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Infinity 123: Thunderdome PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arse Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenkka Kahva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahva has chosen The Prodigy - Firestarter as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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265 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
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280 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arse Bag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jenkka Kahva!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bag's half guard.
Kahva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kahva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bag is rocked!
Kahva is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bag is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kahva fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bag from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kahva! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jenkka Kahva!
A victorious Jenkka Kahva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Jacobsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pakile Pike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy Jacobsen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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216 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
4 - 4 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Troy Jacobsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pakile Pike!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pike pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pike takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacobsen takes a swing at Pike's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Pike on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jacobsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pike.
Jacobsen feinted with a counter takedown.
Pike takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jacobsen misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobsen. Pike does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pike misses the shot to the body.
Pike throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jacobsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pike misses with a body shot.
Jacobsen throws a leg kick but Pike sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jacobsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pike is looking to land body kicks.
Jacobsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pike sprawls and moves away.
Pike on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pike wants to slow Jacobsen down by chopping away at his legs.
Pike throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pike looks to land a right hand but Jacobsen moved out of range.
Jacobsen tries to counter with a takedown but Pike is quick to defend against it.
Pike throws a leg kick but Jacobsen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jacobsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pike throws a push kick but Jacobsen slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen misses with a looping left.
Pike lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacobsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Pike counters with a left to the body.
Jacobsen 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.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pike. Jacobsen shrugs it off though.
Pike throws a solid leg kick but Jacobsen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pike.
Jacobsen feinted with a counter takedown.
Pike throws a push kick but Jacobsen slaps the foot to one side.
Pike avoids the body shot from Jacobsen.
Pike missing with a left hand there. Jacobsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobsen tried to score with a low kick but Pike checks it.
Pike connects with the punch.
It looks like Troy Jacobsen has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen moves out of range as Pike strikes.
Pike displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobsen throws out the jab.
Jacobsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pike avoids the body shot from Jacobsen.
Pike tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pike misses with a body kick.
Pike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobsen.
Pike just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobsen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jacobsen checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pike misses with a double jab
and Jacobsen counters with a takedown into side control.
Pike struggling a bit here.
Pike parries the strikes from Jacobsen easily there. Jacobsen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pike to escape.
Jacobsen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pike's legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pike can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Pike's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jacobsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacobsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jacobsen trying to control the position but Pike is working away.
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 Troy Jacobsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Troy Jacobsen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobsen defending well as Pike loads up on a big left hand.
Jacobsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pike throws a head kick but Jacobsen moves out of range.
Jacobsen blocks a head kick by Pike.
Pike slips under a jab from Jacobsen.
Pike throws a big counter head kick but Jacobsen avoids it with no problem.
Pakile Pike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Pike's head.
Jacobsen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pike tries to bum rush Jacobsen with a series of wild strikes but Jacobsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pike throws a head kick but Jacobsen moves out of range.
Jacobsen moves out of range as Pike throws a body kick.
A left lands for Jacobsen.
Jacobsen catches Pike with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pike misses with a body shot.
Jacobsen feinted with a counter takedown.
Pakile Pike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pike displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jacobsen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Jacobsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobsen misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pike. Jacobsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobsen misses with a low kick.
Pakile Pike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobsen throws a lazy right hand but Pike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pike throws a head kick but Jacobsen moves out of range.
Pike scores with a head kick. Jacobsen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jacobsen throws a leg kick
and Pike counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pike tries to land a leg kick but Jacobsen saw it coming and moves away.
Jacobsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobsen scores with a nice strike.
Pike has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jacobsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Pike's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen misses with a straight right.
Jacobsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pike.
Pike misses with a hook. Jacobsen ducked under it nicely.
Jacobsen throws a right hand that misses
and Pike counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jacobsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pike under the eye.
Pike throws a body shot but no joy.
Pike misses with a body shot.
Jacobsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pike misses with a head kick.
Jacobsen moves out of range of the body kick from Pike.
Pike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pike has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Pike's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jacobsen misses with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Pike coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Jacobsen.
Jacobsen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pike goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jacobsen attempts a counter takedown but Pike avoids it well and moves away.
