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MMAHelsinki - 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Faction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feyd Rabban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Faction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Feyd Rabban!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faction lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rabban backs up against the cage.
Faction looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rabban is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Faction clinches with his opponent.
Faction breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faction instigates a clinch.
Faction ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Faction no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Faction wants to sweep here but Rabban controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faction seems keen to control Rabban's posture.
Rabban trying to control but Faction is working from the bottom.
Rabban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rabban wants to control from the top but Faction keeps moving.
Rabban throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faction works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rabban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faction wants to sweep here but Rabban controlling him for the moment.
Rabban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Faction keeping moving, preventing Rabban from controlling successfully.
Faction preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faction lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rabban is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rabban has his foot on Faction's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Faction works his way back into a safe position though.
Faction stands up from Rabban's guard - Faction perhaps looking for a knockout.
Faction changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rabban looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabban wants to control but Faction postures up.
Faction throws a strike aimed at the side of Rabban's head but Rabban avoids it well.
Rabban can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rabban has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rabban is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Faction 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.
Rabban looking for submissions off his back.
Rabban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rabban looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabban wants to get back to full guard.
Faction decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A punch combination from Faction misses.
Faction throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rabban closes this distance looking for a takedown but Faction circles away.
Faction closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rabban did well to prevent Faction getting side control.
Rabban missing with punches from the bottom.
Rabban looking for submissions off his back.
Rabban looks winded!
Faction is taking a breather. Rabban 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faction thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rabban's head.
Faction throwing shots but Rabban is blocking nicely.
Rabban is trying to maintain the position but Faction is very close to passing his half guard.
Faction is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rabban is looking to improve his position.
Faction keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rabban looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Faction thows a huge punch but Rabban dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Faction dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Faction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Faction closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Faction lands in his opponent's guard.
Faction wants to control from the top but Rabban keeps moving.
Max Faction overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rabban looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Faction stands up over Rabban, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rabban keeping full guard, as Faction tries to pass.
Faction connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabban keeping moving, preventing Faction from controlling successfully.
Faction postures up.
Rabban is looking for a triangle but Faction pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabban looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Faction passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Faction seems content to control.
Faction slips a nice elbow through Rabban's hands, connecting with Rabban's forehead.
Rabban is trying to maintain the position but Faction is very close to passing his half guard.
Faction trying to pass the guard but Rabban defending well.
Faction is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabban can do to turn this around?
Rabban looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faction stands up and beckons Rabban to join him on the feet.
Faction tries a head kick but it misses.
Faction closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rabban did well to prevent Faction getting side control.
Rabban is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faction pulls his head out easily.
Rabban keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Faction thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rabban flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rabban keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Faction throwing shots but Rabban is blocking nicely.
Rabban keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabban trying to control here.
Rabban actively working from the bottom here.
Faction is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rabban is looking for a sweep. Faction is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rabban gets full guard.
Rabban has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faction can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabban is breathing heavily.
Faction loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rabban looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Faction throws a big elbow that misses.
Faction trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faction loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Faction 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.
Faction postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rabban utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Faction wants to pass the guard but Rabban is keeping the position.
Rabban escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faction gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Faction is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faction seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rabban for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Faction 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!
Rabban scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Faction manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rabban keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rabban breaks from the clinch.
Faction avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rabban throws a sloppy head kick and Faction moves out of range easily.
Rabban darts in and clinches Faction up against the cage.
Faction successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rabban looking to pass the guard.
Faction keeping moving, preventing Rabban from controlling successfully.
Rabban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faction is keeping the position for now.
Rabban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabban trying to control the position from guard on top but Faction is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faction managing to control the position.
Rabban won't allow Faction to sweep him here.
Rabban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faction is keeping the position for now.
Faction throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rabban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rabban throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Faction moves into range and clinches up with Rabban.
Rabban breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabban darts in looking for a takedown but Faction gets double underhooks and turns Rabban into the cage.
Rabban misses with a jab, cross combination.
Faction moves into the clinch.
Rabban manages to break the clinch.
Rabban throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rabban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Faction moves into the clinch successfully.
Rabban tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rabban wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rabban is trying to push Faction away but Faction has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rabban takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rabban tries to close the distance and clinch but Faction swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faction drives through and clinches with Rabban against the cage.
Rabban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rabban jumps guard but Faction stands there with Rabban around his waist. Rabban gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Faction breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faction escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rabban fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faction lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Faction.
