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~T~ ITFL Round 10.2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nickey Spillane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algot Von Panzerhosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Panzerhosen has chosen Klamydia - Pohjanmaalla as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nickey Spillane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Algot Von Panzerhosen!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Panzerhosen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spillane.
Von Panzerhosen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spillane.
Von Panzerhosen throws a sloppy head kick
and Von Panzerhosen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Algot Von Panzerhosen has been cut.
Spillane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Von Panzerhosen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spillane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Panzerhosen tries to move into range but Spillane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nickey Spillane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spillane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Von Panzerhosen is able to avoid easily.
Von Panzerhosen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spillane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A leg kick checked by Spillane.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Panzerhosen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Von Panzerhosen.
Von Panzerhosen finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Spillane's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Von Panzerhosen falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nickey Spillane!
During a confident post fight interview, Nickey Spillane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Landen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernhard Adelhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adelhard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Godsmack - I Stand Alone. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bernhard Adelhard enters the cage!
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Landen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard Adelhard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landen throws a leg kick but Adelhard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Landen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adelhard digs a good body shot into Landen's ribs.
Adelhard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Landen's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Landen, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adelhard.
Landen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adelhard.
Landen lands a head shot.
Bernhard Adelhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Landen misses the target.
Landen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adelhard thows a leg kick but Landen checks it
and Landen counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landen connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Adelhard misses
and Landen counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Bernhard Adelhard has been cut.
Landen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Adelhard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Landen.
Landen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adelhard throws a front kick aimed at Landen's knee but Landen avoids it well.
Adelhard is looking to score with low kicks.
Adelhard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Adelhard lands with a nice body kick.
That kick from Landen tenderised Adelhard's leg. Adelhard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Adelhard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adelhard digs a good hook to Landen's body.
Adelhard lands with a nice body punch.
Landen checks a leg kick.
Landen is looking to counter punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adelhard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Landen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Landen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It appears Landen was looking to counter with a kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adelhard. That's going to slow Landen down.
Paul Landen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adelhard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adelhard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adelhard throws a leg kick but Landen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adelhard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Landen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adelhard cracks Landen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Adelhard thuds his right hand into Landen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adelhard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Landen swings for the body but Adelhard moves out of range.
Adelhard thinks about the counter body kick.
Adelhard misses with a lunging right hand
and Landen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Landen tries to score with a low kick but Adelhard moves his leg out of the way.
Landen sets himself, and Adelhard steps forward looking for the clinch! Landen avoids it this time.
Landen avoids the body shot from Adelhard.
Adelhard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adelhard misses with a lunging right hand
and Landen counters with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Adelhard. Beautiful body shot.
Adelhard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adelhard scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Adelhard.
Landen ducks under a wild hook from Adelhard.
Adelhard connects with a looping right hand.
Landen scores with a hook.
Adelhard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good work by Adelhard as he checks the leg kick.
Landen throws the kick towards the body but Adelhard avoids it.
Adelhard 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.
Adelhard misses with a hook. Landen ducked under it nicely.
Adelhard throws a leg kick but Landen checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Landen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adelhard misses with a body kick.
Adelhard throws an overhand right that lands on Landen's shoulder, as Landen tries to avoid the shot.
Adelhard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Landen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Landen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Adelhard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Landen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adelhard under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard throws out a loose jab but Landen uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Adelhard backs away, Landen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Landen motions for Adelhard to come forward. Landen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Landen checks a leg kick.
Landen tried to score with a low kick but Adelhard checks it.
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!
Landen connects with a leg kick. Adelhard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Adelhard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Landen.
And Landen counters with a quick kick to the body but Adelhard blocks it.
Adelhard moves away from the strike by Landen.
Adelhard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landen.
Adelhard tries to bum rush Landen with a series of wild strikes but Landen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Landen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adelhard thows a leg kick but Landen checks it
and Landen counters with a good, hard body kick but Adelhard shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adelhard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Landen pinned against the cage. Landen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard Adelhard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernhard Adelhard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Landen throws a solid leg kick but Adelhard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Landen.
Landen tries a head kick but it misses.
