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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Taktarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lentti Pindegren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taktarov comes to the cage accompanied by Mind Shift. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fyodor Taktarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lentti Pindegren!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pindegren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taktarov is trying to defend but Pindegren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pindegren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taktarov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taktarov trying to hold on to Pindegren's head to control him but Pindegren postures up.
Pindegren has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Taktarov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pindegren with good strikes from the mount here!
Pindegren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pindegren prevents Taktarov from getting the reversal.
Taktarov tries to hold on but Pindegren pushes him away.
Pindegren controlling his opponent.
Pindegren is working for a guillotine from mount but Taktarov frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taktarov is in a horrible position here. Pindegren smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pindegren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Taktarov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Taktarov is working hard here to advance position.
Pindegren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taktarov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pindegren is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Taktarov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov is looking to get to half guard.
Pindegren content just to control the position here.
Taktarov tries to lock up and control but Pindegren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taktarov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pindegren landing shots from mount.
Pindegren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taktarov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pindegren controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Taktarov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Taktarov shrugs it off.
Pindegren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Taktarov hang on?
Taktarov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pindegren passes to side control.
Pindegren has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Taktarov!
Taktarov wants to hold on but Pindegren pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pindegren lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pindegren dominating with strikes here.
Pindegren landing strikes from the mount and Taktarov is in trouble!
Pindegren controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Pindegren has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Taktarov is trying desperately to improve position.
Pindegren connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pindegren controlling the pace for now.
Taktarov is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pindegren looking to control but Taktarov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lentti Pindegren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pindegren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taktarov.
Lentti Pindegren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pindegren throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taktarov was covering up waiting for the punch and Pindegren finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pindegren content to stall in guard here.
Pindegren tries to free his leg and advance position but Taktarov is retaining full guard.
Taktarov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pindegren controls the pace.
Pindegren trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Taktarov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pindegren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taktarov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taktarov looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pindegren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taktarov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taktarov looking to pass the guard.
Taktarov passes Pindegren's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pindegren wants to get back to full guard.
Pindegren is pressing down on Taktarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taktarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pindegren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taktarov trying to control but Pindegren is working from the bottom.
Taktarov preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pindegren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pindegren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Taktarov gets back to full guard.
Taktarov is trying to control the position but Pindegren postures up.
Pindegren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Taktarov's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taktarov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pindegren sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pindegren seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Taktarov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lentti Pindegren!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liv Serapha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serapha comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Feet of Flames - Warriors kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jason Diamond has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liv Serapha!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Serapha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diamond drops Serapha with a beautiful combination! Serapha stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Diamond is looking for the KO!
Serapha is rocked!
It looks like Liv Serapha has been cut.
Serapha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diamond lands a nice shot to the body.
Serapha looks gassed!
Serapha slips a straight right by Diamond.
Diamond loads up on a big right hand but Serapha slips the punch.
Diamond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diamond tests Serapha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Diamond both land. Nice combination.
Serapha is still on wobbly legs! Can Diamond finish him?
Diamond throws a shot from downtown. Serapha moves away and avoids it.
Serapha seems to have recovered his senses.
Diamond drops Serapha with a huge uppercut! Serapha drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Diamond is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Diamond!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Puno Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Budzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Budzianowski's choice of entrance music: Pudzian Band - Słowiański wiatr . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Puno Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Budzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budzianowski moves in looking to clinch but Puno Jr pushes him off.
Budzianowski misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Budzianowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Budzianowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puno Jr.
Puno Jr pushes Budzianowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Puno Jr is stalling here.
Budzianowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Mariusz Budzianowski has been cut.
Puno Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Budzianowski.
Puno Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puno Jr keeps control of Budzianowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Puno Jr.
Puno Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Puno Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puno Jr effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puno Jr.
Budzianowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puno Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Budzianowski looks gassed!
Budzianowski misses with some punches.
Puno Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Puno Jr dips a shoulder and cracks Budzianowski with a mighty uppercut! Budzianowski falls back against the cage and Puno Jr unloads with a barrage of strikes! Budzianowski is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Puno Jr screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fidel Puno Jr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bazar Daqui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bazar Daqui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daqui instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hammer.
