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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Vihervuori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Victorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victorio has chosen Nightingale - The Glory Days as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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204 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Vihervuori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Victorio!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihervuori has closed the distance and engaged Victorio in a clinch.
Vihervuori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vihervuori struggles to land a body shot inside as Victorio controls his hands.
Victorio has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vihervuori clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Victorio not allowing Vihervuori to control his hands.
Victorio tries to keep control of the position but Vihervuori is staying busy.
Vihervuori is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Victorio is trying to stick to Vihervuori's back but Vihervuori is turning into Victorio. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Victorio's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vihervuori.
Vihervuori's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihervuori postures up in Victorio's guard and throws a big left but Victorio blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vihervuori throwing strikes but missing.
Victorio pulls Vihervuori in close to prevent any damage.
Vihervuori stopping the sweep attempt from Victorio.
Victorio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vihervuori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Victorio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vihervuori's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Victorio wants to sweep here but Vihervuori controlling him for the moment.
That's two 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.
Victorio has his foot on Vihervuori's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vihervuori works his way back into a safe position though.
Vihervuori postures up.
Vihervuori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Victorio is keeping the position for now.
Victorio keeping moving, preventing Vihervuori from controlling successfully.
Vihervuori preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vihervuori tries to clinch up but Victorio circles away and keeps his distance.
Vihervuori checks a leg kick.
We've been told by Vihervuori's head coaches at MMA Sanok Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Victorio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vihervuori back to the cage. Victorio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vihervuori instigates a clinch.
A short left from Vihervuori.
Vihervuori misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Victorio.
Vihervuori tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victorio is looking to take a break and control but Vihervuori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Victorio decides to stand back up. Victorio steps back and let's Vihervuori get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori misses the shot to the body.
Juhani Vihervuori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Victorio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vihervuori tries to avoid it but Victorio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vihervuori to the ground. Vihervuori escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vihervuori prevents a takedown attempt there.
Victorio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vihervuori just stands there and leans against the cage.
Juhani Vihervuori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Victorio.
Vihervuori has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Victorio after a bit of a struggle.
Vihervuori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Victorio drags the fight down to the ground.
Victorio controls Vihervuori momentarily but Vihervuori frees himself.
Vihervuori wants to control from the top but Victorio keeps moving.
Vihervuori might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Victorio trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Victorio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vihervuori takes a swing at Victorio's ribcage but misses.
Victorio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Victorio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Victorio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tommy Victorio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vihervuori throws a predictable looking body shot
and Victorio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vihervuori tries to clinch there but Victorio circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Victorio.
Victorio shoots in for a takedown but Vihervuori shows good takedown defense.
Vihervuori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Victorio shoots in and bounces Vihervuori off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Victorio postures up.
Victorio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vihervuori is proving hard to escape from.
Vihervuori trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihervuori is really struggling to control Victorio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Victorio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Victorio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vihervuori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vihervuori trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Victorio preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vihervuori misses with a low kick.
Vihervuori does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vihervuori thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick by Victorio misses
and Vihervuori counters with a left and a right that stings Victorio.
Vihervuori attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Juhani Vihervuori is winning the standup battle so far.
Vihervuori looks to score with a jab to the body but Victorio is just out of range.
Vihervuori sets himself, and Victorio steps forward looking for the clinch! Vihervuori avoids it this time.
Victorio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Victorio walks into a left hand.
Vihervuori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Victorio fails with the takedown
and Vihervuori counters with a nice uppercut.
Juhani Vihervuori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Victorio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Victorio.
Vihervuori throws the left hand but Victorio avoids the punch easily.
Victorio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vihervuori as he avoids it easily.
Victorio shoots in looking for a takedown. Vihervuori tries to sprawl out of it but Victorio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vihervuori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Juhani Vihervuori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vihervuori misses with a wild body shot.
Vihervuori darts in and clinches Victorio up against the cage.
Vihervuori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vihervuori can't find room to land a body shot as Victorio controls the action.
Vihervuori cracks Victorio with a nice body shot.
Vihervuori'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.
Victorio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vihervuori to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorio tries to score a body lock takedown but Vihervuori shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vihervuori misses with the head strike.
Vihervuori can't find room to land a body shot as Victorio controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vihervuori takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Victorio works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Vihervuori controls Victorio momentarily but Victorio frees himself.
Victorio works over Vihervuori with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vihervuori is trying to hold Victorio in close to prevent damage but Victorio has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Victorio seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Juhani Vihervuori will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Victorio shoots in for a double leg but Vihervuori sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Victorio shoots in looking for a takedown but Vihervuori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Victorio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Victorio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vihervuori tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Victorio is in Vihervuori's guard.