Adelhard sizes up Landen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adelhard connects with a leg kick. Landen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Adelhard lands a high kick!
Landen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adelhard cracks Landen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Landen is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Adelhard! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bernhard Adelhard!
Bernhard Adelhard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc., into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anakoni Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Jose De Sucre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai comes into the arena with Firestarter blaring out of the sound system. De Sucre has chosen Iced Earth - Plagues of Babylon as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
5 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anakoni Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Jose De Sucre!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Kai.
A jab lands there for De Sucre.
Kai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Masaru Fighting Systems II in the buildup to the fight.
Antonio Jose De Sucre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Sucre.
De Sucre throws a jab when Kai was well out of range.
Kai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Both fighters circling a little - Kai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
De Sucre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kai.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by De Sucre!
De Sucre just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
De Sucre thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Sucre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Sucre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Sucre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Sucre throws a sloppy head kick and Kai moves out of range easily.
It looked like Kai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Sucre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab.
De Sucre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kai doesn't seem bothered though.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Sucre gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Sucre misses with a left hand
and De Sucre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Sucre scores with a nice body kick.
Kai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Sucre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Sucre throws a leg kick but Kai sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Sucre tried to score with a low kick but Kai checks it.
Kai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kai throws the kick towards the body but De Sucre avoids it.
Kai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai lands a leg kick that knocks De Sucre off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Sucre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Sucre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Sucre lands a glancing blow to the side of Kai's head.
Kai checks a low kick from De Sucre.
De Sucre misses with a series of wild punches.
De Sucre throws a head kick but Kai moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kai.
De Sucre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Sucre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Sucre misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai tries to land a leg kick but De Sucre saw it coming and moves away.
Kai dodges the punch combination from De Sucre.
Kai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Sucre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Sucre misses with a wild body shot.
Kai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
De Sucre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Sucre.
De Sucre just misses with a punch to the body.
De Sucre scores with a jab to the body.
De Sucre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kai's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Sucre misses the shot to the body.
Kai checks a leg kick.
And Kai counters with a quick kick to the body but De Sucre blocks it.
Good shot there by De Sucre.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Sucre throws a shot from downtown. Kai moves away and avoids it.
Kai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Sucre.
De Sucre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Sucre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Sucre is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
De Sucre misses with a few strikes there.
De Sucre misses with a hook.
De Sucre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kai rather than just go for the knockout.
De Sucre tries to work over Kai's front leg with a kick but Kai checks it.
Kai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Sucre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Jose De Sucre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kai connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Antonio Jose De Sucre has been cut.
De Sucre blocks a head kick by Kai.
Kai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
De Sucre lands a head kick. Kai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Anakoni Kai has been cut.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Sucre was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Kai throws an off balance right hand
and De Sucre counters with a left to the body.
De Sucre tries to land a body kick
and Kai counters with a right hand to the body.
Antonio Jose De Sucre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Sucre misses the body punch
and Kai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kai's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Sucre under the eye.
Kai throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! De Sucre crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anakoni Kai!
During a confident post fight interview, Anakoni Kai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Hartlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilder Wein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartlock comes to the cage accompanied by Shoot To Thrill by AC/DC. Wein has chosen Wilder Wein as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Hartlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilder Wein!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartlock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hartlock.
Hartlock throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hartlock lands a leg kick that knocks Wein off balance momentarily.
Hartlock throws a big shot that misses.
Hartlock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Wein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hartlock takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Wein lands with a straight right. Hartlock didn't see that one coming.
Hartlock with a poor takedown
and Wein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wein throws a series of punches but Hartlock avoids them all with ease.
Wein takes a swing at Hartlock's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Hartlock misses
and Wein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hartlock misses with a straight left.
Wein throws a series of punches but Hartlock moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wein throws a body punch but Hartlock moves out of range.
Hartlock avoids the body shot from Wein.
Wilder Wein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein misses with a hook. Hartlock ducked under it nicely.
Wein with a nice cross.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wein checks a leg kick.
Hartlock moves away from the strike by Wein.
Wein lands with a shot to the body.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Hartlock slips the punch.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartlock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Hartlock misses with a low kick.
