.
Maguire lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Maguire.
Koskinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maguires head.
Koskinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Maguire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Koskinen.
Koskinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cormac Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olle Koskinen.
A short body shot lands from Maguire as the two fighters clinch.
Koskinen can't get the takedown.
Maguire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koskinen.
Good body shot from Maguire.
Koskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Maguire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koskinen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maguire smiles and moves away.
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!
Koskinen takes one to the side of the head.
Maguire moves into range and clinches up with Koskinen.
Koskinen is trying to break the clinch but Maguire is controlling him.
Koskinen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Koskinen pulls guard effortlessly.
Maguire wants to get up but he can't break Koskinen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maguire stopping the sweep attempt from Koskinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cormac Maguire will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Maguire. Koskinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maguire.
Koskinen digs a good body shot into Maguire's ribs.
Maguire moves out of range of the strikes.
Koskinen scores with a hook.
Olle Koskinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Koskinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maguire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maguire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Maguire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Maguire.
Maguire looks for the body kick but Koskinen saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Maguire misses the target.
Koskinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koskinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maguire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Maguire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire walks into a stiff left hand from Koskinen.
Maguire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koskinen moves away.
Koskinen misses the shot to the body.
Maguire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koskinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maguire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Koskinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Koskinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Koskinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maguire was well out of range. Poor timing from Koskinen.
The fighters circling - Koskinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koskinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koskinen throws a hook but Maguire avoids it easily.
Koskinen misses with an uppercut.
Koskinen misses the jab.
Koskinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Koskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maguire moves away.
Koskinen throws a body punch but Maguire moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Maguire. Beautiful body shot.
Maguire connects with a solid leg kick.
Koskinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Koskinen as he connects with a hook.
Koskinen misses with a body punch
and Maguire counters with a nice uppercut.
Maguire looks to throw the jab but Koskinen is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maguire.
Maguire feints and then cracks Koskinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koskinen down.
Maguire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koskinen. Koskinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Koskinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maguire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koskinen misses with a hook.
Koskinen scores with a nice right hand.
Maguire doesn't manage to clinch there - Koskinen circles away.
Koskinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koskinen throws a hook but Maguire blocks it.
Maguire throws out a leg kick but Koskinen moves out of range and Maguire only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koskinen.
Maguire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maguire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koskinen.
Maguire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koskinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maguire defending well as Koskinen loads up on a big left hand.
Koskinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Maguire's head.
Maguire works over Koskinen's head and body with a nice combination.
Koskinen misses with a jab to the body
and Maguire counters with a nice body kick.
Maguire misses with a straight left.
Koskinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Maguire is just out of range.
Koskinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Maguire's corner calls for a 1-2. Maguire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maguire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koskinen.
Maguire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maguire pushes Koskinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Maguire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koskinen backwards.
Koskinen tries to pull guard but Maguire won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koskinen jumps guard but Maguire stands there with Koskinen around his waist. Koskinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maguire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koskinens head.
Koskinen taking a breather.
Koskinen blocks a body shot from Maguire.
Maguire digs a right hand underneath Koskinen's ribcage. Koskinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maguire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koskinen has a couple of punches blocked by Maguire.
A nice left hand lands by Maguire.
Maguire lands a body shot.
Maguire scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Maguire.
Koskinen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maguire just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cormac Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olle Koskinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maguire.
Maguire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koskinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maguire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koskinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maguire lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maguire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koskinen is breathing heavily.
Maguire takes a shot to the head.
Maguire lands a body punch.
Koskinen tries to pull guard but Maguire won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Maguire.
A short right from Maguire on the inside.
Koskinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koskinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maguire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koskinen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koskinen.
Koskinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maguire was well out of range. Poor timing from Koskinen.
Maguire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koskinen's hands.
Maguire staying out of range there.
Maguire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koskinen.
Maguire throws a nice looking combination but Koskinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maguire wants to clinch.