Pike fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jacobsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jacobsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pike.
Jacobsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jacobsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.
Jacobsen blocks a jab.
Pike will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pakile Pike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Troy Jacobsen'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. 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.
Pike throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jacobsen.
A slow jab from Jacobsen misses its intended target.
Jacobsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pike looks for the body kick but Jacobsen saw that one coming.
Pike finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Pike.
Jacobsen tries to counter with a takedown but Pike is quick to defend against it.
Pike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobsen.
Pike is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jacobsen rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pike.
Pike looks to land a body kick but Jacobsen moved away.
Pike on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacobsen. Jacobsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Pike takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Jacobsen misses.
Good work by Pike as he checks the leg kick.
Jacobsen blocks a head kick by Pike.
Pike on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacobsen. Jacobsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Jacobsen takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Jacobsen misses its intended target.
Pike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pike clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen is looking to control Pike's arms but Pike gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jacobsen has his back to the cage.
Pike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacobsen blocks a body shot from Pike.
Pike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jacobsen taking a breather.
Jacobsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jacobsen misses with the head strike.
Jacobsen goes for a takedown attempt but Pike pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pike blocks a jab.
Jacobsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pike throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jacobsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pike counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobsen misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Pike is just out of range.
Jacobsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Jacobsen misses the target.
And Pike responds with a good body kick, but Jacobsen manages to step out the way in time.
Pike leaves Jacobsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Pike on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pike throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jacobsen checks a leg kick.
Jacobsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pike throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pike on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pike misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pike moves out of range of the strikes.
Pike tries to land a front kick but Jacobsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jacobsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pike was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobsen.
Pike throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobsen blocks a leg kick.
Pike tries to land a front kick but Jacobsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pike moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobsen misses with a hook. Pike ducked under it nicely.
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 Troy Jacobsen.
I think Jacobsen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Nealson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayle Amot Abdalla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
322 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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300 lbs
16 - 24 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Nealson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rayle Amot Abdalla!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nealson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nealson is trying to trip Abdalla. He has hold of a leg but Abdalla is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nealson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nealson throws a big right hand that misses.
Nealson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nealson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Abdalla's head.
Nealson postures up in Abdalla's guard and throws a big left but Abdalla blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nealson preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nealson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nealson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nealson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdalla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nealson.
Nealson landing with the ground and pound.
Nealson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nealson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Abdalla manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nealson has Abdalla in his guard.
Nealson is pulling down on Abdalla's head. It's preventing any offense from Abdalla, at least for the moment.
Nealson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abdalla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abdalla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nealson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdalla has managed to get both his arms back between Nealson's legs - danger averted.
Nealson is looking for a triangle but Abdalla pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nealson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nealson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abdalla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nealson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abdalla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nealson is trying to control the position but Abdalla postures up.
Nealson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nealson is looking for a triangle but Abdalla pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nealson has his foot on Abdalla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abdalla works his way back into a safe position though.
Abdalla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abdalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Nealson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nealson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nealson looking for a guillotine here but Abdalla defends easily.
Nealson working for a triangle but Abdalla defends it easily.
Abdalla wants to control from the top but Nealson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nealson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abdalla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nealson keeping moving, preventing Abdalla from controlling successfully.
Nealson has an active guard here but Abdalla has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nealson wants to control but Abdalla is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Nealson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nealson gets a takedown into half guard.
Nealson winds up and cracks Abdalla with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Abdalla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nealson.
Nealson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abdalla defending well though.
Nealson is looking for a kimura but Abdalla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nealson to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdalla blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nealson.
Nealson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdalla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nealson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nealson lands strikes from half guard.
Nealson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdalla can do to turn this around?
Abdalla landing strikes from the bottom.
Nealson trying to mount his opponent but Abdalla defends it.
Nealson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nealson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nealson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nealson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nealson trying to control the action but Abdalla is working from the bottom.
Abdalla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nealson.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nealson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Abdalla swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nealson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abdalla swats away the attempt to clinch by Nealson.
Nealson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Abdalla's half guard.
Abdalla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nealson.
Nealson slips a nice elbow through Abdalla's hands, connecting with Abdalla's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nealson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abdalla is not content to let Nealson control the position.