Wein checks a low kick from Hartlock.
Hartlock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hartlock works the jab nicely.
Wein misses with a body shot
letting Hartlock counter with a right hand.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hartlock.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wein scores with the left hand. Hartlock knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartlock walks into a stiff left hand from Wein.
Hartlock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Hartlock defending well as Wein loads up on a big left hand.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Hartlock misses with a hook.
Wein throws out a counter right but Hartlock avoids it with no problem.
Hartlock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartlock moves out of range of the strikes.
Hartlock tried to counter with a leg kick but Wein avoided it.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartlock throws a body kick that misses.
Hartlock lands a leg kick that knocks Wein off balance momentarily.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hartlock gets the takedown into side control.
Wein sneaks out the side door and pushes Hartlock away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock lands a head shot.
Hartlock avoids the body shot from Wein.
Hartlock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hartlock slips a jab from Wein.
Hartlock blocks a jab.
Hartlock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wein sprawls and moves away.
Wein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hartlock slips a jab from Wein.
Hartlock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hartlock tries to clinch up.
A jab from Wein does it's job there.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartlock throws a front kick aimed at Wein's knee but Wein avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartlock tries to clinch up.
Hartlock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hartlock shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wein manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wein wants to get back to his feet but Hartlock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hartlock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hartlock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hartlock throwing strikes but missing.
Hartlock throwing strikes from guard but Wein blocks nicely.
Wein has Hartlock pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hartlock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartlock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein checks a leg kick.
Wein scores with a jab to the head.
Hartlock misses with a hook to the body
and Wein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Wein misses.
Hartlock moves out of range of the strikes.
Hartlock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hartlock is looking to clinch.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hartlock scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Hartlock.
Hartlock wants to land a leg kick but Wein is out of range.
Wein punishes Hartlock's body with a nice straight punch.
Hartlock drops his hands momentarily and Wein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartlock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hartlock doesn't seem bothered though.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hartlock works Wein's body with a nice hook.
Wein stuns Hartlock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartlock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartlock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hartlock moves out of range as Wein strikes.
Hartlock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartlock.
Hartlock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wein throws a poor cross that misses
and Hartlock counters with a single leg into guard. Wein didn't expect that.
Hartlock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hartlock is looking to work some ground and pound but Wein has wrist control.
Hartlock throwing strikes but missing.
Hartlock trying to control the position from guard on top but Wein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wein pulls Hartlock in close to prevent any damage.
Hartlock wants to control from the top but Wein keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hartlock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hartlock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hartlock stands up over Wein, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hartlock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wein is keeping the position for now.
Wein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hartlock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hartlock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hartlock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wein trying to control the position here.
Brett Hartlock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Hartlock throwing strikes from guard but Wein blocks nicely.
Hartlock trying to control the position from guard on top but Wein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hartlock cracks the inside of Wein's front leg.
A jab from Wein does it's job there.
Hartlock wants to clinch.
Wein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartlock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hartlock ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Wein lands a really nice looking cross but Hartlock seems unphased.
Hartlock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wein connects with a body shot.
Hartlock misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely.
Hartlock throws a low kick, looking for Wein's leg but Wein calmly moves out of range.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hartlock can pounce on him.
Hartlock moves away from the strike by Wein.
Hartlock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartlock was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Hartlock feinted with a counter takedown.
Wein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hartlock.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hartlock throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartlock avoids the body shot from Wein.
Hartlock looks for a takedown but Wein sprawls well.
A jab from Hartlock misses.
Hartlock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wein is out of range and Hartlock settles back down.
Wein punishes Hartlock's body with a nice straight punch.
Wein misses with a hook.
Hartlock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hartlock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hartlock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wein throws a shot from downtown. Hartlock moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Wein.
Wein swings for the body but Hartlock moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Hartlock.
Brett Hartlock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hartlock.
Hartlock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
A big right from Wein misses.
Wein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartlock is looking to clinch but Wein is avoiding it.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartlock was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Hartlock tests Wein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hartlock slips under a jab.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hartlock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hartlock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wein is fending him off so far but Hartlock persists. Nope, Wein circles away and we're back to standing.