Maguire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koskinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Maguire scores with a leg kick.
Maguire thows a body shot but no joy.
Koskinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maguire connects with a jab.
Koskinen misses with a body shot.
Koskinen throws a hook but Maguire blocks it.
Maguire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cormac Maguire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koskinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Koskinen ducks right into an uppercut from Maguire.
Maguire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koskinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maguire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maguire clinches with his opponent.
Maguire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koskinen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koskinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maguire blocks an uppercut.
Maguire misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Koskinen - that landed with a thud.
Maguire presses Koskinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koskinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maguire.
A body shot lands from Maguire.
Koskinen takes a shot to the head.
Maguire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koskinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Koskinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maguire digs a right hand underneath Koskinen's ribcage. Koskinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koskinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koskinen backwards.
Koskinen misses with the head strike.
A short left from Maguire.
Maguire lands with a short shot to the head.
Maguire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koskinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koskinen misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Maguire.
Maguire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maguire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maguire lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Maguire.
Koskinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Maguire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maguire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maguire scores with a shot to the side of Koskinen's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maguire.
A hook to the body from Maguire.
Maguire lands a body punch.
Maguire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maguire trying to land knees to the body.
Maguire lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Maguire.
Maguire lands a nice shot to the body.
Maguire scores with a hook to the body.
Maguire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koskinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koskinen takes a shot to the head.
Maguire cracks Koskinen with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Maguire - that landed with a thud.
Maguire scores with a hook to the body.
Maguire scores with a hook to the body.
Maguire lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Maguire as the two fighters clinch.
Maguire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maguire is working Koskinen over against the cage.
Maguire lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Maguire.
Good body shot from Maguire.
A right hand to the body from Maguire.
Maguire lands a body shot.
Maguire is leaning against Koskinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Maguire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koskinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maguire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koskinens head.
Maguire pushes Koskinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maguire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maguire scores with a shoulder strike.
Maguire scores with a hook to the body.
Cormac Maguire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koskinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maguire cracks Koskinen with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koskinen is defending well for now.
Maguire pushes Koskinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koskinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maguire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Maguire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maguire presses Koskinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Maguire.
Maguire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Maguire.
Maguire lands a body shot.
Koskinen managing to block the knees to the body from Maguire.
Maguire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koskinen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maguire just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cormac Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olle Koskinen.
Maguire scores with a shoulder strike.
Maguire pushes Koskinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koskinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Maguire controls his hands.
Koskinen is trying to break the clinch but Maguire is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maguire landing knees to the head.
Koskinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Maguire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maguire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Koskinen.
Maguire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick from Maguire lands but Koskinen takes it in his stride.
Jab, jab by Maguire - just one landing.
Koskinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Maguire throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maguire darts in trying to clinch
and Maguire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maguire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koskinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maguire. Maguire obviously looking to wear him down.
Maguire tries to clinch up but Koskinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Maguire misses with a body shot.
Maguire throws a shot from downtown. Koskinen moves away and avoids it.
Maguire moves forwards but Koskinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maguire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maguire lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koskinen.
Maguire lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Maguire as the two fighters clinch.
Maguire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koskinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Maguire.
Maguire blocking some punches.
Koskinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maguire has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maguire.
Maguire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koskinen or not.
Koskinen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Koskinen tries to pull guard but Maguire won't allow it.
Koskinen lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Koskinen.
Koskinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Maguire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koskinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maguire tries to score with a low kick but Koskinen moves his leg out of the way.
Koskinen takes a swing at Maguire's ribcage but misses.
Koskinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maguire.
Koskinen throws a jab when Maguire was well out of range.
Maguire scores with a hook.
Maguire slips under a jab from Koskinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Maguire does it's job there.
Maguire throws a one two combo.
Maguire fails to land with a series of punches.
Maguire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koskinen.
Koskinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koskinen scores with a nice strike.
Maguire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koskinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maguire misses with a straight left.