Victorio tries to free his leg and advance position but Vihervuori is retaining full guard.
Vihervuori has his foot on Victorio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Victorio works his way back into a safe position though.
Vihervuori working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Victorio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Victorio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vihervuori is pulling down on Victorio's head. It's preventing any offense from Victorio, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victorio wants to pass the guard but Vihervuori is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorio wants to control from the top but Vihervuori keeps moving.
Victorio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vihervuori is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vihervuori is thwarting Victorio's attempts to control the position.
Vihervuori tries to pass the half guard into mount. Victorio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tommy Victorio has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vihervuori 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.
Victorio trying to control from the bottom.
Vihervuori passes to side control.
Vihervuori scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vihervuori tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vihervuori has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vihervuori wants to lay and pray for a moment but Victorio keeps working.
Vihervuori in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Victorio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vihervuori working the body and head with strikes.
Victorio misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Victorio is not content to let Vihervuori control the position.
Vihervuori tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Victorio wants to control but Vihervuori postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Victorio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Victorio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vihervuori trying to pass the guard but Victorio defending well.
Victorio is staying active underneath Vihervuori, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Victorio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juhani Vihervuori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Victorio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Victorio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vihervuori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Victorio fails with the takedown
enabling Vihervuori to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juhani Vihervuori showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vihervuori has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juhani Vihervuori!
A victorious Juhani Vihervuori thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Hauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Reigns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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284 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Hauser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns rushes Hauser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hauser tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reigns fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hauser has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Reigns goes down! Hauser pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
It looks like Roman Reigns has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hauser looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Reigns is avoiding damage well.
Reigns is not content to let Hauser control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee asks Hauser politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hauser prefers to stall for the moment though.
Reigns is pushing Hauser's head away, looking to escape. Hauser manages to hold on to the position though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hauser sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reigns is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hauser in side control, throwing shots but Reigns defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauser sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reigns is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reigns parries the strikes from Hauser easily there. Hauser is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Reigns to escape.
Hauser throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hauser in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hauser throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Reigns is letting Hauser control him for a moment.
An elbow from Hauser crashes against the mat.
Hauser looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Reigns is avoiding damage well.
Hauser in side control, throwing shots but Reigns defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hauser taking a break here but Reigns is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hauser thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hauser missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hauser tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reigns knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hauser works his way into side control.
Hauser taking a breather here.
Hauser has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reigns prevents Hauser from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauser throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hauser wants to control but Reigns is keeping him busy.
Reigns prevents Hauser from moving into mount.
Hauser is looking to take a break and control but Reigns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Reigns's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hauser in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hauser sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reigns is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reigns is not content to let Hauser control the position.
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.
An elbow from Hauser crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Hauser seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hauser trying to control the action but Reigns is working from the bottom.
Hauser controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hauser working away.
Hauser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reigns keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reigns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hauser sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reigns somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Hauser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Reigns's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reigns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reigns tries to clinch but Hauser is having none of it.
A jab from Hauser misses.
Hauser throws a hook but Reigns avoids it easily.
Hauser turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reigns throws a head kick that misses.
Reigns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hauser is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hauser gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hauser throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hauser prevents it.
Hauser looking to throw knees to the head but Reigns is blocking nicely.
Hauser lands a knee to the head.
Hauser connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reigns's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauser scores a nice knee to the body.
Reigns is breathing heavily.
Hauser lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hauser obliges.
Hauser lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reigns takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hauser with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reigns has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hauser seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reigns can turn it around.
Hauser with a knee to the head.
Hauser lands a big knee! That's hurt Reigns! Oh, he's all over the place! Hauser lands another knee that sends Reigns to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Hauser!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pop You In Da Eye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Tweedie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tweedie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Snow Patrol - Chocolate kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tweedie has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Callum Tweedie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pop You In Da Eye's chin.
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275 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
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258 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pop You In Da Eye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Callum Tweedie!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
In Da Eye misses with a hook to the body
and Tweedie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tweedie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
In Da Eye swings widly with a right hand
and Tweedie counters with a left to the body.
Tweedie blocks a jab.
In Da Eye misses with an uppercut. Tweedie saw that one coming.
Tweedie blocks a jab.
Tweedie fakes the leg kick and cracks In Da Eye in the body.
Tweedie misses with a low kick.
In Da Eye throws out a loose jab but Tweedie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tweedie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from In Da Eye.