Wein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice side step and Wein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hartlock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wein throws a hook but Hartlock blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Wein misses.
Wein throws a hook but Hartlock blocks it.
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hartlock.
Wein misses with a right hand
and Hartlock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wein swings for the body but Hartlock moves out of range.
Hartlock closes the distance and clinches up with Wein, looking for a takedown. Hartlock pushes Wein against the cage but Wein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Hartlock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartlock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hartlock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wein is fending him off so far but Hartlock persists. Nope, Wein circles away and we're back to standing.
Hartlock with a nice cross.
Wein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wein throws out a loose jab but Hartlock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hartlock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Wein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hartlock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hartlock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Wein moves out of range of the leg kick from Hartlock.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wein! But no joy.
Wein misses with a looping left.
Hartlock throws the kick towards the body but Wein avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hartlock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartlock.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hartlock. That's going to slow Wein down.
Hartlock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hartlock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hartlock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hartlock.
Hartlock works Wein's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilder Wein.
I've got Wein winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!
A victorious Wilder Wein 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Pernell Whitaker Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skreba Reijonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skreba Reijonen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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167 lbs
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pernell Whitaker Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Skreba Reijonen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker Jr connects with a right hand. Reijonen shakes it off.
Reijonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reijonen lands the left hand.
It looks like Pernell Whitaker Jr has been cut.
Reijonen tries to clinch up but Whitaker Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Reijonen punishes Whitaker Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Whitaker Jr tries to keep at a distance but Reijonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Whitaker Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Whitaker Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Whitaker Jr digs a right hand into Reijonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reijonen's gas tank.
Whitaker Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whitaker Jr lands a body punch.
Whitaker Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whitaker Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reijonen's elbow.
Reijonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whitaker Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reijonen throws a head punch that misses.
Whitaker Jr lands a left hand.
Reijonen tries a body shot but Whitaker Jr blocks it.
Reijonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whitaker Jr working aggressively here.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Whitaker Jr fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Reijonen on the inside.
Reijonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whitaker Jr pushes Reijonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reijonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whitaker Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reijonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whitaker Jr.
A shot to the liver by Reijonen. Beautiful body shot.
Whitaker Jr misses with a low kick.
Reijonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Reijonen.
Whitaker Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whitaker Jr throws a lazy right hand but Reijonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whitaker Jr cracks Reijonen with a good jab.
Whitaker Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Whitaker Jr backs off Reijonen throws a huge counter combo but Whitaker Jr manages to avoid it all.
Reijonen misses with an uppercut. Whitaker Jr saw that one coming.
Whitaker Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Reijonen walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reijonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr checks a leg kick.
Whitaker Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skreba Reijonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whitaker Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reijonen.
A leg kick checked by Reijonen.
Reijonen avoids the body shot from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reijonen is trying to work for a sweep but Whitaker Jr has mounted him!
Whitaker Jr landing strikes from the mount and Reijonen is in trouble!
Whitaker Jr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Reijonen is bucking up trying to escape but Whitaker Jr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Whitaker Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reijonen is working to get back to half guard.
Whitaker Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Whitaker Jr punching from mount but Reijonen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Reijonen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Reijonen 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.
Reijonen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Whitaker Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reijonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Whitaker Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reijonen's guard.
Reijonen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Whitaker Jr has passed into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitaker Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Whitaker Jr gets to mount! Reijonen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reijonen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pernell Whitaker Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Whitaker Jr misses with a straight right.
Reijonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitaker Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whitaker Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reijonen can do to turn this around?
Whitaker Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Whitaker Jr with that takedown attempt.
Pernell Whitaker Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reijonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whitaker Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Whitaker Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Whitaker Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Reijonen sprawls well. He's pushed Whitaker Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reijonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Whitaker Jr's head.
Whitaker Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr throws a wild body kick that Reijonen sees coming a mile off.
Reijonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Whitaker Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reijonen was covering up waiting for the punch and Whitaker Jr finishes the takedown easily into 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!
Whitaker Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reijonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reijonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitaker Jr.
Reijonen trying to control the position.
Whitaker Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reijonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reijonen keeping moving, preventing Whitaker Jr from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Whitaker Jr 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.