Nealson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nealson 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.
Nealson is working for a kimura but Abdalla is defending it quite comfortably.
Nealson is trying to work for a kimura but Abdalla is defending well.
Nealson is keen to just control but Abdalla is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Abdalla on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Abdalla is looking for a sweep. Nealson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nealson working over Abdalla with some ground and pound. Abdalla looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nealson is looking for a kimura here.
Abdalla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nealson winds up and cracks Abdalla with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nealson misses with a head shot. Abdalla uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Nealson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nealson doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdalla circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Nealson blocks the leg kick.
Nealson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nealson cracks Abdalla with a solid left hand.
It looks like Rayle Amot Abdalla has been cut.
Abdalla wants to get back to his feet but Nealson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Abdalla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abdalla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nealson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdalla wants to pass the guard but Nealson is keeping the position.
Nealson keeping moving, preventing Abdalla from controlling successfully.
Nealson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abdalla defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdalla trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nealson's guard.
Nealson looking for a guillotine here but Abdalla defends easily.
Abdalla preventing the sweep.
Nealson is trying to keep Abdalla in close.
Nealson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abdalla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nealson being controlled here, momentarily.
Nealson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abdalla trying to control but Nealson is working from the bottom.
Nealson has his foot on Abdalla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abdalla works his way back into a safe position though.
Abdalla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nealson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdalla has managed to get both his arms back between Nealson's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nealson is looking for a triangle but Abdalla pushes his legs off easily.
Nealson is looking for a triangle but Abdalla pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nealson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abdalla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nealson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abdalla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nealson looking for a guillotine here but Abdalla defends easily.
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.
Nealson is looking to sweep but instead, Abdalla has passed into half guard.
Nealson looking for submissions off his back.
Nealson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robert Nealson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nealson is not content to let Abdalla control the position.
Rayle Amot Abdalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nealson tries to roll over but Abdalla keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Nealson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nealson, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Nealson!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Nealson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sum Yung Gai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
193 lbs
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24
200 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sum Yung Gai!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gai throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Gai slips a jab from Diaz.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gai throws out the jab.
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Gai's guard.
Gai looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gai is retaining full guard.
Gai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz stands and throws Gai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gai told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diaz off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz trying to control the position but Gai manages to sink in the hooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gai. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gai connects with a big shot to the side of Diaz's head.
I really don't envy Diaz right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Even with his hooks in, Gai manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Gai is throwing strikes but Diaz counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Diaz regains half guard.
Diaz keeping hold of Gai's head, controlling as best he can.
Gai scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai looking to improve position, pressing down on Diaz's thigh with his hand. Diaz seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Gai paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Gai's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Diaz picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Diaz!
A very excited looking Matt Diaz 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Elo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Elo's choice of entrance music: Lordi. Tero Elo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
222 lbs
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210 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Kingsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Elo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kingsley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been hearing reports that Kingsley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Elo is looking to control Kingsley's arms but Kingsley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Elo has his back to the cage.
Elo is working for takedown but Kingsley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Elo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Elo has Kingsley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kingsley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James Kingsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tero Elo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Elo up against the cage.
Elo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kingsley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kingsley stalling.
Kingsley lands a hook that snaps the head of Elo backwards.
Elo stalling.
Kingsley blocks the elbow strike.
Kingsley stalling the fight.
Kingsley effectively controlling the action here.
Kingsley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elo is trying to pull guard but Kingsley has him pressed against the cage.
Elo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Elo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kingsley to keep the fight standing.
Kingsley taking a breather.
Kingsley has Elo pressed against the cage, preventing Elo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kingsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kingsley's half guard.
Kingsley wants to improve his position but Elo is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elo is keen to just control but Kingsley is a slippery customer.
Kingsley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Elo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kingsley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Elo trying to work for an americana but Kingsley has managed to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Elo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kingsley keeping full guard, as Elo tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Elo tries to clinch there but Kingsley circles away.
Kingsley connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingsley misses the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Kingsley as Elo shoots in.
Elo goes for a double leg but Kingsley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kingsley continues to drive forward.