In Da Eye throws a right hand that misses
and Tweedie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
In Da Eye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tweedie avoids the body shot from In Da Eye.
As In Da Eye backs off Tweedie throws a huge counter combo but In Da Eye manages to avoid it all.
In Da Eye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tweedie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from In Da Eye.
In Da Eye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tweedie manages to avoid it.
In Da Eye closes the distance but Tweedie moves to the side
and Tweedie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
In Da Eye misses with a jab to the body
and Tweedie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tweedie.
In Da Eye throws an elbow but it misses.
In Da Eye struggles to land a body shot inside as Tweedie controls his hands.
Tweedie dodges an elbow strike from In Da Eye.
In Da Eye pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tweedie connects with a knee to the head.
In Da Eye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tweedie dodges an elbow strike from In Da Eye.
Tweedie leaning his opponent against the cage.
In Da Eye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
In Da Eye looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tweedie blocks an elbow strike from In Da Eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
In Da Eye takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Pop You In Da Eye has been cut.
In Da Eye throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tweedies head.
In Da Eye throws an elbow that misses.
Tweedie avoids the elbow strike from In Da Eye, against the cage.
Tweedie blocks an elbow strike.
In Da Eye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tweedie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of In Da Eye backwards.
In Da Eye lands an elbow that stopped Tweedie in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
In Da Eye misses with an elbow strike.
In Da Eye throws an elbow but it misses.
Tweedie avoids a wild elbow strike from In Da Eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, In Da Eye just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tweedie's brow.
In Da Eye pushes off an throws an elbow but Tweedie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tweedie missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
In Da Eye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, In Da Eye throws an elbow but misses.
In Da Eye pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
In Da Eye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
In Da Eye misses with an elbow over the top.
In Da Eye pushes off an throws an elbow but Tweedie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
In Da Eye misses with an elbow strike.
Tweedie avoids a wild elbow strike from In Da Eye.
In Da Eye misses with an elbow strike.
Tweedie blocks an elbow strike.
In Da Eye throws an elbow that misses.
In Da Eye tries to throw a body punch but Tweedie avoids it by throwing In Da Eye back against the cage.
In Da Eye lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tweedie avoids a wild elbow strike from In Da Eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
In Da Eye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
In Da Eye pushes off an throws an elbow but Tweedie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tweedie avoids the elbow strike from In Da Eye, against the cage.
Tweedie blocks an elbow strike from In Da Eye.
In Da Eye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
In Da Eye pushes off an throws an elbow but Tweedie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tweedie avoids the elbow strike from In Da Eye, against the cage.
In Da Eye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
In Da Eye throws an elbow but it misses.
Tweedie is working In Da Eye over against the cage.
In Da Eye looks to throw an elbow but misses.
In Da Eye misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, In Da Eye throws an elbow but misses.
Tweedie dodges an elbow strike from In Da Eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pop You In Da Eye dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pop You In Da Eye's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
In Da Eye throws a poor cross that misses
and Tweedie counters by moving into the clinch.
In Da Eye throws an elbow but it misses.
In Da Eye lands an elbow inside that Tweedie shrugs off.
In Da Eye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tweedie blocks the elbow strike.
In Da Eye throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for In Da Eye.
In Da Eye misses with an elbow strike.
In Da Eye can't find room to land a body shot as Tweedie controls the action.
Tweedie avoids the elbow strike from In Da Eye, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tweedie dodges an elbow strike from In Da Eye.
Pop You In Da Eye has scored more points in the clinch so far.
In Da Eye looks to throw an elbow but misses.
In Da Eye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tweedie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from In Da Eye fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Tweedie.
Tweedie blocks an elbow strike.
Tweedie blocks the elbow strike.
In Da Eye has a couple of punches blocked by Tweedie.
In Da Eye pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
In Da Eye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tweedie's elbow.
In Da Eye throws an elbow but it's blocked.
In Da Eye misses with the head strike.
In Da Eye misses with a punch to the body.
Tweedie prevents a body shot from In Da Eye.
In Da Eye tries to work over Tweedie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tweedie.
In Da Eye misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
In Da Eye pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tweedie avoids the elbow strike from In Da Eye, against the cage.
In Da Eye pushes off an throws an elbow but Tweedie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
In Da Eye pushes off an throws an elbow but Tweedie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
In Da Eye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tweedie blocks the elbow strike.
In Da Eye tries a body shot but Tweedie blocks it.
In Da Eye throws an elbow but it misses.
Tweedie dodges an elbow strike from In Da Eye.
In Da Eye pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tweedie works on In Da Eye's body with a couple of short punches.