Daqui tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hammer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hammer pulls Daqui into guard.
Hammer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daqui's guard.
Hammer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Daqui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daqui wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Daqui is keeping the position.
Daqui trying to control the position.
Daqui bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammer's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daqui accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daqui is looking to advance position but Hammer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hammer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hammer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hammer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hammer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Daqui's face.
Hammer content just to control the position here.
Daqui throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to control the pace but Daqui is squirming around nicely.
Daqui holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hammer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hammer avoids the attempt from Daqui to control.
Daqui working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Hammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to finish this one by submission but Daqui is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hammer.
Daqui wants to control but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hammer working the ground and pound effectively.
Hammer trying to control but Daqui is having none of it.
Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Daqui hang on?
Daqui is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Daqui slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Daqui is looking to control Hammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daqui avoid being mounted?
Daqui is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer prevents Daqui from improving his position.
Hammer maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Daqui could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hammer has cracked it and Daqui is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Hammer!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gjuro Gjuric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Mildenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gjuro Gjuric!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Mildenberger!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mildenberger avoids a kick to the body.
Mildenberger doesn't manage to clinch there - Gjuric circles away.
A big left from Mildenberger misses.
Mildenberger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gjuric closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gjuric is keen to just control but Mildenberger is a slippery customer.
Mildenberger is concentrating on defense, preventing Gjuric from advancing position.
Gjuric not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mildenberger is trying to stand.
Gjuric 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gjuric in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mildenberger wants to improve his position but Gjuric is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mildenberger stuffs the takedown attempt from Gjuric. Gjuric gets slowly back to his feet.
Mildenberger takes the fight into the clinch.
Mildenberger tightens his grip and picks Gjuric up, before dumping him to the ground. Gjuric manages to land in guard.
Mildenberger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gjuric. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gjuric keeping full guard, as Mildenberger tries to pass.
Gjuric is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gjuric is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gjuric has a closed guard, preventing Mildenberger from standing up.
Gjuric trying to control the position.
Gjuric thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gjuric manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mildenberger working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gjuric wants to control the pace but Mildenberger is squirming around nicely.
Gjuric controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Gjuric can't control as he wanted to and Mildenberger manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Mildenberger is refusing to be controlled, as Gjuric sits in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mildenberger motions for Gjuric to come forward. Mildenberger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mildenberger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mildenberger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gjuric rushes Mildenberger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mildenberger tries to pull guard but Gjuric won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Mildenberger fails to land.
Gjuric blocks an elbow strike.
Mildenberger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gjuric gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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 Gjuro Gjuric will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No luck for Gjuric with that takedown attempt.
Gjuric dives in and grabs Mildenberger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mildenberger pushes down on Gjuric's head and hops out.
Gjuric tries to clinch but Mildenberger is having none of it.
Karl Mildenberger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mildenberger throws a wild body kick that Gjuric sees coming a mile off.
Mildenberger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gjuric takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gjuric tries to buck Mildenberger off but Mildenberger is having none of it.
Mildenberger stands up.
Gjuric takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mildenberger - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mildenberger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mildenberger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mildenberger showed some decent athleticism there.
Mildenberger thows a huge punch but Gjuric dodges it nicely.
Mildenberger content to control rather than advance.
Gjuric is trying to maintain the position but Mildenberger is very close to passing his half guard.
Gjuric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mildenberger pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mildenberger trying to control the pace.
Mildenberger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mildenberger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mildenberger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gjuric is refusing to be controlled, as Mildenberger sits in half guard.
Gjuric trying to control but Mildenberger postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gjuric is looking to improve his position.
Mildenberger is taking a breather. Gjuric says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gjuric has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mildenberger is working away from the top position though.
Gjuric avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mildenberger.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mildenberger has a takedown stuffed.
Gjuric throws a head kick that Mildenberger semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mildenberger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gjuric tries to clinch up.
Gjuric ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gjuric.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gjuro Gjuric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gjuric takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mildenberger throws a lazy head kick
and Gjuric counters with a single leg into guard. Mildenberger didn't expect that.