Koskinen throws a big shot that misses.
Maguire misses with an uppercut.
Koskinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koskinen throws an overhand right that lands on Maguire's shoulder, as Maguire tries to avoid the shot.
Koskinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koskinen dodges the punch combination from Maguire.
Maguire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koskinen can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maguire moves out of range of the strikes.
Maguire cracks the inside of Koskinen's front leg.
Koskinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maguire's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Maguire duly obliges.
Maguire lands with a cross.
Koskinen throws a lazy right hand but Maguire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maguire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koskinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koskinen misses with an uppercut.
Koskinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maguire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Koskinen's knee momentarily.
Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch but Koskinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maguire misses with a double jab.
Maguire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koskinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maguire.
Maguire is looking to clinch but Koskinen is avoiding it.
Maguire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koskinen manages to avoid it.
Maguire misses with a series of wild punches.
Maguire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koskinen missing with a left hand there. Maguire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koskinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koskinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maguire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koskinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maguire throws a leg kick which misses Koskinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Koskinen tries to avoid it.
Maguire scores with a leg kick.
Maguire connects with a nice looking jab.
Koskinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maguire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koskinen moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire had his way with Olle Koskinen in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Koskinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koskinen misses with an uppercut. Maguire saw that one coming.
Maguire misses with the combination.
Koskinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maguire manages to avoid it.
Koskinen lands with a shot to the body.
Maguire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koskinen throws out the jab.
Maguire ducks under a wild hook from Koskinen.
Koskinen lands an overhand right.
Maguire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maguire lands with a shot to the body.
Koskinen lunges at Maguire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maguire's hand.
Maguire has Koskinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Koskinen tries to pull guard but Maguire won't allow it.
Koskinen tries to pull guard but Maguire won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koskinen.
Maguire presses Koskinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen throws a head punch that misses.
Maguire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koskinen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maguire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koskinen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maguire just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cormac Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olle Koskinen.
Maguire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maguire missing with knees to the body.
Koskinen takes a shot to the head.
Koskinen fails to pull guard.
Maguire blocking some punches.
Maguire blocking some punches.
Koskinen throws a head punch that misses.
Koskinen throws a head punch that misses.
Maguire digs a right hand into Koskinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koskinen's gas tank.
Koskinen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Maguire presses Koskinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koskinen misses with some punches.
Maguire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maguire digs a right hand into Koskinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koskinen's gas tank.
Maguire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maguire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koskinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koskinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maguire lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Maguire - that landed with a thud.
Koskinen takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen tries to break free but Maguire pushes him back against the cage.
Maguire blocks a body shot from Koskinen.
A left hand lands to the body for Maguire.
A right handed body shot lands from Maguire.
Koskinen takes a shot to the head.
Maguire lands a body punch.
Maguire cracks Koskinen with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Maguire as the two fighters clinch.
Maguire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maguire lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Maguire.
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!
Maguire scores with a shot to the side of Koskinen's head.
A body shot lands from Maguire.
Maguire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maguire cracks Koskinen with a nice body shot.
Maguire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maguire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maguire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koskinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Maguire.
Maguire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maguire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maguire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maguire digs a right hand into Koskinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koskinen's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire digs a right hand into Koskinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koskinen's gas tank.
Maguire cracks Koskinen with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maguire.
Maguire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maguire lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Maguire.
Koskinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Maguire.
Maguire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maguire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maguire tries to land a knee to the head but Koskinen blocks with his arms.
Koskinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maguire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maguire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koskinen or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maguire.
Maguire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maguire lands with a light punch inside.
Maguire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Maguire.
Maguire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maguire is leaning against Koskinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Maguire.
Maguire pushes Koskinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Maguire.
Maguire cracks Koskinen with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maguire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen misses with the head strike.
Maguire works on Koskinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Maguire pushes Koskinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maguire lands a body punch.