Tweedie gets through In Da Eye's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
In Da Eye on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
In Da Eye misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, In Da Eye just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tweedie's brow.
In Da Eye can't find room to land a body shot as Tweedie controls the action.
Tweedie blocks an uppercut.
Tweedie unloads a knee to the mid-section. In Da Eye lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
In Da Eye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tweedie dodges an elbow strike from In Da Eye.
In Da Eye throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from In Da Eye.
Tweedie blocks an elbow strike.
In Da Eye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
In Da Eye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tweedie can do to turn this around?
In Da Eye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
In Da Eye misses with a short punch on the inside.
In Da Eye is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tweedie's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
In Da Eye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tweedie lands a hook that snaps the head of In Da Eye backwards.
Tweedie blocks the elbow strike.
Tweedie dodges an elbow strike from In Da Eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, In Da Eye just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tweedie's brow.
In Da Eye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tweedie avoids the elbow strike from In Da Eye, against the cage.
In Da Eye is working Tweedie over against the cage.
Tweedie is breathing heavily.
Tweedie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has In Da Eye in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tweedie.
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!
Tweedie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
In Da Eye gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
In Da Eye pushes off an throws an elbow but Tweedie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tweedie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pop You In Da Eye dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pop You In Da Eye's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tweedie throws a nice looking combination but In Da Eye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - In Da Eye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
In Da Eye sets himself, and Tweedie steps forward looking for the clinch! In Da Eye avoids it this time.
In Da Eye throws an off balance right hand
and Tweedie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
In Da Eye misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tweedie counters with a three punch combo that has In Da Eye backing up. In Da Eye nods at Tweedie to acknowledge the strikes.
In Da Eye misses with an uppercut.
Callum Tweedie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
In Da Eye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
In Da Eye checks the leg kick nicely there.
In Da Eye misses with a body shot.
In Da Eye takes a swing at Tweedie's ribcage but misses.
In Da Eye throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tweedie counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
In Da Eye throws a body shot but no joy.
Tweedie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
In Da Eye throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tweedie was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
In Da Eye swings for the body but Tweedie moves out of range.
The fighters circling - In Da Eye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
In Da Eye looks to land a left hand but Tweedie moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
In Da Eye throws a poor cross that misses
and Tweedie counters with a nice uppercut.
In Da Eye fails with an attempt to clinch.
In Da Eye throws a hook but Tweedie blocks it.
Tweedie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from In Da Eye.
In Da Eye misses with a hook to the body
and Tweedie counters with an outside leg kick.
Pop You In Da Eye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
In Da Eye misses with a looping left.
A right-left combo lands from Tweedie.
In Da Eye misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - In Da Eye looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
In Da Eye misses with a left hand
and Tweedie counters with a series of strikes. In Da Eye will be more careful next time no doubt.
In Da Eye throws a lazy uppercut
and Tweedie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tweedie slips a jab from In Da Eye.
Callum Tweedie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Tweedie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
In Da Eye tries to clinch there but Tweedie circles away.
Pop You In Da Eye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
In Da Eye misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tweedie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
In Da Eye looks to land a left hand but Tweedie moved out of range nicely.
In Da Eye misses with a straight left.
Tweedie unleashes a big counter combination but In Da Eye bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
In Da Eye tries to clinch but Tweedie is having none of it.
Tweedie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Tweedie.
In Da Eye misses with a straight left.
Tweedie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
In Da Eye thows a left - swing and a miss!
In Da Eye misses with an uppercut. Tweedie saw that one coming.
In Da Eye tries to clinch up.
Tweedie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from In Da Eye with a body shot.
In Da Eye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tweedie.
In Da Eye takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
In Da Eye misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
In Da Eye throws a poor cross that misses
and Tweedie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
In Da Eye misses with a wild body shot.
Tweedie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
In Da Eye misses the jab.
In Da Eye moves away from the strike by Tweedie.
In Da Eye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tweedie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
In Da Eye throws a jab but it's blocked by Tweedie.
In Da Eye has Tweedie up against the cage in a clinch.
Tweedie trying to land knees to the body.
Tweedie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, In Da Eye just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tweedie's brow.
Tweedie missing with knees to the body.
In Da Eye throws an elbow that misses.
Callum Tweedie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tweedie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tweedie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tweedie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but In Da Eye has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Callum Tweedie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think In Da Eye has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pop You In Da Eye!
A less than humble Pop You In Da Eye misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Callum Tweedie was interviewed post fight and said 'Eh..... Ok.....'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Chrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thioon Phitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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30
163 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Chrome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thioon Phitch!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phitch is looking to clinch but Chrome is avoiding it.