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.
Reijonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitaker Jr is one step ahead there.
Whitaker Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Reijonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Skreba Reijonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whitaker Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Whitaker Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Whitaker Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reijonen walks into a jab.
Reijonen looks for the body kick but Whitaker Jr saw that one coming.
Reijonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reijonen drops his hands momentarily and Whitaker Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Whitaker Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Reijonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reijonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr scores with a body shot.
Whitaker Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reijonen on the side of the head.
Whitaker Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reijonen was covering up waiting for the punch and Whitaker Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr trying to control but Reijonen is working from the bottom.
Whitaker Jr throws an elbow that misses. Reijonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whitaker Jr's guard. Nice move by Reijonen!
Whitaker Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Whitaker Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pernell Whitaker Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Whitaker Jr checks a low kick from Reijonen.
Reijonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reijonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Whitaker Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whitaker Jr backing away here, and Reijonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reijonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Whitaker Jr clobbers Reijonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reijonen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whitaker Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reijonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whitaker Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reijonen checks a leg kick.
Whitaker Jr looks for the body kick but Reijonen saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reijonen.
Reijonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Whitaker Jr throws a shot from downtown. Reijonen moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reijonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Whitaker Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Whitaker Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr lands an overhand right.
It looks like Whitaker Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Whitaker Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whitaker Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reijonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Whitaker Jr lands a head kick. Reijonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Whitaker Jr connects with a single shot there.
Whitaker Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reijonen.
Whitaker Jr swings widly with a right hand
letting Reijonen counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Whitaker Jr.
Reijonen connects with a leg kick. Whitaker Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reijonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whitaker Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reijonen throws a front kick aimed at Whitaker Jr's knee but Whitaker Jr avoids it well.
Reijonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whitaker Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whitaker Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skreba Reijonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Whitaker Jr.
Reijonen walks into a straight right hand from Whitaker Jr.
A swing and a miss from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reijonen eats them both and turns towards Whitaker Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A swing and a miss from Whitaker Jr.
Reijonen slips under a jab.
Whitaker Jr connects with a jab.
Whitaker Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Whitaker Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Whitaker Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reijonen is looking to slow Whitaker Jr down with leg kicks.
Whitaker Jr throws a hook but Reijonen avoids it easily.
Whitaker Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitaker Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Whitaker Jr scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitaker Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Whitaker Jr connects with a body shot that sends Reijonen's belly button to the back.
Reijonen avoids the body shot from Whitaker Jr.
Reijonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reijonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whitaker Jr tries to move into range but Reijonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whitaker Jr tests Reijonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reijonen misses with a hook to the body
letting Whitaker Jr counter with a right hand.
Reijonen misses with a wild body shot.
Reijonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr throws the kick towards the body but Reijonen avoids it.
Whitaker Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Whitaker Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Whitaker Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reijonen at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reijonen takes a swing at Whitaker Jr's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker Jr thuds a left hand into Reijonen's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reijonen. Whitaker Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reijonen fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Whitaker Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Whitaker Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Reijonen's head.
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick but Reijonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Whitaker Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reijonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reijonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Whitaker Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Whitaker Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reijonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reijonen scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitaker Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whitaker Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reijonen throws a body kick that misses.
Reijonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker Jr manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pernell Whitaker Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whitaker Jr, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pernell Whitaker Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Pernell Whitaker Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urho Berserk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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221 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urho Berserk!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berserk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berserk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Berserk misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Berserk misses the target.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Berserk does no damage.
Wayne tried to counter with a leg kick but Berserk avoided it.
Wayne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wayne scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wayne.
Berserk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wayne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wayne tried to counter with a leg kick but Berserk avoided it.
Wayne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berserk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Berserk throws out the jab.
Berserk scores with a jab.
Berserk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
It looked like Wayne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Berserk moves away and avoids it.
Berserk walks into a straight right hand from Wayne.
Wayne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berserk can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wayne. Wayne obviously looking to wear him down.
Wayne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wayne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Berserk misses with a low kick.
Berserk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. Berserk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Berserk throws a hook to the side of Wayne's head but Wayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berserk tries a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
Wayne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Berserk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Bruce Wayne has been cut.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berserk.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berserk was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Berserk misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
Berserk's coach down at Gutz Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Berserk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Berserk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Berserk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Berserk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wayne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne cracks the inside of Berserk's front leg.