Elo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kingsley pinned against the cage. Kingsley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kingsley dominated that round.
That's time! Kingsley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kingsley moves out of range of the leg kick from Elo.
Elo moves to clinch but Kingsley breaks away
and Kingsley counters with a straight right hand.
Elo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Elo has his takedown stuffed
and Kingsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kingsley takes a swing at Elo's ribcage but misses.
Kingsley cracks Elo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elo darts in looking for a takedown but Kingsley gets double underhooks and turns Elo into the cage.
Kingsley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tero Elo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elo has his takedown stuffed
letting Kingsley counter with a right hand.
James Kingsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tero Elo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Kingsley. Beautiful body shot.
Elo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kingsley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kingsley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elo can do to turn this around?
Kingsley has a hand on Elo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Elo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Elo is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Elo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kingsley is on top in guard.
Elo controls Kingsley momentarily but Kingsley frees himself.
Elo wants to stand up but Kingsley is controlling him.
Kingsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Elo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley slips nicely into half guard.
Elo is trying to stand.
Elo tries to get to full guard but Kingsley has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kingsley in particular looking to stall.
Elo wants to get back to full guard.
Kingsley is thwarting Elo's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Elo is looking for a sweep. Kingsley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kingsley trying to mount his opponent but Elo defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Elo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kingsley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingsley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James Kingsley is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elo swinging wildly here.
Elo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kingsley misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kingsley dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kingsley throws a body punch but Elo moves out of range.
Tero Elo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingsley.
Elo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Elo throws a lazy body kick
and Kingsley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elo slips a jab from Kingsley.
Elo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingsley is just out of range.
Elo tries for a takedown but Kingsley circles away easily
and Kingsley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsley moves out of range of the body kick.
Elo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kingsley's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley is defending against the submission attempts here by Elo.
Elo is trying to control. Kingsley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Elo is looking to advance position but Kingsley won't allow it.
Elo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Elo controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kingsley wants to improve his position but Elo is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Elo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kingsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kingsley swings for the body but Elo moves out of range.
Elo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kingsley is not content to let Elo control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley being controlled for a moment.
Kingsley prevents Elo from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Elo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kingsley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Elo decides to stand back up.
Elo has his takedown stuffed
and Kingsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James Kingsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tero Elo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elo shoots and misses
and Kingsley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tero Elo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tero Elo.
I think Kingsley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kingsley!
A very excited looking James Kingsley 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.
Tero Elo spoke after the fight, saying 'I felt great...but was not enough...sorry to let everyone dow...i feel like sh..t...i will get back to the gym train hard and finish my contract with honour'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amis Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virne's entrance music is Jeff van Dyck - Soldier's Chant. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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42
262 lbs
21 - 32 - 1 |
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31
255 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
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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
21 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amis Pelle!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Virne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Virne tries to clinch but Pelle is having none of it.
Pelle sizes up Virne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Jarppi Virne has been cut.
Virne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pelle with a hook.
Virne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pelle pinned against the cage. Pelle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pelle lands a nice hook to Virne's body. Virne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virne dodges the punch combination from Pelle.
Pelle misses with a straight right.
Pelle loads up on a big right hand but Virne slips the punch.
Pelle fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Virne is defended easily by Pelle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne dodges the punch combination from Pelle.
Virne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Virne.
Pelle trying to control the position but instead, Virne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pelle into the cage.
Virne taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Virne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pelle taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Virne as Pelle tries to tie him up.
Pelle seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Virne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pelle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Virne is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelle trying to stall but Virne improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Amis Pelle.
Virne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Virne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Pelle.
Pelle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pelle swats away the attempt to clinch by Virne.
Oooooh!!! Pelle has knocked Virne down with a huge combo! Pelle steps away and waves a wobbly Virne back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virne looks to clinch
and Pelle counters with a crisp right hand that drops Virne! Pelle lets Virne back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Virne wants to clinch.
Virne tries to clinch but Pelle moves out of range.
Pelle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Virne.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarppi Virne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelle misses with a few strikes there.
As Pelle looks to move away, Virne throws a big counter combo bu Pelle just gets out of the way.