Phitch misses with a looping left.
Chrome connects with a leg kick. Phitch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chrome throws the left hand but Phitch avoids the punch easily.
Phitch throws a shot from downtown. Chrome moves away and avoids it.
Chrome shoots in but no luck this time.
Phitch moves in looking to clinch but Chrome pushes him off.
Chrome drops down looking for a counter takedown but Phitch sprawls and moves away.
Phitch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Phitch misses its intended target.
Chrome circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Phitch misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phitch scores with a shot to the body.
Thioon Phitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Phitch misses.
Chrome changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chrome takes a swing at Phitch's ribcage but misses.
Phitch takes the fight into the clinch.
Phitch trying to control the position but instead, Chrome has worked for underhooks and has pushed Phitch into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chrome lands with a short shot to the head.
Phitch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chrome backwards.
Phitch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chrome lands a takedown into guard.
Chrome trying to control the position from guard on top but Phitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chrome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phitch looking to control.
Chrome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phitch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chrome trying to control but Phitch is working from the bottom.
Chrome drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chrome jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phitch has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chrome off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chrome takes a swing at Phitch's ribcage but misses.
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!
Phitch throws a looping overhand right but Chrome ducks down to avoid it.
Phitch throws a lazy right hand but Chrome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Chrome.
Phitch tries to clinch up.
Chrome drops down looking for a counter takedown but Phitch sprawls and moves away.
Phitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phitch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Phitch misses.
Phitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chrome.
Chrome feinted with a counter takedown.
Phitch looks to throw the jab but Chrome is out of range.
Phitch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chrome was well out of range. Poor timing from Phitch.
Chrome loads up on a big right hand but Phitch slips the punch.
Chrome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phitch throws a hook but Chrome blocks it.
Chrome fires out a quick counter leg kick but Phitch just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Chrome.
Phitch lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Mr Chrome has been cut.
Phitch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice straight punches there by Chrome. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chrome.
Phitch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chrome uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phitch.
Phitch misses with a lunging right hand
and Chrome counters with a shoot takedown. Phitch fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phitch keeping moving, preventing Chrome from controlling successfully.
Chrome is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Phitch has Chrome pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chrome postures up.
Chrome trying to control the position from guard on top but Phitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chrome won't allow Phitch to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Phitch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chrome looking for a sweep. Not yet Chrome, not yet.
Phitch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thioon Phitch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Chrome's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Phitch throws out a powerful jab.
Chrome throws a lazy right hand but Phitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phitch! But no joy.
Phitch lands a right hook to the body.
Phitch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chrome on the side of the head.
Phitch lands a glancing blow to the side of Chrome's head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Phitch. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Phitch connects with a jab.
Chrome takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chrome throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Phitch.
Chrome lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phitch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chrome looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phitch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chrome.
Chrome scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phitch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chrome.
Phitch lands a jab to the head.
Phitch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chrome circles away quickly and effectively.
Chrome changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Phitch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Phitch. Beautiful body shot.
Chrome swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thioon Phitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phitch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phitch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chrome tries to counter with a takedown but Phitch is quick to defend against it.
Phitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phitch throws the left hand but Chrome avoids the punch easily.
Chrome on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chrome dodges the punch combination from Phitch.
Chrome throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phitch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chrome lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phitch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chrome counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chrome working the ground and pound.
Mr Chrome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chrome controlling from side mount.
Phitch is looking to reverse the position.
Phitch keeps trying to improve his position.
Chrome throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chrome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phitch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The strikes coming from Chrome are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrome is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phitch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chrome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phitch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Phitch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chrome's best efforts.
Chrome is looking to advance position but Phitch won't allow it.
Phitch wants to control but Chrome is keeping busy.
Phitch tries to kick Chrome off but Chrome keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Phitch trying to control but Chrome postures up.
Chrome tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phitch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chrome is trying to work for a kimura but Phitch is defending well.
Chrome wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phitch keeps working.
Chrome winds up and cracks Phitch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chrome passes to full mount!
Chrome wants to take his opponent's back but Phitch doesn't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thioon Phitch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mr Chrome's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Phitch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phitch throws a shot from downtown. Chrome moves away and avoids it.
Chrome rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phitch counters with a nice body shot.
Phitch misses with a wild body shot.
Phitch misses with a looping right.
Chrome moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chrome drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chrome sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Phitch's guard.
Phitch tries to get to full guard but Chrome has control of the leg.
Chrome with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Phitch wants to control but Chrome is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chrome is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Phitch!
