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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Costner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zachary Abrams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Costner!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Zachary Abrams has been cut.
Abrams throws a leg kick that misses.
Abrams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abrams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costner.
Abrams tries to clinch there but Costner circles away.
Costner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Abrams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Costner clobbers Abrams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Abrams looks to land a body kick but Costner moved away.
Costner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abrams's head.
Costner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abrams shoots for a takedown but Costner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Costner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abrams throws a low kick but Costner avoids it.
Costner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Costner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abrams gets a clinch.
Costner stalling in the clinch but Abrams improves position.
Abrams manages to break the clinch.
Abrams rushes Costner and presses him up against the cage.
Costner blocking some punches.
Costner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abrams prevents Costner from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Abrams.
Costner has Abrams pushed against the cage.
Costner is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abrams swings for the body but Costner moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Costner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Abrams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Costner is able to avoid easily.
Abrams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Costner is out of range and Abrams settles back down.
Abrams throws a leg kick but Costner sees it coming and moves out of range.
A lazy left from Costner finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abrams wants to clinch but Costner slips to the side
and Costner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abrams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Costner tries to get set, Abrams tries to push him back and clinch up but Costner manages to avoid the attempt.
Abrams looks for the body kick but Costner saw that one coming.
Costner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abrams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Costner.
Abrams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Costner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Costner throws a series of punches but Abrams moves out of range.
Abrams wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abrams walks into a stiff left hand from Costner.
Costner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Abrams eats them both and turns towards Costner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Abrams tries to clinch but Costner moves out of range.
Abrams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Costner.
Abrams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Costner keeps the fight on the outside.
Costner avoids the body shot from Abrams.
Abrams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abrams or perhaps it was just good defense by Costner, which made it look bad.
Abrams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abrams motions for Costner to come forward. Abrams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abrams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Costner counters with a straight right hand.
Costner avoids the body shot from Abrams.
Kevin Costner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costner avoids the body shot from Abrams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Costner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zachary Abrams's cut.
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.
Costner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Costner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Costner duly obliges.
Costner cracks Abrams with an open hand slap.
Costner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abrams misses with a body shot.
Abrams throws a lazy right hand but Costner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Costner lands with a straight right. Abrams didn't see that one coming.
Abrams is rocked!
Costner drops Abrams with a big left hand! Abrams is injured, injured bad! Costner jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Costner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armen Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armen Petrosyan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rudi Dassler's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armen Petrosyan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dassler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrosyan's waist but Petrosyan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dassler off to one side.
Dassler gets tackled into the cage by Petrosyan. Petrosyan maintains the clinch.
Dassler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Petrosyan uses from the top position.
Petrosyan is posturing up here but Dassler has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Petrosyan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Petrosyan has to tap! Slick submission there by Dassler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudi Dassler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Maryman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Wessel (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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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Maryman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Wessel!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maryman fails to land with a series of punches.
Maryman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wessel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wessel scores with a nice body kick.
Wessel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peter Wessel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wessel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wessel!
Wessel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maryman moves out of range of the strikes.
Maryman throws a big counter combination but Wessel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wessel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maryman counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wessel.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maryman.
Maryman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wessel misses with a punch on the inside.
Maryman lands a left hand.
It looks like Peter Wessel has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Wessel.
Maryman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maryman tries to throw a body punch but Wessel avoids it by throwing Maryman back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Maryman.
Maryman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maryman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maryman lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wessel blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Maryman.
A body shot lands from Maryman.
Wessel looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maryman pushes Wessel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maryman is working Wessel over against the cage.
Maryman lands an uppercut.
Maryman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maryman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maryman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maryman lands with a left to the head.
Maryman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wessels head.
Maryman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Maryman.
Maryman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wessel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maryman lands with a left to the head.
Maryman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wessel backwards.
Maryman misses with a punch to the body.
Maryman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maryman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maryman lands a shoulder strike.
Maryman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wessel is rocked!
That has opened up Peter Wessel's cut even more.