Mildenberger looking to control but Gjuric passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gjuric seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mildenberger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mildenberger is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Mildenberger 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. And we move into the final round!
Gjuric closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mildenberger did well to prevent Gjuric getting side control.
Gjuric wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mildenberger keeps working.
Gjuric passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mildenberger tries to hold on but Gjuric pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gjuric controlling the pace for now.
Mildenberger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mildenberger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mildenberger is squirming around, avoiding Gjuric's attempts to control the action.
Mildenberger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mildenberger trying to control here.
Mildenberger regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two 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.
Mildenberger looking for a sweep. Not yet Mildenberger, not yet.
Gjuric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gjuric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gjuric trying to control but Mildenberger is working from the bottom.
Gjuric decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mildenberger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mildenberger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gjuric moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gjuric manages to break the clinch.
Gjuric gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mildenberger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gjuric fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Mildenberger misses.
Gjuric moves in looking to clinch but Mildenberger pushes him off.
Gjuric circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mildenberger darts in trying to clinch
and Gjuric counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gjuric.
Mildenberger wants to improve his position but instead Gjuric has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gjuric is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mildenberger misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mildenberger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mildenberger keeping moving, preventing Gjuric from controlling successfully.
Mildenberger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gjuric defends well.
Gjuric controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gjuro Gjuric showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gjuric has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gjuro Gjuric!
Gjuro Gjuric is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel McVicar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasi Leuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel McVicar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasi Leuka!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVicar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leuka as he avoids it easily.
McVicar dives in and grabs Leuka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leuka pushes down on McVicar's head and hops out.
Leuka works over McVicar's head and body with a nice combination.
No luck for McVicar with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel McVicar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVicar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leuka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McVicar shoots in and drives through. Leuka sprawls well.
A shot to de liver by Leuka. Beautiful body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Leuka as McVicar shoots in.
Leuka slaps away a takedown attempt from McVicar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McVicar is defended easily by Leuka.
McVicar is breathing heavily.
McVicar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McVicar is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leuka clinches up against the cage.
Leuka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McVicar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leuka.
Leuka lands a jab to McVicar's midsection.
McVicar dodges the punch combination from Leuka.
Leuka closes the distance and clinches.
Leuka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leuka tries to bum rush McVicar with a series of wild strikes but McVicar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McVicar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leuka was well out of range. Poor timing from McVicar.
Leuka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leuka throws a body punch but McVicar moves out of range.
Leuka scores with a three punch combo!
Oh McVicar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McVicar loses concentration momentarily and Leuka pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! McVicar crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Leuka finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lasi Leuka!
Lasi Leuka is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willem DeFoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Atleetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atleetti is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beyonce - Halo. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Willem DeFoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Atleetti!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atleetti fails with a takedown attempt.
Atleetti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DeFoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atleetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atleetti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeFoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeFoe clinches up against the cage.
DeFoe works on Atleetti's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from DeFoe.
DeFoe pushes Atleetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeFoe scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from DeFoe.
DeFoe lands a nice uppercut.
Atleetti looks gassed!
Atleetti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeFoe smiles and moves away.
DeFoe moves in looking to clinch but Atleetti pushes him off.
DeFoe tries to clinch up but Atleetti circles away and keeps his distance.
DeFoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeFoe instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from DeFoe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeFoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from DeFoe.
Atleetti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Willem DeFoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Atleetti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeFoe pushes Atleetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeFoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeFoe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atleetti or not.
A body shot lands from DeFoe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from DeFoe.
Nice body punch from DeFoe - that landed with a thud.
DeFoe works on Atleetti's body with a couple of short punches.
DeFoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeFoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atleetti.
Good body shot from DeFoe.
DeFoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeFoe lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeFoe.
DeFoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.
Atleetti tries to pull guard but DeFoe holds him up against the cage and eventually Atleetti drops back down to his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from DeFoe.
A right hand to the body from DeFoe.
DeFoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeFoe lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for DeFoe.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeFoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeFoe.
A hook to the body from DeFoe.
A short body shot lands from DeFoe as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeFoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atleetti.
DeFoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from DeFoe.