Chrome trying to control but Phitch is having none of it.
Chrome controlling the pace for now.
Chrome wants to take Phitch's back but he can't do it this time.
Phitch can't escape the position.
Chrome misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Chrome trying to control but Phitch is having none of it.
Chrome goes for an armbar but Phitch turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Phitch.
Mr Chrome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thioon Phitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chrome looking to control.
Chrome throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Chrome looking for a sweep. Not yet Chrome, not yet.
Phitch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Phitch looking to pass the guard.
Chrome controls Phitch momentarily but Phitch frees himself.
Phitch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chrome trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chrome is keeping the position for now.
Chrome pushes a forearm under Phitch's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Phitch is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Chrome!
Mr Chrome really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nerve Agent Vx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gold Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nerve Agent Vx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gold Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolf throws a leg kick but Agent Vx sees it coming and moves out of range.
Agent Vx swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Agent Vx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf.
Gold Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf scores with a nice strike.
Wolf throws a poor cross that misses
and Agent Vx connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Agent Vx tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Agent Vx somewhat.
Wolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Agent Vx.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agent Vx.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agent Vx. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Agent Vx sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Agent Vx connects with a looping right hand.
Agent Vx throws a series of punches but Wolf avoids them all with ease.
Wolf misses with a hook.
Agent Vx slips under a jab from Wolf.
Wolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agent Vx throws out the jab.
Agent Vx keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agent Vx takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick lands from Wolf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wolf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Agent Vx gets in close and tags Wolf with a short punch that almost sends Wolf to the mat! Oh Wolf is in big trouble! He turns his back on Agent Vx, trying to create some distance but Agent Vx rushes him, striking wildly and Wolf goes down! The referee tackles Agent Vx into the cage to end the fight! Agent Vx is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nerve Agent Vx!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robin Kluivert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Las Mambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Kluivert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Las Mambo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluivert shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kluivert tries a low kick but Mambo avoids it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mambo enables Kluivert to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mambo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kluivert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mambo is keeping the position for now.
Kluivert is looking to work some ground and pound but Mambo has wrist control.
Kluivert is pushing down on Mambo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mambo is fighting to maintain full guard but Kluivert has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mambo is not content to let Kluivert control the position.
Kluivert is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mambo defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluivert trying to control the action but Mambo is working from the bottom.
Mambo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kluivert perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert prevents Mambo from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kluivert seems to be working for a kimura but Mambo defends the submission attempt.
Kluivert is thwarting Mambo's attempts to control the position.
Kluivert is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mambo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mambo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kluivert wants to free his trapped foot but Mambo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kluivert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mambo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kluivert is working away from the top position though.
Kluivert is pressing down on Mambo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mambo is holding on for now.
Kluivert is thwarting Mambo's attempts to control the position.
Kluivert trying to control the pace.
Kluivert seems to be working for a kimura but Mambo defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert is pressing down on Mambo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mambo is holding on for now.
Kluivert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mambo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kluivert is trying to work for a kimura but Mambo is defending well.
Kluivert stalling.
Kluivert tries to pass to full mount but Mambo defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mambo tries to kick Kluivert off but Kluivert keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A solid body kick from Kluivert.
Mambo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluivert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kluivert throws a sloppy head kick and Mambo moves out of range easily.
Kluivert dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mambo. That did some damage!
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kluivert is looking to stall here but Mambo recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kluivert wants to control from the top but Mambo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Kluivert dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kluivert 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.
Kluivert slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kluivert wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mambo, who protects the arm well.
Kluivert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mambo can do to turn this around?
Mambo dodges the ground and pound from Kluivert.
Mambo is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluivert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mambo keeps working.
Robin Kluivert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert taking a breather here.
Kluivert is looking to take a break and control but Mambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kluivert is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mambo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kluivert controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mambo struggling a bit here.
Kluivert is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mambo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kluivert gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mambo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kluivert lets go of the hold and Mambo can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robin Kluivert!
A relieved looking Robin Kluivert thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armen Aharonian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aharonian comes to the cage accompanied by Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh. Gabriel Rua is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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196 lbs
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168 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Armen Aharonian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Rua!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aharonian lands an overhand right.
Aharonian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aharonian. That did some damage!
Rua throws a leg kick that misses.
Aharonian lands a head shot.
Rua moves away from the strike by Aharonian.
Rua throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've been told by Aharonian's head coaches at Gym Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rua misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Aharonian misses the target.
Rua misses with a body kick.
Rua tries to score with a low kick but Aharonian moves his leg out of the way.