Cormac Maguire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maguire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koskinen trying to control the position but instead, Maguire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koskinen into the cage.
Maguire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Olle Koskinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Maguire.
Maguire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koskinen throws a head punch that misses.
Maguire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maguire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Koskinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maguire is working Koskinen over against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Koskinen.
Koskinen misses with the head strike.
Koskinen tries to circle away but Maguire has him pinned against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Maguire as the two fighters clinch.
Maguire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koskinen backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Maguire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maguire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Maguire!
Cormac Maguire retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tuhkasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuhkasaari has chosen Proteus - Full Metal Jacket as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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142 lbs
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22
143 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tuhkasaari!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuhkasaari tries a low kick but Howlett avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tuhkasaari.
Howlett checks a leg kick.
Tuhkasaari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Howlett takes a swing at Tuhkasaari's ribcage but misses.
Tuhkasaari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
Howlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tuhkasaari tries to land a front kick but Howlett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tuhkasaari misses with a body kick.
Howlett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Howlett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuhkasaari manages to avoid it.
Tuhkasaari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tuhkasaari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tuhkasaari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Howlett's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tuhkasaari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett misses with a wild combination.
Tuhkasaari throws a nice inside leg kick.
James Howlett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuhkasaari slips a straight right by Howlett.
Howlett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tuhkasaari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tuhkasaari tries a head kick but it misses.
Tuhkasaari connects with a solid leg kick.
Tuhkasaari throws a front kick aimed at Howlett's knee but Howlett avoids it well.
Tuhkasaari pivots, looking for a leg kick but Howlett is out of range and Tuhkasaari settles back down.
Howlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tuhkasaari.
Howlett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tuhkasaari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tuhkasaari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tuhkasaari misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett lands a jab to Tuhkasaari's midsection.
Howlett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari thumps Howlett with a low kick.
Tuhkasaari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tuhkasaari misses with a body kick.
Tuhkasaari cracks the inside of Howlett's front leg.
Howlett takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tuhkasaari is looking to land body kicks.
Tuhkasaari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Howlett lands a jab-cross combination.
Howlett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Tuhkasaari finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tuhkasaari. That's going to slow Howlett down.
Teppo Tuhkasaari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuhkasaari lets loose with a powerful body kick. Howlett will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Howlett. That did some damage!
Tuhkasaari slips under a jab from Howlett.
Howlett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Howlett misses with a two punch combination.
Tuhkasaari throws a body kick that misses.
Tuhkasaari motions for Howlett to come forward. Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tuhkasaari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howlett is fending him off so far but Tuhkasaari persists. Nope, Howlett circles away and we're back to standing.
Tuhkasaari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Howlett is looking to wear down Tuhkasaari with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Howlett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Howlett clobbers Tuhkasaari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Howlett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick but Howlett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Howlett checks a low kick from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tuhkasaari.
A jab from Howlett misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Howlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuhkasaari.
Nice cross by Howlett.
Howlett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tuhkasaari.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari feints and then cracks Howlett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Howlett down.
Tuhkasaari lets loose with a powerful body kick. Howlett will feel that in the morning.
Nice takedown defense from Howlett. No joy for Tuhkasaari on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howlett blocks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tuhkasaari. Howlett shrugs it off though.
Howlett throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tuhkasaari dominated that round.
That's time! Howlett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tuhkasaari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howlett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari connects with a high kick.
Tuhkasaari slips a jab from Howlett.
Tuhkasaari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howlett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tuhkasaari somewhat.
Howlett will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tuhkasaari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Howlett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Howlett moves out of range as Tuhkasaari throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuhkasaari is looking to land body kicks.
Tuhkasaari throws a push kick but Howlett slaps the foot to one side.
Howlett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Howlett misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari tried to score with a low kick but Howlett checks it.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howlett lands a jab-cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Howlett there.
Tuhkasaari throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tuhkasaari misses with a leg kick.