Berserk throws out a loose jab but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berserk lands a nice looking body shot.
Berserk misses with a straight left.
Berserk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wayne momentarily.
Wayne swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Berserk counter with a right hand.
Wayne is rocked!
Wayne gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Berserk points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Wayne wakes up just in time to hear Berserk thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Urho Berserk!
A less than humble Urho Berserk misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Bruce Wayne had this to say: 'What a load of horse shit'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabian Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fehu - Wardruna kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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24
169 lbs
15 - 8 - 2 |
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27
157 lbs
17 - 4 - 1 |
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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
15 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Timothy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fabian Hoi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Hoi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hoi walks into a straight right hand from Robinson.
Robinson drops Hoi with a beautiful combination! Hoi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Robinson is looking for the KO!
Hoi is rocked!
It looks like Fabian Hoi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson fakes the body blow, causing Hoi to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hoi goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timothy Robinson!
Timothy Robinson very nearly forgot to thank MMA Hype Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Fabian Hoi spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn those irritating groundboys with no balls to strike!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drug Killjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helix Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabrera is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Let's see what you got. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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27
161 lbs
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26
154 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Drug Killjoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Helix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Killjoy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cabrera really felt that one!
Cabrera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killjoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. Killjoy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Killjoy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Killjoy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera throws a shot to the body.
Killjoy misses with a hook.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Killjoy moves out of range.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killjoy.
Killjoy throws a big counter combination but Cabrera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cabrera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Killjoy checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killjoy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Killjoy.
Killjoy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Killjoy is looking for a counter combo.
Cabrera swinging wildly here.
And Killjoy counters with a quick kick to the body but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera digs a good body shot into Killjoy's ribs.
Killjoy checks the leg kick.
Killjoy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Killjoy counters with a solid body kick.
Helix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Killjoy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cabrera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Killjoy. That one must have hurt.
Killjoy takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Killjoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera connects with a body shot.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Killjoy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Killjoy throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killjoy misses with a straight right.
Killjoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killjoy pushes Cabrera away with a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Good shot there by Cabrera.
Killjoy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Killjoy misses
and Cabrera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Killjoy's guard.
Cabrera trying to control but Killjoy is working from the bottom.
Killjoy trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy trying to control the position.
Killjoy pulls Cabrera in to control the position.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabrera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killjoy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cabrera controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Killjoy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cabrera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cabrera connects with a body shot that sends Killjoy's belly button to the back.
Jab from Cabrera.
A low kick from Cabrera misses
and Killjoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Killjoy throws a body kick that misses.
Cabrera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Killjoy lands with a nice body punch.
Killjoy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Killjoy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cabrera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cabrera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helix Cabrera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cabrera scores with a head kick.
Killjoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera blocks the body kick.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Killjoy avoids the punch easily.
Killjoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Killjoy moves into the clinch.
Cabrera tries to work over Killjoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cabrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cabrera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cabrera takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Killjoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killjoy lands an uppercut.
Killjoy tries to work over Cabrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera fails to pull guard.
Cabrera lands a shot to the body.
Killjoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera can't find room to land a body shot as Killjoy controls the action.
Killjoy misses with some punches.
Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Killjoy with a jab.
Killjoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Drug Killjoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Killjoy but Killjoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Killjoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Killjoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killjoy misses with a double jab
and Cabrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cabrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drug Killjoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helix Cabrera.
Cabrera ducks right into an uppercut from Killjoy.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Killjoy counters with a nice body kick.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killjoy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera throws a hook but Killjoy blocks it.
Killjoy misses with a body kick.
Cabrera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Killjoy struggling a bit here.
Killjoy is looking for a sweep.
Killjoy is not content to let Cabrera control the position.
Killjoy is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Cabrera stalls from top position.
Helix Cabrera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cabrera scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cabrera works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Killjoy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cabrera wants to control but Killjoy is keeping him busy.
Killjoy is trying is best to control the position here.