Maryman lands with a left to the head.
Wessel is still on wobbly legs! Can Maryman finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maryman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wessel.
Wessel seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maryman.
Maryman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maryman is leaning against Wessel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maryman lands a hook that snaps the head of Wessel backwards.
Wessel's coach down at Tosen's Home For Lost Boys was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wessel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Maryman unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wessel! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Maryman is unloading with more strikes now! Wessel drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Maryman!
After winning the bout, Jack Maryman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Fuerte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Greg Coleman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lorenzo Fuerte!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Coleman digs a good body shot into Fuerte's ribs.
Coleman misses with a two punch combination.
Fuerte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coleman. Coleman obviously looking to wear him down.
Coleman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coleman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches.
Coleman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coleman scores with a hook to the body.
Coleman prevents the takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Coleman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coleman.
Coleman with a knee to the head.
It looks like Lorenzo Fuerte has been cut.
Fuerte takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fuerte is rocked!
Coleman lands a big right hand that drops Fuerte! The killer instinct kicks in and Coleman finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Coleman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Coleman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaspar Kohler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irbek Alborov (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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194 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 Helsinki, Kaspar Kohler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Irbek Alborov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kohler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alborov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alborov looks to land a combination. Kohler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alborov throws out a powerful jab.
Alborov moves out of range as Kohler throws a body kick.
Kohler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alborov sends Kohler crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Alborov is motioning to the referee to let Kohler up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kohler is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alborov lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kohler is looking to close the distance but Alborov sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kohler crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kohler is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Irbek Alborov!
A relieved looking Irbek Alborov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Kaspar Kohler had this to say: 'No excuses cooler hair won! What now the new guy JUDAH?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosta Gatsalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristóbal Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kosta Gatsalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cristóbal Contreras!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreras tests Gatsalov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gatsalov lands a body shot.
Gatsalov misses with an uppercut. Contreras saw that one coming.
Contreras counters with a body kick.
Gatsalov moves out of range of the strikes.
Contreras thows a leg kick but Gatsalov checks it
and Gatsalov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Cristóbal Contreras has been cut.
We've been informed that Contreras has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gatsalov misses with a hook.
Gatsalov misses with a hook. Contreras ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Gatsalov lands.
Donk. Contreras catches Gatsalov right on the button with a cross.
Contreras lands with a kick to the ribs.
Contreras is looking to land body kicks.
Contreras avoids the body shot from Gatsalov.
Contreras throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatsalov misses with a straight left.
Contreras dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gatsalov. That did some damage!
Gatsalov drops his hands momentarily and Contreras takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gatsalov lands a nice hook to Contreras's body. Contreras takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gatsalov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras misses with a lunging right hand
and Gatsalov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Contreras.
Gatsalov lands a jab to the head.
Gatsalov misses with a hook.
Contreras is looking to slow Gatsalov down with leg kicks.
Contreras throws a shot from downtown. Gatsalov moves away and avoids it.
Gatsalov lands the left hand.
Contreras moves away from the strike by Gatsalov.
Gatsalov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Contreras at a distance.
Gatsalov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That has opened up Cristóbal Contreras's cut even more.
Gatsalov tries to clinch but Contreras moves out of range.
Gatsalov throws a shot from downtown. Contreras moves away and avoids it.
Gatsalov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatsalov clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Contreras.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras is pushing Gatsalov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Contreras controlling the action here for a moment.
Gatsalov looking to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Gatsalov would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Contreras slowing the pace effectively.
Contreras breaks from the clinch.
Gatsalov looks to throw the jab but Contreras is out of range.
Contreras throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gatsalov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Contreras is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gatsalov.
Gatsalov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Gatsalov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Contreras doesn't seem phased though.
Contreras avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gatsalov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Gatsalov misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Contreras.
Contreras plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Kosta Gatsalov has been cut.
Contreras missing with a left hand there. Gatsalov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Contreras.
Contreras lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gatsalov's sensitive parts.