Howlett throws a looping overhand right but Tuhkasaari ducks down to avoid it.
Tuhkasaari scores with a nice body kick.
Howlett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Howlett throws a right and a left that Tuhkasaari avoids nicely.
Howlett takes a swing at Tuhkasaari's ribcage but misses.
Howlett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tuhkasaari ducks under a wild hook from Howlett.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari throws a wild body kick that Howlett sees coming a mile off.
Tuhkasaari shoots in and drives through. Howlett sprawls well.
Teppo Tuhkasaari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howlett throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuhkasaari.
Howlett just misses with a punch to the body.
Howlett scores with a nice right hand.
Tuhkasaari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tuhkasaari looks to land a body kick but Howlett moved away.
Tuhkasaari misses with a kick to the body.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick but Howlett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Howlett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Howlett misses with a few strikes there.
Howlett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tuhkasaari throws a lazy body kick
and Howlett counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Howlett.
Howlett thuds a left hand into Tuhkasaari's body.
Howlett moves out of range of the leg kick from Tuhkasaari.
Howlett avoids the head kick by Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tuhkasaari feints and then cracks Howlett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Howlett down.
Tuhkasaari is looking to land body kicks.
Tuhkasaari is looking to chop away at Howlett's legs.
Tuhkasaari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howlett as he jumps to the side.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tuhkasaari.
Howlett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tuhkasaari's hands.
Howlett checks a low kick from Tuhkasaari.
Howlett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by Tuhkasaari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Howlett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tuhkasaari - the referee stops the clock and Howlett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tuhkasaari. Howlett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick but Howlett moved away.
Tuhkasaari misses with a body kick.
Tuhkasaari lets loose with a powerful body kick. Howlett will feel that in the morning.
Howlett lands a body shot.
Tuhkasaari lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Howlett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tuhkasaari scores with a kick to the body.
Howlett lands a jab to Tuhkasaari's midsection.
Howlett scores with a body shot.
Tuhkasaari drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tuhkasaari tries to advance position but instead Howlett slips a leg back in to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tuhkasaari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tuhkasaari. That's going to slow Howlett down.
Tuhkasaari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Howlett misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tuhkasaari.
Howlett moves out of range as Tuhkasaari throws a body kick.
Tuhkasaari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Howlett.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari feints and then cracks Howlett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Howlett down.
Tuhkasaari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tuhkasaari misses with a body kick.
Howlett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tuhkasaari on the side of the head.
Tuhkasaari throws a push kick but Howlett slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett moves out of range as Tuhkasaari throws a body kick.
A left and a right from Howlett both land. Nice combination.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick but Howlett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Howlett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Howlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tuhkasaari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Howlett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuhkasaari circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tuhkasaari throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tuhkasaari throws a chopping leg kick but Howlett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Howlett fails to land with a series of punches.
Howlett moves out of range as Tuhkasaari throws a body kick.
Howlett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Howlett.
Howlett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howlett lands a jab.
Howlett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tuhkasaari scores with a spinning back kick!
Tuhkasaari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tuhkasaari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howlett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari wants to slow Howlett down by chopping away at his legs.
Howlett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuhkasaari thuds his shin into the meat of Howlett's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Howlett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howlett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Howlett throws a shot from downtown. Tuhkasaari moves away and avoids it.
Tuhkasaari lands a head kick. Howlett smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tuhkasaari misses with a kick to the body.
Tuhkasaari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Howlett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tuhkasaari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tuhkasaari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tuhkasaari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howlett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tuhkasaari.
Nice body kick there by Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tuhkasaari.
Howlett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tuhkasaari on the side of the head.
Howlett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Howlett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tuhkasaari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Howlett finds it's way round the side to connect with Tuhkasaari's head.
Tuhkasaari fakes the leg kick and cracks Howlett in the body.
Howlett avoids a kick to the body.