Pelle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pelle lands a big uppercut and Virne crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Virne looks OK. Pelle waves Virne back to his feet!
Virne is rocked!
Jarppi Virne's cut is getting worse.
Virne switches off momentarily and Pelle cracks him with a monster right hand! Virne topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Pelle dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Pelle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amis Pelle!
In his post fight interview, Amis Pelle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Leach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leach is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wiki - Wikispeaks. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Matt Leach enters the cage!
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36
195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Leach!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman clinches up with Leach and pushes him back against the cage.
Freeman tries to circle away but Leach has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Leach fails to land.
Freeman breaks from the clinch.
Leach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matt Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman tries to clinch but Leach is having none of it.
Leach unleashes a big counter combination but Freeman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leach wants to counter with a clinch but Freeman pushes him away.
Freeman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leach to the mat! Leach manages to get full guard.
Leach keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman pushing down on Leach's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Freeman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leach wants to improve his position but Freeman is controlling well.
Freeman wants to advance to full mount but Leach doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Freeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freeman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leach's guard.
Leach is trying to stand up here but Freeman is controlling him well.
Leach wants to get back to full guard.
Leach is looking to control Freeman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leach avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Freeman is looking to stall here but Leach recovers full guard.
Freeman is looking to advance position but Leach has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Leach looking to control but Freeman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Freeman tries to hold on but Leach postures up.
Freeman is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Freeman tries to lock up and control but Leach gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leach can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freeman is looking to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Freeman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Freeman tries to hold on but Leach postures up.
Leach sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Freeman tries to reverse the position but Leach maintains control.
Leach is trying to control here but Freeman has managed to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leach wants to control but Freeman is keeping him busy.
Freeman is trying to stand up here but Leach is controlling him well.
Leach trying to mount his opponent but Freeman defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman tries to roll over but Leach keeps him under control.
Freeman wants to control the action here but instead Leach manages to pass to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Freeman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Freeman scores with a takedown into Leach's guard.
Leach has his hands on Freeman's head, controlling the position.
Freeman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman trying to control but Leach is working from the bottom.
Matt Freeman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Freeman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freeman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Freeman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leach sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leach looks to land a combination but Freeman avoids it well.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Leach circles away easily
and Leach counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman cracks the inside of Leach's front leg.
Leach defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Freeman.
Freeman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leach unleashes a big counter combination but Freeman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leach stuffs the takedown attempt from Freeman. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Leach tries to counter by closing the distance.
Leach fails to land with a series of punches.
Freeman doesn't manage to clinch there - Leach circles away.
Leach lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Freeman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Freeman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Freeman shoots in looking for a takedown. Leach tries to sprawl out of it but Freeman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leach manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leach misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Leach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Freeman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Freeman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Freeman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leach avoids it really well and circles away.
Freeman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman shoots for a double leg takedown but Leach sprawls well. He's pushed Freeman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Leach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Freeman shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Leach's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Freeman throws a sloppy head kick and Leach moves out of range easily.
Matt Leach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Freeman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Freeman lands in his opponent's guard.
Freeman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Freeman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Leach manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Leach tries to free his leg and advance position but Freeman is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman wants to sweep here but Leach controlling him for the moment.
Freeman controlling Leach's posture.
Leach content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leach tries to free his leg and advance position but Freeman is retaining full guard.
Leach controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leach trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman trying to keep a closed guard but Leach is proving a slippery customer.
Leach seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leach trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leach throws a series of punches but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Leach backs up against the cage.
It looks like Matt Leach has been cut.
Leach 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.
Some wild striking there from Leach.
Freeman throws a series of punches but Leach avoids them all with ease.
Leach is looking for the big counter here.
Freeman shoots in and bounces Leach off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Leach is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman looking to sit in guard and control but Leach gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Freeman looking for a sweep. Not yet Freeman, not yet.
Leach trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Freeman is trying to keep Leach in close.
Leach is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freeman is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leach trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Freeman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman wants to get back to his feet but Leach is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leach trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Freeman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Freeman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Freeman!
Matt Freeman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Turd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Quik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turd Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jamal Quik's chin.
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35
184 lbs
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182 lbs
24 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Turd Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamal Quik!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a body punch but Quik moves out of range.