Contreras throws a leg kick
and Gatsalov counters with a nice uppercut.
The cut above Cristóbal Contreras's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Contreras keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Contreras was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gatsalov misses the jab.
Contreras throws the left hand but Gatsalov avoids the punch easily.
Gatsalov takes a swing at Contreras's ribcage but misses.
Contreras connects with an inside leg kick.
Contreras slips under a jab.
Gatsalov blocks the body kick.
Gatsalov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gatsalov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gatsalov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Contreras.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Contreras fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Gatsalov misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Contreras.
Contreras tries to work over Gatsalov's front leg with a kick but Gatsalov checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gatsalov misses the target.
Contreras ducks under a wild hook from Gatsalov.
Contreras with a nice cross.
Contreras clinches up against the cage.
Contreras wants to get back to striking at distance but Gatsalov won't allow it.
Contreras is trying to maintain a safe position but Gatsalov gets an underhook and turns Contreras into the cage.
Nice body punch from Gatsalov.
Contreras effectively controlling the action here.
Gatsalov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gatsalov misses with a body punch.
Gatsalov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Kosta Gatsalov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gatsalov closes the distance and pushes Contreras back into the cage.
Contreras stalling.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Contreras takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Contreras continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Contreras looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Contreras's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gatsalov pushes Contreras back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gatsalov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gatsalov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Contreras moves out of range as Gatsalov strikes.
Contreras appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gatsalov throws a jab but it's blocked by Contreras.
Gatsalov misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsalov forces Contreras back against the cage and clinches.
Gatsalov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Contreras throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Gatsalov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Contreras.
Gatsalov throws out a powerful jab.
Nice body kick there by Contreras.
Gatsalov throws a right hand that misses
and Contreras counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Contreras there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gatsalov defending well as Contreras loads up on a big left hand.
Contreras throws a leg kick
and Contreras takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosta Gatsalov is winning the standup battle so far.
Contreras takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gatsalov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cristóbal Contreras's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cristóbal Contreras's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kosta Gatsalov!
After winning the bout, Kosta Gatsalov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Feivish Hershel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stiglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stiglitz has chosen I Gave You A Reach Around and This Is How You Repay Me? as his entrance music. Dan Stiglitz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Feivish Hershel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Stiglitz!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hershel tries to land a body kick
and Stiglitz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stiglitz lands a nice short elbow.
Stiglitz thows a huge punch but Hershel dodges it nicely.
Stiglitz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hershel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stiglitz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stiglitz's back!
Hershel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hershel punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hershel has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hershel doesn't have the hooks in and Stiglitz manages to turn into his guard.
Hershel controls Stiglitz momentarily but Stiglitz frees himself.
Stiglitz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stiglitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hershel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stiglitz has managed to get both his arms back between Hershel's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hershel is on top in guard.
Hershel pushes down on Stiglitz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz is refusing to be controlled, as Hershel sits in half guard.
Stiglitz wants to improve his position but Hershel is controlling well.
Stiglitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hershel trying to control the action but Stiglitz is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hershel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hershel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hershel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stiglitz is just riding it out for now. Hershel eventually gives up the hold.
Hershel is pressing down on Stiglitz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stiglitz is holding on for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.
Stiglitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hershel.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hershel throws a body shot but no joy.
Hershel misses with a body shot.
Hershel darts in looking for a takedown but Stiglitz gets double underhooks and turns Hershel into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hershel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stiglitz defends well and Hershel ends up having to push Stiglitz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hershel.
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 Feivish Hershel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hershel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stiglitz moves away.
Hershel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stiglitz manages to avoid it.
Stiglitz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stiglitz moves out of range as Hershel strikes.
Hershel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hershel connects with a right hand. Stiglitz shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hershel goes for a double leg but Stiglitz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stiglitz continues to drive forward.
Stiglitz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hershel defends it well.
Hershel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hershel blocks an uppercut.
Hershel stalling in the clinch but Stiglitz improves position.
Hershel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Hershel.