Tuhkasaari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tuhkasaari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tuhkasaari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Howlett is trying to defend but Tuhkasaari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tuhkasaari wants to control but Howlett is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tuhkasaari really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tuhkasaari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howlett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tuhkasaari somewhat.
Tuhkasaari will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick that misses.
Tuhkasaari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Howlett.
Howlett just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuhkasaari walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Howlett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tuhkasaari. Tuhkasaari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuhkasaari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Howlett misses with a two punch combination.
Howlett misses with a wild combination.
Tuhkasaari tried to score with a low kick but Howlett checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari scores with a leg kick.
Tuhkasaari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuhkasaari moves away.
Tuhkasaari looks for the body kick but Howlett saw that one coming.
Howlett blocks the body kick.
Tuhkasaari slips a jab from Howlett.
Tuhkasaari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuhkasaari throws a body kick that misses.
No joy there for Howlett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good work by Howlett as he checks the leg kick.
Tuhkasaari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tuhkasaari.
Howlett throws a shot from downtown. Tuhkasaari moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tuhkasaari has his takedown stuffed
and Howlett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick which misses Howlett's front leg but catches the back leg as Howlett tries to avoid it.
Tuhkasaari misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Howlett.
Tuhkasaari tries a low kick but Howlett avoids it.
Tuhkasaari is looking to chop away at Howlett's legs.
Tuhkasaari misses with a takedown attempt - Howlett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Howlett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick but Howlett checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tuhkasaari.
No joy there for Howlett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howlett checks a leg kick.
Tuhkasaari throws a body kick that misses.
Howlett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tuhkasaari blocks a jab.
Tuhkasaari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Howlett misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Tuhkasaari misses.
Howlett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tuhkasaari's head.
Howlett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Howlett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tuhkasaari tries to score with a low kick but Howlett moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tuhkasaari throws and low kick but Howlett moves out of range easily.
Tuhkasaari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Howlett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Howlett moves out of range as Tuhkasaari throws a body kick.
Howlett avoids a kick to the body.
Howlett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tuhkasaari can pounce on him.
Howlett lands a body shot.
Tuhkasaari is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Howlett.
Howlett's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Howlett duly obliges.
Tuhkasaari throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tuhkasaari scores with a spinning back kick!
Good work by Howlett as he checks the leg kick.
Tuhkasaari throws a head kick but Howlett moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that James Howlett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tuhkasaari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Howlett avoids a kick to the body.
Tuhkasaari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tuhkasaari throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tuhkasaari throws a low kick, looking for Howlett's leg but Howlett calmly moves out of range.
Tuhkasaari fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Howlett is out of range.
Crunch! Tuhkasaari slams his shin into Howlett's torso.
Howlett checks a leg kick.
Donk. Howlett catches Tuhkasaari right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuhkasaari slips under a jab from Howlett.
Howlett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tuhkasaari moves out of range as Howlett strikes.
Howlett just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuhkasaari moves away.
Howlett misses with a hook. Tuhkasaari ducked under it nicely.
Tuhkasaari looks for the body kick but Howlett saw that one coming.
Tuhkasaari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Howlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuhkasaari.
Howlett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tuhkasaari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tuhkasaari fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Howlett is out of range.
Howlett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tuhkasaari gets a takedown into half guard.
Tuhkasaari is just content to waste time from the top position. Howlett takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Teppo Tuhkasaari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari wants to pass the guard but Howlett is keeping the position.
Tuhkasaari trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Howlett manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuhkasaari trying to control the position.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Howlett has passed into side control.
Tuhkasaari manages to work his way to half guard, despite Howlett's best efforts.
Tuhkasaari has a hand on Howlett's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Howlett takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Howlett controlling from mount.
Howlett's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuhkasaari is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Tuhkasaari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tuhkasaari has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Tuhkasaari!
Teppo Tuhkasaari is the new bantamweight champion!
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