Rabban fails with a takedown attempt.
Max Faction has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feyd Rabban.
Rabban darts in looking for a takedown but Faction gets double underhooks and turns Rabban into the cage.
Faction drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rabban sprawls and moves away.
Faction pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabban avoids the head kick by Faction.
Rabban fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rabban wants to clinch up but Faction keeps it at a distance.
Max Faction is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabban shoots in looking for a takedown but Faction manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rabban's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Faction. That snapped Rabban's head back.
Faction shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faction drops back looking for a leg! Rabban is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rabban manages to kick Faction off! Faction jumps back into Rabban's guard.
Feyd Rabban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faction stands up from Rabban's guard - Faction perhaps looking for a knockout.
Faction closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rabban throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Rabban is looking for a sweep.
Max Faction is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rabban throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Faction showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Faction has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Faction!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Palmeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanzhar Nurpulaev (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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Palmeri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sanzhar Nurpulaev!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmeri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurpulaev's head.
Nurpulaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nurpulaev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Palmeri is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurpulaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurpulaev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nurpulaev tries to stand but Palmeri is controlling his head.
Nurpulaev trying to control the position but Palmeri is working away.
Nurpulaev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palmeri, who protects the arm well.
Palmeri struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurpulaev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Palmeri is trying to improve his position.
Palmeri is not content to let Nurpulaev control the position.
Palmeri is looking to reverse the position.
Nurpulaev tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nurpulaev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Palmeri is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Palmeri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurpulaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurpulaev trying to control the action but Palmeri is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmeri struggling a bit here.
Palmeri holds on to Nurpulaev's head and controls the position momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurpulaev should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Palmeri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurpulaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Palmeri counters with a one-two to the body.
Oooh a lovely combination from Palmeri sends Nurpulaev down but not out. Palmeri dives into side control looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri working the ground and pound.
Nurpulaev is rocked!
A big shot lands for Palmeri! That's hurt Nurpulaev! Will he recover? Palmeri fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Palmeri!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Hairston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lenny Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Will Hairston!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hairston moves out of range as Bang throws a body kick.
Hairston shoots in but Bang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hairston drops Bang with a beautiful combination! Bang stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hairston is looking for the KO!
It looks like Lenny Bang has been cut.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bang misses with a double jab.
Bang throws a series of punches but Hairston avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hairston circles away quickly and effectively.
Hairston misses with a double jab.
Bang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hairston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
Hairston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hairston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hairston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hairston's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hairston duly obliges.
Hairston misses with a two punch combination.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Bang got wobbled bad by a big combination! Hairston presses forward with punches and knees until Bang stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Bang closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Hairston!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaki Zaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes into the arena with Savages by Theory of a Deadman blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zaki Zaki!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter misses with a double jab.
Hunter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crunch! Hunter slams his shin into Zaki's torso.
Hunter closes the distance and pushes Zaki back into the cage.
Hunter landing knees to the head.
Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
Hunter pushes Zaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunter.
Hunter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zaki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHunter.
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunter lands a jab-cross combination.
Zaki tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaki looks winded!
Hunter scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter lands with a nice body kick.
Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zaki can't break the clinch.
Hunter lands a body shot in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Hunter.
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Hunter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hunter has Zaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaki blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Zaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunter is looking for a counter combo.
Hunter cracks a nice hook into Zaki's ribs.
Jeremy Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter scores with a three punch combo!
Hunter scores with a push kick.
Zaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunter lands a nice elbow.
Hunter lands an elbow that stopped Zaki in his tracks for a moment.
Hunter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hunter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Hunter.
Hunter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zaki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Hunter.
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunter can pounce on him.
Hunter scores with a kick to the body.
Zaki takes one on the button.
Zaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hunter - that will leave a mark!
Zaki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hunter.
Hunter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Hunter tenderised Zaki's leg. Zaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zaki misses with a kick to the body.
Zaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hunter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zaki somewhat.
Jeremy Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Hunter landing knees to the body.
Hunter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hunter scores a nice knee to the body.
Zaki is trying to pull guard but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter breaks the clinch.
Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Hunter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hunter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zaki's head.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter scores with a three punch combo!
Zaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunter misses with the combination.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunter stuffs the takedown attempt from Zaki. Zaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeremy Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunter avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jeremy Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunter scores with a one two! Zaki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hunter throws a head kick that half lands.
Jeremy Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunter throws a head kick that Zaki semi-blocks.
Zaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hunter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Hunter.
A swing and a miss from Zaki.
Hunter scores with a head kick.