Hershel blocking some punches.
Stiglitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
Hershel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stiglitz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stiglitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stiglitz throws a head punch that misses.
Stiglitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stiglitz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hershel up against the cage.
Stiglitz working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hershel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dan Stiglitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Stiglitz blocks the leg kick.
Stiglitz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Hershel misses.
Stiglitz with the counter takedown but Hershel avoids it easily.
Hershel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hershel blocks an uppercut.
Stiglitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Stiglitz has a couple of punches blocked by Hershel.
Hershel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hershel.
Stiglitz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hershel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stiglitz can turn it around.
Stiglitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hershel wants to break free but Stiglitz has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stiglitz.
Stiglitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
Stiglitz taking a breather.
Stiglitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hershel tries to work over Stiglitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hershel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feivish Hershel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiglitz stops a takedown attempt from Hershel.
Stiglitz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hershels head.
Stiglitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hershel tries to pull guard but Stiglitz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stiglitz misses with some punches.
Stiglitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hershel backwards.
Stiglitz throws a head punch that misses.
Stiglitz misses with the head strike.
Hershel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stiglitz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hershel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stiglitz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stiglitz with the counter takedown but Hershel avoids it easily.
Feivish Hershel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Hershel.
Stiglitz slips a jab from Hershel.
Stiglitz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hershel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stiglitz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hershel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stiglitz moves away.
Stiglitz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hershel misses the shot to the body.
Hershel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stiglitz is fending him off so far but Hershel persists. Nope, Stiglitz circles away and we're back to standing.
Stiglitz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hershel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stiglitz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dan Stiglitz has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stiglitz advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stiglitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hershel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hershel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Stiglitz tries to counter it with a takedown but Hershel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hershel goes for a double leg but Stiglitz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stiglitz continues to drive forward.
Stiglitz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stiglitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hershel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stiglitz's waist but Stiglitz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hershel off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feivish Hershel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hershel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stiglitz defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hershel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stiglitz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiglitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hershel.
Hershel closes the distance and pushes Stiglitz back into the cage.
Stiglitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stiglitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Hershel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Stiglitz on the inside.
Stiglitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hershel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hershel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hershel forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hershel wants to pass to mount but Stiglitz is defending the position.
Hershel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hershel trying to control from half guard but Stiglitz is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hershel seems to be working for a kimura but Stiglitz defends the submission attempt.
Hershel wants to take a breather but Stiglitz is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hershel throws out a loose jab but Stiglitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Hershel. Beautiful body shot.
Hershel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stiglitz blocks a jab.
Stiglitz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hershel misses the shot to the body.
Stiglitz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hershel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Hershel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hershel.
Hershel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stiglitz.
Dan Stiglitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hershel shoots in but Stiglitz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stiglitz with the counter takedown but Hershel avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hershel throws a looping overhand right but Stiglitz ducks down to avoid it.
Stiglitz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hershel defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Stiglitz as Hershel shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feivish Hershel clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stiglitz slips under a jab from Hershel.
Stiglitz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hershel defends it well.
Hershel throws a leg kick that misses.
Stiglitz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hershel.
Stiglitz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hershel throws a jab when Stiglitz was well out of range.
Hershel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stiglitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiglitz throws a head punch that misses.
Stiglitz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hershel is defending well for now.
Stiglitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stiglitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hershel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiglitz slips a jab from Hershel.
Nice defenses there by Stiglitz.
Stiglitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hershel.
Stiglitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hershel.
Stiglitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hershel.
And Stiglitz tries to counter it with a takedown but Hershel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hershel is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stiglitz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hershel closes the distance and clinches.
Stiglitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stiglitz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stiglitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Stiglitz - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stiglitz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stiglitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dan Stiglitz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hershel managing to block the knees to the body from Stiglitz.
Hershel managing to block the knees to the body from Stiglitz.
Stiglitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hershel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stiglitz tries to land knees in the clinch but Hershel avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Hershel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hershel is trying to break the clinch but Stiglitz has him pressed against the cage.
Stiglitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stiglitz missing with knees to the body.
Hershel tries to break free but Stiglitz pushes him back against the cage.
Stiglitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hershel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stiglitz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feivish Hershel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hershel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hershel blocking some punches.
Stiglitz presses Hershel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hershel trying to control the position but instead, Stiglitz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hershel into the cage.
Hershel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hershel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hershel avoiding damage as Stiglitz throws knees to the body.
Stiglitz prevents the takedown attempt.
Stiglitz lands an uppercut.
Stiglitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stiglitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz pushes Hershel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stiglitz lands with a short shot to the head.
Hershel is rocked!
Stiglitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Hershel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stiglitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stiglitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hershel seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stiglitz.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
Stiglitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stiglitz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stiglitz prevents Hershel from breaking the clinch.
Stiglitz misses with some punches.
Hershel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stiglitz just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stiglitz.
Stiglitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hershel managing to block the knees to the body from Stiglitz.
Stiglitz working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stiglitz dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Hershel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stiglitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hershel.
Hershel takes a swing at Stiglitz's ribcage but misses.
Stiglitz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hershel shoots in for a takedown but Stiglitz shows good takedown defense.
And Stiglitz tries to counter it with a takedown but Hershel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Some bone on bone action there as Stiglitz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hershel has Stiglitz up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiglitz misses with some punches.
Hershel pulls guard.
Stiglitz throws a big elbow that misses.
Hershel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiglitz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hershel wants to improve his position but instead Stiglitz has moved into half guard.
Hershel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tōshi, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stiglitz scores with a big shot! Hershel's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hershel! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Stiglitz!
Dan Stiglitz is the new welterweight champion!
Dan Stiglitz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Colt McLaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (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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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
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Colt McLaren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLaren throws a wild body kick that Burgundy sees coming a mile off.
McLaren backing away here, and Burgundy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burgundy throws a leg kick but McLaren sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burgundy.
McLaren has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burgundy throws a head kick that McLaren semi-blocks.
McLaren throws a front kick aimed at Burgundy's knee but Burgundy avoids it well.
McLaren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burgundy to the mat! Burgundy manages to get full guard.
McLaren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McLaren wants to control from the top but Burgundy keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaren tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgundy is retaining full guard.
Burgundy is looking to stand up but McLaren isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McLaren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McLaren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McLaren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McLaren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McLaren throws a big right hand that misses.
Burgundy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McLaren throws a leg kick but Burgundy moved away.
Burgundy tries to clinch but McLaren moves out of range.
McLaren tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burgundy is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Burgundy as McLaren shoots in.
Burgundy avoids the head kick by McLaren.
A swing and a miss from Burgundy.
Burgundy closes the distance but McLaren moves to the side
and McLaren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Burgundy!
Burgundy wants to get back to his feet.
McLaren working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Burgundy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McLaren.
McLaren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burgundy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren tries to score with some ground and pound. Burgundy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from McLaren seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McLaren in side control, throwing shots but Burgundy defends.
McLaren trying to control the position but Burgundy is working away.
Burgundy is pushing McLaren's head away, looking to escape. McLaren manages to hold on to the position though.
Burgundy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McLaren.
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.
Sloppy strikes there by McLaren.
McLaren misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McLaren fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Burgundy wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLaren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burgundy has escaped the position, nice work there.
McLaren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burgundy parries the strikes from McLaren easily there. McLaren is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Burgundy to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt McLaren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McLaren scores with a hook to the body. Burgundy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McLaren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLaren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLaren scores with a nice body kick.
McLaren takes a jab right on the kisser.
McLaren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaren darts in and clinches Burgundy up against the cage.
Burgundy is looking to control McLaren's arms but McLaren gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burgundy has his back to the cage.
McLaren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burgundy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but McLaren avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren wants the takedown. Burgundy is fighting it off but McLaren persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Burgundy's guard against the cage.
McLaren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burgundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burgundy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McLaren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLaren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McLaren passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaren is looking to take a break and control but Burgundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McLaren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Burgundy to see if he's OK.