Rua misses with a leg kick
and Aharonian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gabriel Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rua.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aharonian connects with a single shot there.
Rua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aharonian checks it well.
Rua throws a jab but it's blocked by Aharonian.
Aharonian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aharonian takes a swing at Rua's ribcage but misses.
Aharonian misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Aharonian.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rua.
Rua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aharonian, pushing him back against the cage.
Rua taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Aharonian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rua taking a breather.
Aharonian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rua.
Nice cross by Aharonian.
Rua throws a series of punches but Aharonian avoids them all with ease.
Aharonian is looking to counter the offense by Rua and move into the clinch.
Aharonian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aharonian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rua.
Aharonian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aharonian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aharonian.
Rua misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a leg kick that misses.
Aharonian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aharonian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rua is rocked!
Aharonian misses with a series of wild punches.
Rua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Aharonian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rua throws a leg kick but Aharonian moved away.
Rua misses with the body kick
and Aharonian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua tries to clinch up but Aharonian circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Aharonian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aharonian misses with a wild combination.
Aharonian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aharonian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rua just manages to avoid it.
Rua tries to clinch up but Aharonian circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua wants to land a leg kick but Aharonian is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aharonian checks a leg kick.
Aharonian cracks Rua with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aharonian, right into the meat.
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aharonian drops Rua with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rua looks back up at him and smiles so Aharonian waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rua is still on wobbly legs! Can Aharonian finish him?
Aharonian darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rua's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Aharonian before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Armen Aharonian!
Our winner, Armen Aharonian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Gabriel Rua stepped up to the mic, saying 'For Fucks sake.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Hackenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evil Muno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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29
224 lbs
15 - 5 - 2 |
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Christian Hackenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evil Muno!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackenburg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muno tries to avoid it but Hackenburg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muno to the ground. Muno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Hackenburg.
Hackenburg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Muno to the mat! Muno manages to get full guard.
Hackenburg landing with the ground and pound.
Hackenburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muno trying to keep a closed guard but Hackenburg is proving a slippery customer.
Hackenburg throwing strikes from guard but Muno blocks nicely.
Hackenburg looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muno keeping moving, preventing Hackenburg from controlling successfully.
Muno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hackenburg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Muno wants to sweep here but Hackenburg controlling him for the moment.
Hackenburg working some strikes from top position.
Hackenburg preventing the sweep.
Muno is pulling down on Hackenburg's head. It's preventing any offense from Hackenburg, at least for the moment.
Hackenburg postures up in Muno's guard and throws a big left but Muno blocks it.
Muno working a defensive guard here.
Hackenburg wants to pass the guard but Muno 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.
Hackenburg wants to control from the top but Muno keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Muno swats away the attempt to clinch by Hackenburg.
Muno thows a body kick. Hackenburg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Muno throws a hook to the side of Hackenburg's head but Hackenburg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid body kick from Muno.
Hackenburg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muno is trying to defend but Hackenburg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muno trying to control but Hackenburg postures up.
Muno is refusing to be controlled, as Hackenburg sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg wants to pass the guard but Muno is defending well.
Hackenburg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Muno is desperately trying to improve his position but Hackenburg has a good base and remains in mount.
Hackenburg is trying to control here but Muno has managed to regain half guard.
Muno wants to get back to full guard.
Muno wants to control but Hackenburg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hackenburg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Muno is desperately trying to improve his position but Hackenburg has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg breaks from Muno's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Muno is working to get back to half guard.
Hackenburg lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Hackenburg.
Muno slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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!
Muno wants to control but Hackenburg is keeping busy.
Hackenburg wants to control but Muno is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hackenburg lands a nice short elbow.
Hackenburg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hackenburg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Hackenburg dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hackenburg gets tackled into the cage by Muno. Muno maintains the clinch.
Muno stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muno.
It looks like Christian Hackenburg has been cut.
Hackenburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hackenburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muno avoids the elbow strike from Hackenburg, against the cage.
Muno scores with a shot to the side of Hackenburg's head.
Muno blocks the elbow strike.
Hackenburg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Muno misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muno.
Hackenburg tries to throw a body punch but Muno avoids it by throwing Hackenburg back against the cage.
Hackenburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Muno controls his hands.
Muno working aggressively here.
Hackenburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackenburg can't find room to land a body shot as Muno controls the action.
Come on Muno - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Hackenburg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muno blocking some punches.
Hackenburg tries a body shot but Muno blocks it.
Hackenburg has Muno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Muno lands a left hand.
Muno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muno blocks the elbow strike.
Hackenburg throws an elbow but it misses.