Quik throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Quik.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Quik.
Anderson takes one on the button.
Quik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quik punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Quik tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quik misses with a straight right.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Quik throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Quik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson seems a little lost for a moment, as Quik dominates the positioning.
Anderson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Sanok Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Anderson is not content to let Quik control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quik wants to take a breather but Anderson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Quik.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Quik 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson has an active guard here but Quik has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quik is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Quik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Quik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Quik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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.
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Quik preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson pulls Quik in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Quik to the mat! Quik manages to get full guard.
Quik wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Quik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamal Quik will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Quik scores with a jab to the head.
Jamal Quik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Quik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quik tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Quik.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quik.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Quik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Quik persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Quik does no damage.
Quik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Quik misses with a body kick.
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Quik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anderson slips under a jab from Quik.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Quik lands but Anderson takes it in his stride.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quik at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson moves out of range as Quik strikes.
Quik fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Quik misses with a looping left.
A cross from Anderson lands.
Quik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Quik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quik throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Quik dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jamal Quik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quik closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quik.
Quik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Quik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quik swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quik throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson is looking to wear down Quik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Quik tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Quik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Quik moves into the clinch.
Quik manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Quik is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Quik scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Quik tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Quik.
Quik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quik throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Quik with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Quik as Anderson shoots in.
Quik rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
Quik misses with a body punch.
Quik tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Quik back against the cage.
Quik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quik misses with a looping left.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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!
Quik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Quik's guard.
Quik looking for a sweep. Not yet Quik, not yet.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Quik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Quik lands with a cross.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Quik counters with a nice leg kick.
Quik misses with a hook.
Quik throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Quik is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quik throws a good cross that connects.
Quik throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Quik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quik scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Quik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quik takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quik.
Quik gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quik thinking.
Quik moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Quik throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Quik.
Quik throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Quik counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Quik throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quik.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Quik throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Quik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quik throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Jamal Quik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quik.
Quik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Quik.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Quik is looking to clinch.
Quik lands a head shot.
Quik loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quik.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Quik sprawls and moves away.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quik was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Sloppy strikes from Quik. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Quik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Quik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Quik moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Quik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Quik throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Quik throws a right hand that misses
so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Quik keeps moving.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Quik holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Quik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Quik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Quik!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to buck Quik off but Quik is having none of it.
Quik works to advance to full mount. Anderson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Quik controlling his opponent.
Turd Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quik working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jamal Quik.
I've got Quik 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Quik!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugues De Payens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Payens's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rage against the machine - Bombtrack. The crowd seem to be enjoying Some's choice of entrance music: Von Hertzen Brothers - Coming Home. Hugues De Payens could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Trouble Some's chin.
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189 lbs
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203 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugues De Payens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Payens throws a body kick that misses.
Some fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Payens checks it well.
Some misses with a body kick.
De Payens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some lands with a shot to the body.
De Payens throws a body shot but no joy.
Some fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Payens is out of range.
Some chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid body kick from Some.
Some checks a low kick from De Payens.
De Payens on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some throws a front kick that sends De Payens stumbling back into the cage.
Some looks to land a right hand but De Payens moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Payens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Some as he jumps to the side.
De Payens tries to clinch there but Some circles away.
De Payens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Payens throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Payens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Payens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Payens throws a big counter combination but Some scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some lands an overhand right.
De Payens checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Some there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Payens misses with a head kick.
A combination from De Payens does no damage.
De Payens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Payens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Payens moves out of range of the body kick.
De Payens fires out a quick counter leg kick but Some just manages to avoid it.
Trouble Some seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some throws a lazy uppercut
and De Payens counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some lands with a good body shot.
Some lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as De Payens backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from De Payens misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Payens.
Some thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Payens throws a shot from downtown. Some moves away and avoids it.
Some slips under a jab from De Payens.
Some throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Payens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Payens misses with a jab to the body
and Some counters with a nice uppercut.
De Payens misses with a head kick.
De Payens digs a good hook to Some's body.
Some checks a leg kick nicely.