Killjoy is refusing to be controlled, as Cabrera sits in half guard.
Killjoy manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cabrera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cabrera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera trying to control but Killjoy is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Killjoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Helix Cabrera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Killjoy takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killjoy counters with a right hand to the body.
Killjoy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cabrera finds it's way round the side to connect with Killjoy's head.
Cabrera scores with a punch to the head.
Drug Killjoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabrera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Killjoy blocks a jab.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Killjoy.
Cabrera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killjoy manages to avoid it.
A big left from Cabrera misses.
Killjoy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Cabrera tries to counter it with a takedown but Killjoy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cabrera throws a right and a left that Killjoy avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Killjoy tries to bench press Cabrera off him but Cabrera keeps the position.
Killjoy trying his best to control but Cabrera has mounted him.
Killjoy tries to lock up and control but Cabrera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cabrera thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cabrera landing shots from mount.
Cabrera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cabrera raining down shots from the mount!
Cabrera fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Killjoy is rocked!
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!
Cabrera content just to control the position here.
Drug Killjoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Killjoy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera lands a heavy elbow.
A big strike lands for Cabrera! That's really hurt Killjoy and he's turned his back - Cabrera keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cabrera jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helix Cabrera!
After the fight, Helix Cabrera was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Itse Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Kocur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kocur is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: This Fire Burns - Killswitch Engage. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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27
258 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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220 lbs
18 - 7 - 1 |
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Itse Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Kocur!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele connects with a leg kick. Kocur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kocur.
Perkele keeps Kocur at a distance using the push kick.
Kocur moves out of range of the body kick.
Kocur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Perkele throws a hook but Kocur blocks it.
Kocur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Kocur lands a nice hook to Perkele's body. Perkele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocur was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Perkele keeps the fight on the outside.
Kocur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Perkele checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Perkele.
Kocur drops Perkele with a beautiful combination! Perkele stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kocur is looking for the KO!
It looks like Itse Perkele has been cut.
Perkele is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kocur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kocur lands a big uppercut and Perkele crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Perkele looks OK. Kocur waves Perkele back to his feet!
Perkele is rocked!
Kocur knocks out Perkele with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kocur before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kocur picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Kocur!
A victorious Joey Kocur thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Itse Perkele spoke after the fight, saying 'Kemist 5x160Q'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Perälä (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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171 lbs
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Gatsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taisto Perälä!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatsby looks to land a body kick but Perälä moved away.
Gatsby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perälä.
Gatsby wants to slow Perälä down by chopping away at his legs.
Gatsby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jay Gatsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatsby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perälä feints a counter leg kick.
Gatsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perälä throws out the jab.
Gatsby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perälä manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gatsby tries to clinch but Perälä is having none of it.
Perälä cracks Gatsby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gatsby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perälä paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perälä circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Perälä.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perälä blocks a head kick by Gatsby.
Perälä swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gatsby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perälä uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gatsby.
Perälä throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perälä lands a leg kick that knocks Gatsby off balance momentarily.
Perälä changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby misses with a head kick.
Gatsby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gatsby scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good shot there by Perälä.
Perälä misses the jab.
Perälä thuds a left hand into Gatsby's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gatsby.
Gatsby looking to score a takedown here. Perälä is defending well but Gatsby drives through and ends up in Perälä's guard.
Gatsby throws a strike but Perälä rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
Gatsby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Perälä wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Perälä slips nicely into half guard.
Gatsby is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perälä keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Perälä is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gatsby wants to hit a switch here but Perälä passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gatsby there!
Gatsby tries to reverse the position but Perälä maintains control.
Gatsby is working hard here to advance position.
Gatsby tries to improve his position but instead Perälä has taken his back!
Gatsby trying to control the action but Perälä just sinks the hooks in.
Perälä has managed to slip his arm under Gatsby's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gatsby is tapping out! Submission win for Perälä.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Taisto Perälä!
A very excited looking Taisto Perälä rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Jay Gatsby spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, I had him. I don't think I'd have lost if... In fact, I'm sure I won this fight, hope you give me a rematch, old sport. Can't repeat the past? Why, of course you can... of course you can. '.
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