McLaren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burgundy can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren is working Burgundy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Burgundy defending against the ground and pound.
Burgundy pushes McLaren away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McLaren gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McLaren swings around for an armbar but Burgundy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McLaren's guard.
McLaren wants to sweep here but Burgundy controlling him for the moment.
McLaren is looking for a triangle but Burgundy pushes his legs off easily.
McLaren 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.
Burgundy trying to stand up but can't free himself from McLaren's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren wants to sweep here but Burgundy controlling him for the moment.
Colt McLaren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McLaren is looking for a triangle but Burgundy pushes his legs off easily.
McLaren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burgundy is one step ahead there.
Burgundy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McLaren is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McLaren wants to sweep here but Burgundy controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McLaren is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McLaren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McLaren throws a lazy head kick
and Burgundy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burgundy blocks a head kick by McLaren.
McLaren backing away here, and Burgundy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ron Burgundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLaren has closed the distance and engaged Burgundy in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McLaren fails to land.
Burgundy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Burgundy can't find room to land a body shot as McLaren controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt McLaren dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McLaren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from McLaren misses.
Burgundy throws a counter combo.
A lazy body kick from McLaren
and Burgundy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McLaren fails with a takedown attempt.
McLaren throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Burgundy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McLaren attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgundy throws a sloppy head kick and McLaren moves out of range easily.
McLaren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLaren scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burgundy has escaped the position, nice work there.
McLaren goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Burgundy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McLaren's guard! Nice work there by Burgundy!
Burgundy stopping the sweep attempt from McLaren.
Burgundy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McLaren wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burgundy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McLaren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burgundy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McLaren is trying to control the position but Burgundy postures up.
Burgundy preventing the sweep.
Burgundy got a little sloppy there for a moment and McLaren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burgundy has managed to get both his arms back between McLaren's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren looking for a sweep. Not yet McLaren, not yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Burgundy trying to stand up but can't free himself from McLaren's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McLaren shoots in for a takedown but Burgundy shows good takedown defense.
Burgundy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLaren circles away quickly and effectively.
Colt McLaren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McLaren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burgundy throws a jab when McLaren was well out of range.
McLaren moves out of range as Burgundy strikes.
McLaren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burgundy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ron Burgundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Burgundy blocks the leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McLaren.
Burgundy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McLaren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt McLaren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLaren throws a body kick that misses
and Burgundy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaren clinches up against the cage.
Burgundy stalling in the clinch but McLaren improves position.
McLaren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLaren lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaren is pressing down on Burgundy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burgundy is holding on for now.
McLaren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burgundy keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Colt McLaren.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLaren, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt McLaren!
A very excited looking Colt McLaren made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blade Runner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Fosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runner comes to the cage accompanied by Pounded Into Dust by CANNIBAL. CORPSE . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blade Runner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronny Fosse!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fosse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ronny Fosse has been cut.
Runner misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Fosse tries to counter it with a takedown but Runner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Runner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fosse is out of range and Runner settles back down.
Fosse changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fosse has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blade Runner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runner throws a right hand that Fosse ducks under and follows up with a left that Fosse also avoids with ease.
Runner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Runner closes the distance and clinches.
Fosse goes for a takedown in the clinch but Runner prevents it.
Fosse tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blade Runner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Fosse.
Runner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fosse is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Runner to the mat. Runner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Runner wants to get back to his feet but Fosse is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fosse throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fosse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fosse throws a big elbow that misses.
Fosse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fosse landing with the ground and pound.
Fosse prevents Runner from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oooooh!!! Runner has knocked Fosse down with a huge combo! Runner steps away and waves a wobbly Fosse back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Runner fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Fosse to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Fosse looks to clinch but Runner throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Fosse taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Blade Runner!
Blade Runner retains his heavyweight title!
Blade Runner took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks to Phantom Fightwear and all the fans. WHO'S NEXT?!!!'.
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