Atleetti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DeFoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeFoe is leaning against Atleetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeFoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeFoe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atleetti or not.
DeFoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from DeFoe.
DeFoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeFoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from DeFoe.
DeFoe lands with a right to the head.
DeFoe lands a shot to the body.
DeFoe presses Atleetti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeFoe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atleetti or not.
Nice body punch from DeFoe.
DeFoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.
Nice body punch from DeFoe - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for DeFoe.
A body shot lands from DeFoe.
DeFoe lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeFoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.
A hook to the body from DeFoe.
DeFoe lands a nice shot to the body.
DeFoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atleetti.
DeFoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeFoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.
DeFoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atleetti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DeFoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from DeFoe.
A left hand lands to the body for DeFoe.
DeFoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Atleetti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeFoe smiles and moves away.
Atleetti is looking to clinch but DeFoe is avoiding it.
DeFoe throws a combination that misses
and Atleetti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeFoe thinking.
Atleetti is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeFoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeFoe avoids the body shot from Atleetti.
Willem DeFoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atleetti misses with a wild body shot.
DeFoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Atleetti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeFoe.
DeFoe is looking to clinch but Atleetti is avoiding it.
Atleetti darts in trying to clinch
and DeFoe counters by moving into the clinch.
DeFoe presses Atleetti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atleetti tries to pull guard but DeFoe holds him up against the cage and eventually Atleetti drops back down to his feet.
Atleetti fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from DeFoe.
A right hook to the body lands for DeFoe.
A shot in the inside from DeFoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willem DeFoe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
DeFoe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeFoe lands a right hand.
DeFoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeFoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DeFoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.
DeFoe gets through Atleetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeFoe lands a shot to the body.
DeFoe scores with a shot to the side of Atleetti's head.
DeFoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atleetti.
DeFoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.
DeFoe is working Atleetti over against the cage.
DeFoe digs a right hand into Atleetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atleetti's gas tank.
DeFoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeFoe lands a nice shot to the body.
DeFoe lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for DeFoe.
DeFoe is working Atleetti over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeFoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.
DeFoe cracks Atleetti with a nice body shot.
DeFoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DeFoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atleetti.
DeFoe scores with a shoulder strike.
DeFoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeFoe lands a body shot.
DeFoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeFoe digs a right hand into Atleetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atleetti's gas tank.
A body shot lands from DeFoe.
Willem DeFoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DeFoe digs a right hand underneath Atleetti's ribcage. Atleetti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, DeFoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeFoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atleetti can do to turn this around?
DeFoe scores with a shot to the side of Atleetti's head.
DeFoe pushes Atleetti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeFoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeFoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atleetti.
DeFoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeFoe lands a body shot.
DeFoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.
Atleetti tries to pull guard but DeFoe holds him up against the cage and eventually Atleetti drops back down to his feet.
Atleetti takes a shot to the head.
DeFoe presses Atleetti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeFoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeFoe lands an uppercut.
DeFoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atleetti.
DeFoe pushes Atleetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeFoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeFoe lands a right hand.
DeFoe is leaning against Atleetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeFoe is working Atleetti over against the cage.
DeFoe pushes Atleetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeFoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeFoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.
Atleetti tries to pull guard but DeFoe holds him up against the cage and eventually Atleetti drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from DeFoe - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from DeFoe.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeFoe.
DeFoe lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from DeFoe.
Atleetti jumps guard but DeFoe stands there with Atleetti around his waist. Atleetti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Willem DeFoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Atleetti.
DeFoe lands a shot to the body.
DeFoe lands a nice shot to the body.
DeFoe cracks Atleetti with a nice body shot.
DeFoe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DeFoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from DeFoe.
A right hook to the body lands for DeFoe.
A left hand lands to the body for DeFoe.
DeFoe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atleetti or not.
A right handed body shot lands from DeFoe.
DeFoe scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from DeFoe as the two fighters clinch.
DeFoe lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from DeFoe.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeFoe.
Atleetti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeFoe walks away with a smile on his face. Atleetti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DeFoe has Atleetti up against the cage in a clinch.
DeFoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Atleetti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DeFoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from DeFoe.
A hook to the body from DeFoe.
A body shot lands from DeFoe.
DeFoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DeFoe lands a body shot.
Atleetti takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeFoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from DeFoe.
DeFoe is working Atleetti over against the cage.
DeFoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeFoe presses Atleetti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeFoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Atleetti jumps guard but DeFoe stands there with Atleetti around his waist. Atleetti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from DeFoe.
Atleetti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeFoe smiles and moves away.
DeFoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atleetti manages to avoid it.
DeFoe throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atleetti takes a swing at DeFoe's ribcage but misses.
Atleetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Atleetti keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willem DeFoe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Atleetti darts in and clinches DeFoe up against the cage.
DeFoe digs a right hand underneath Atleetti's ribcage. Atleetti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeFoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.
DeFoe lands a nice uppercut.
DeFoe digs a right hand underneath Atleetti's ribcage. Atleetti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from DeFoe.
A left hand lands to the body for DeFoe.
DeFoe lands with a right to the head.
DeFoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atleettis head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeFoe.
DeFoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeFoe pushes Atleetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeFoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atleetti is rocked!
Still in the clinch, DeFoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atleetti is still on wobbly legs! Can DeFoe finish him?
Good body shot from DeFoe.
A short right from DeFoe on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeFoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.
A short left from DeFoe.
DeFoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeFoe.
DeFoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeFoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from DeFoe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeFoe lands with a left to the head.
DeFoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.
DeFoe lands a shot to the body.
DeFoe lands a body punch.
DeFoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeFoe lands a nice shot to the body.
DeFoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeFoe lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from DeFoe as the two fighters clinch.
Atleetti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeFoe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Atleetti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeFoe smiles and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by DeFoe as he connects with a hook.
DeFoe misses with a hook. Atleetti ducked under it nicely.
DeFoe instigates a clinch.
DeFoe lands a shot to the body.
Atleetti seems to have recovered his senses.
DeFoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeFoe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeFoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from DeFoe as the two fighters clinch.
DeFoe gets through Atleetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeFoe lands a left hand.
DeFoe scores with a hook to the body.
DeFoe scores with a shoulder strike.
DeFoe works on Atleetti's body with a couple of short punches.
DeFoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeFoe pushes Atleetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for DeFoe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeFoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for DeFoe.
DeFoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atleetti fails to pull guard.
Willem DeFoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Atleetti.
DeFoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeFoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from DeFoe.
DeFoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from DeFoe.
Atleetti fails to pull guard.
Atleetti tries to pull guard but DeFoe holds him up against the cage and eventually Atleetti drops back down to his feet.
DeFoe lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeFoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeFoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.
DeFoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeFoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeFoe lands a shot to the body.
DeFoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeFoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeFoe pushes Atleetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Atleetti fails to pull guard.
DeFoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.
DeFoe is leaning against Atleetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeFoe pushes Atleetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeFoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from DeFoe.
DeFoe is working Atleetti over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from DeFoe.
DeFoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeFoe lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeFoe.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeFoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeFoe is working Atleetti over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from DeFoe on the inside.
DeFoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.
Atleetti drags the fight down to the ground.
Atleetti working for a triangle but DeFoe defends it easily.
DeFoe looking to pass the guard.
Willem DeFoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atleetti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeFoe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Atleetti is tightening it up a little... DeFoe has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! DeFoe reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! DeFoe taps out! nice BJJ there by Atleetti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antti Atleetti!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bruso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Gomes Silva (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bruso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Gomes Silva!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bruso leaves Gomes Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gomes Silva takes one to the chin there.
Bruso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gomes Silva. That did some damage!
Good shot there by Bruso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Bruso.
Gomes Silva misses the shot to the body.
Bruso sends Gomes Silva crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bruso is motioning to the referee to let Gomes Silva up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gomes Silva is rocked!
Gomes Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomes Silva shoots in for a takedown but Bruso shows good takedown defense.
Thomas Bruso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Gomes Silva.
Gomes Silva looks gassed!
Bruso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomes Silva.
Bruso sends Gomes Silva crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bruso is motioning to the referee to let Gomes Silva up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bruso stuffs the takedown.
Bruso feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Gomes Silva crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thomas Bruso!
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