Some tries to land a body kick
and De Payens counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
De Payens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Payens clobbers Some with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Payens ducks right into an uppercut from Some.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Some. Some obviously looking to wear him down.
De Payens looks to throw the jab but Some is out of range.
Some lands a nice looking body shot.
Some misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Some.
Some misses with a kick to the body.
Some scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trouble Some is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Payens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Some manages to avoid it.
Some now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Some connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Payens throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some scores with a body shot.
De Payens clinches.
Some on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Payens swings wildly with an uppercut but Some uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some misses with a punch to the body.
Some pushes De Payens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Payens trying to land knees to the body.
Some tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Payens throws a punch but it's blocked by Some.
De Payens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Some manages to end up in side control.
Some is looking to take a break and control but De Payens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Payens is looking to regain half guard here but Some keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Payens is not content to let Some control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Some displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Payens.
Some tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
De Payens swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Payens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Some. That did some damage!
Some throws out a leg kick but De Payens moves out of range and Some only half commits.
De Payens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Payens plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens lands a nice looking kick to the body. Some takes a step back to recover.
De Payens connects with a leg kick. Some looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Payens takes a swing at Some's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Payens moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some looks to land a combination. De Payens sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice defenses there by Some.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Payens.
De Payens drives through and clinches with Some against the cage.
De Payens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Some backwards.
De Payens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Some avoids it.
Some tries for a takedown but De Payens manages to get underhooks.
De Payens misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Payens pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Payens looking for a guillotine here but Some defends easily.
De Payens looking for a guillotine here but Some defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Payens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Some defends it easily.
De Payens is looking for a triangle but Some pushes his legs off easily.
De Payens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Some doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Some manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Some passes De Payens's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens looking for submissions off his back.
Some is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Some looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Payens wants to control but Some is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
De Payens is looking to improve his position.
De Payens is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Some is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some lands a jab to De Payens's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hugues De Payens will probably get the nod.
That's time! De Payens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Some takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Payens at a distance.
Some scores with a spinning back kick!
Some tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Payens was well out of range. Poor timing from Some.
De Payens blocks the body kick.
Some keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Payens misses with the combination.
Some works De Payens's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some blocks the body kick.
De Payens swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some throws the left hand but De Payens avoids the punch easily.
Some has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some cracks De Payens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Payens walks forward, straight into a front kick from Some.
Some digs a good body shot into De Payens's ribs.
De Payens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Some swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Some - that will leave a mark!
Some scores with a spinning back kick!
De Payens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Payens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Some moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from De Payens misses the target.
Some ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Payens moves away.
Some throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Payens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Payens throws a leg kick but Some sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Payens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Some.
Some connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Payens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Some is out of range and De Payens settles back down.
Some digs a good hook to De Payens's body.
Some lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Payens's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some blocks a head kick by De Payens.
De Payens motions for Some to come forward. De Payens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Payens shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Some.
De Payens throws a low kick but Some moves out of range easily.
De Payens tries to clinch but Some moves out of range.
De Payens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Payens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Payens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Some.
Some avoids the body shot from De Payens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Some is able to avoid easily.
De Payens lands a jab to the nose.
Some moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Some fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Payens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Payens throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Payens thuds a left hand into Some's body.
Good work by De Payens as he checks the leg kick.
De Payens will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Payens misses with a body kick.
Some dips to his left and cracks De Payens with an uppercut!
A lazy body kick from De Payens
and Some counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Some.
Some cracks the inside of De Payens's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Some. De Payens does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Payens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as De Payens blocks the low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Some.
De Payens pushes Some away with a front kick.
De Payens throws a head kick that half lands.
Some connects with a body shot that sends De Payens's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Some.
De Payens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Payens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Payens.
De Payens blocks a jab.
De Payens walks into a stiff left hand from Some.
De Payens moves to clinch but Some breaks away
and Some counters with a low kick, right behind De Payens 's knee.
Trouble Some seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Payens rather than just go for the knockout.
Some blocks a leg kick.
Some is trying to counter with his kicks.
Some staying out of range there.
Some looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some throws a sloppy head kick and De Payens moves out of range easily.