Muno working aggressively here.
Hackenburg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muno lands a hook that snaps the head of Hackenburg backwards.
Muno throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackenburg.
A hook to the body from Hackenburg.
Muno blocks an elbow strike from Hackenburg.
Muno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackenburg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackenburg's elbow.
Hackenburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muno can do to turn this around?
Muno trying to stall but Hackenburg improves his position.
Hackenburg lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Evil Muno has been cut.
Hackenburg misses with an elbow over the top.
Muno prevents the takedown attempt.
Hackenburg throws an elbow that misses.
Muno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hackenburg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Muno's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muno.
Muno scores with a hook to the body.
Hackenburg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Muno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Hackenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hackenburg lands an elbow inside.
Hackenburg lands an elbow that stopped Muno in his tracks for a moment.
Muno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hackenburg throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg prevents a body shot from Muno.
Muno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hackenburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muno misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hackenburg.
Muno trying to control the position but instead, Hackenburg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muno into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hackenburg as Muno tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muno.
Hackenburg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Muno's defenses.
Muno blocks an elbow strike.
Muno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hackenburg is keeping busy.
Hackenburg pushes off an throws an elbow but Muno leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hackenburg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Muno misses with a body punch.
Muno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Muno is looking to control Hackenburg's arms but Hackenburg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Muno has his back to the cage.
Muno looking to stall.
Muno is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Hackenburg has denied him.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Evil Muno.
Muno tries to land a front kick but Hackenburg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hackenburg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Muno manages to circle out of the way.
Muno misses with a low kick as Hackenburg jumps back.
Hackenburg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muno counters by clinching up.
Hackenburg tries to throw a body punch but Muno avoids it by throwing Hackenburg back against the cage.
Muno tries to work over Hackenburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muno misses with a body punch.
Hackenburg cracks Muno with a nice body shot.
Hackenburg misses with an elbow over the top.
Muno taking a breather.
Muno takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evil Muno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hackenburg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muno throws out the jab.
Hackenburg throws a head kick that misses
and Hackenburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hackenburg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muno circles away quickly and effectively.
Muno throws a fast counter high kick but Hackenburg manages to duck under it in time.
Muno moves out of range as Hackenburg throws a body kick.
Hackenburg has a takedown stuffed.
Muno instigates a clinch.
Muno stalling in the clinch but Hackenburg improves position.
Hackenburg lands an elbow just above Muno 's eye.
Hackenburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muno blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muno working aggressively here.
Hackenburg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hackenburg is trying to drag Muno to the mat but Muno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Muno blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackenburg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Evil Muno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muno avoids the elbow strike from Hackenburg, against the cage.
Muno throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackenburg.
Hackenburg lands with a right to the head.
Muno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Muno.
Hackenburg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Hackenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muno dodges an elbow strike from Hackenburg.
Hackenburg throws a head punch that misses.
Hackenburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muno avoids a wild elbow strike from Hackenburg.
A hook to the body from Muno.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hackenburg throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hackenburg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muno's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muno dodges an elbow strike from Hackenburg.
Muno blocks an elbow strike from Hackenburg.
Muno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muno dodges an elbow strike from Hackenburg.
Hackenburg wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackenburg.
Muno can't find room to land a body shot as Hackenburg controls the action.
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!
Hackenburg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muno pushes Hackenburg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hackenburg has Muno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Muno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muno has a couple of punches blocked by Hackenburg.
Muno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hackenburg backwards.
Hackenburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muno's elbow.
Muno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muno blocks an elbow strike from Hackenburg.
Hackenburg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Muno's defenses.
That has opened up Evil Muno's cut even more.
Hackenburg misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muno can't find room to land a body shot as Hackenburg controls the action.
Muno gets through Hackenburg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hackenburg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hackenburg being controlled against the cage.
Muno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Muno.
Muno blocks an elbow strike from Hackenburg.
Hackenburg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hackenburg blocking some punches.
Hackenburg lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Muno.
Muno trying to control the position but instead, Hackenburg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muno into the cage.
Muno misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muno dodges an elbow strike from Hackenburg.
Muno trying to control the position but instead, Hackenburg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muno into the cage.
Muno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hackenburg blocking some punches.
Muno has a couple of punches blocked by Hackenburg.
A right hook to the body lands for Hackenburg.
Muno avoids a wild elbow strike from Hackenburg.
Hackenburg lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muno manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Muno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muno swings wildly with an uppercut but Hackenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hackenburg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Muno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Muno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muno 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Muno!
Evil Muno took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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