De Payens is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Some.
Some misses with a hook. De Payens ducked under it nicely.
De Payens swings for the body but Some moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Some!
De Payens moves out of range of the strikes.
De Payens wants to clinch up but Some keeps it at a distance.
De Payens throws a low kick, looking for Some's leg but Some calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Some.
Some lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some misses with a body kick.
Some avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Payens is looking to slow Some down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some punishes De Payens's body with a nice straight punch.
De Payens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Some sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De Payens clinches up with Some and pushes him back against the cage.
Some tries to break the clinch but De Payens is controlling the position.
Some lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Payens.
De Payens being controlled against the cage.
De Payens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Payens just stands there and leans against the cage.
Some tries a body shot but De Payens blocks it.
Some throws a head punch that misses.
Some lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Payens ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Payens no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some trying to control the position from guard on top but De Payens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Some pushes down on De Payens's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Some wants to take a breather but De Payens is having none of it.
De Payens gets back to full guard.
Some controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Payens is trying to control the position but Some postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Payens keeping moving, preventing Some from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Some preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some looks to land a body kick but De Payens moved away.
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.
Some tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Payens was well out of range. Poor timing from Some.
De Payens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Payens connects with a body shot that sends Some's belly button to the back.
De Payens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the liver by Some. Beautiful body shot.
Some throws a head kick but De Payens moves out of range.
De Payens misses with an uppercut.
A head kick from Some lands but De Payens takes it in his stride.
Some turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some connects with a solid leg kick.
Some throws a right and a left that De Payens avoids nicely.
De Payens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like De Payens was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Payens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Some finds it's way round the side to connect with De Payens's head.
De Payens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Some scores with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Some finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Some throws a lazy right hand but De Payens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Some - that will leave a mark!
Some misses with a straight left.
No joy there for De Payens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Payens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some lands a front kick.
Some throws a wild body kick that De Payens sees coming a mile off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Payens crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Some - the referee stops the clock and De Payens gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Some. De Payens manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens throws an off balance right hand
and Some counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Payens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Payens is looking to clinch.
Some connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens takes a swing at Some's ribcage but misses.
Some throws out a powerful jab.
Some works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Some scores with a hook to the body. De Payens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some misses with a left hand
and De Payens counters with an outside leg kick.
Some ducks under a wild hook from De Payens.
Some throws a low kick but De Payens avoids it.
De Payens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Some there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some scores with the left hand. De Payens knows he should have avoided that one.
Some lands a leg kick that knocks De Payens off balance momentarily.
Some takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Payens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Some.
De Payens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Some can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some throws a leg kick but De Payens checks it.
De Payens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hugues De Payens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some throws an off balance right hand
and De Payens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some misses with a low kick as De Payens jumps back.
Some scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good shot there by Some.
Some with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Payens misses with a wild combination.
De Payens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Some manages to avoid it.
De Payens tries to clinch but Some is having none of it.
De Payens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Excellent takedown into side control there by De Payens.
Some sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens tries to pass to full mount but Some defends it.
Some has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but De Payens is on him like a limpet, forcing Some back against the cage.
Some digs a right hand into De Payens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Payens's gas tank.
De Payens scores with a shoulder strike.
Some tries to work over De Payens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some working aggressively here.
Some blocking some punches.
Some blocks an uppercut.
Some has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Payens seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Some can turn it around.
De Payens lands an uppercut.
De Payens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some managing to block the knees to the body from De Payens.
Some misses with a punch to the body.
Hugues De Payens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Payens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some scores with a body shot.
Some avoids the head kick by De Payens.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Some.
De Payens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Some but Some pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Some.
Some scores with a jab to the body.
Some tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Payens was well out of range. Poor timing from Some.
Some throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some is looking to land body kicks.
Some lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Some.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trouble Some comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Some has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trouble Some!
Trouble Some is the new middleweight champion!
Trouble Some very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! 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.
Hugues De Payens was interviewed post fight and said 'Not only do you not understand my divine purpose, you judge me and cast stones. I will return, the time of judgement is upon your self, you are gods , wake up and realize you are the suffering you create, you are the love, we are one!'.
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