Hunter is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hunter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zaki is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Hunter catches Zaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaki slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
Zaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zaki shoots in for a takedown but Hunter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jeremy Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hunter.
A short right from Hunter on the inside.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaki can do to turn this around?
Hunter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hunter stops a takedown attempt from Zaki.
Jeremy Hunter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunter lands with a right to the head.
Zaki takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hunter breaks the clinch.
Zaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunter rushes Zaki and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
Zaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunter lands an elbow inside that Zaki shrugs off.
Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Hunter lands a nice looking body kick.
Hunter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Hunter throws a one two combo.
Zaki looks for a takedown but Hunter sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaki moves in looking to clinch but Hunter pushes him off.
Hunter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunter working Zaki over with knees to the body.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hunter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zaki tried to score with a low kick but Hunter checks it.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaki shoots in for a takedown but Hunter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hunter throws a right hand that Zaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaki also avoids with ease.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Hunter dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A punch combination from Hunter misses.
A good leg kick by Hunter.
Hunter has Zaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Hunter has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
Hunter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Hunter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hunter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hunter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaki blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Hunter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck for Zaki with that takedown attempt.
Zaki tries to clinch up.
Zaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunter feints a jab promting Zaki to slip. Hunter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zaki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hunter prevents it.
Jeremy Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
Hunter connects with a knee to the head.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunter feints a jab promting Zaki to slip. Hunter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zaki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zaki wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Zaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hunter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zaki is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hunter is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zaki.
Hunter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zaki is working for takedown but Hunter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.
Zaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunter lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter throws a nice head kick!
Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunter with a knee to the head.
Zaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zaki tries to pull guard but Hunter holds him up against the cage and eventually Zaki drops back down to his feet.
Zaki is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunter gets an underhook and turns Zaki into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hunter obliges.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaki takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunter scores with a spinning back kick!
Hunter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zaki's calf.
Hunter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hunter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunter stuffs the takedown.
Hunter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter lands a leg kick that knocks Zaki off balance momentarily.
Hunter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zaki Zaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeremy Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hunter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Hunter!
Jeremy Hunter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaani Latvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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273 lbs
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248 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaani Latvala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ron Bob!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latvala lands a really nice looking cross but Bob seems unphased.
Bob fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Latvala, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Bob on the inside.
Bob lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bob.
Bob lands a right hand.
Latvala could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Latvala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bob drops Latvala onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Latvala is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Latvala is rocked!
Bob lands a big right hand that drops Latvala! The killer instinct kicks in and Bob finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bob!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Bob!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bjorkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Luigi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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200 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Bjorkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Luigi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luigi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bjorkman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luigi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bjorkman clinches up against the cage.
Luigi tries to land a knee to the head but Bjorkman blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bjorkman.
Luigi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bjorkman blocks it with crossed arms.
Luigi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjorkman prevents Luigi from breaking the clinch.
Luigi blocking some punches.
Bjorkman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bjorkman with a hook.
Luigi throws a leg kick but Bjorkman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Luigi throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luigi.
Bjorkman checks a leg kick.
Luigi tries to clinch there but Bjorkman circles away.
Bjorkman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bjorkman is stalling here.
Bjorkman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorkman misses with a punch to the body.
Bjorkman leaning against his opponent.
Bjorkman lands a right hand.
Bjorkman scores with a shoulder strike.
Luigi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bjorkman blocks it with crossed arms.
Luigi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bjorkman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luigi.
Luigi is trying to force a seperation but Bjorkman has the dominant position.
Bjorkman has Luigi pushed against the cage.
Luigi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luigi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luigi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjorkman swats away the attempt to clinch by Luigi.
We've been told by Bjorkman's head coaches at The Fallen Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bjorkman checks a low kick from Luigi.
Luigi throws a low kick, looking for Bjorkman's leg but Bjorkman calmly moves out of range.
Luigi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Mario Luigi has been cut.
Bjorkman keeps the fight on the outside.
Luigi tries to close the distance and clinch but Bjorkman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bjorkman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bjorkman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luigi is looking to clinch but Bjorkman is avoiding it.
Luigi throws a low kick but Bjorkman moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Bjorkman.
Luigi is rocked!
Luigi doesn't manage to clinch there - Bjorkman circles away.
Luigi is still on wobbly legs! Can Bjorkman finish him?
Bjorkman knocks out Luigi with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Bjorkman before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Bjorkman picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Bjorkman!
Erik Bjorkman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Motoumba Kalakoda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hussein Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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308 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Motoumba Kalakoda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hussein Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahl keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stahl tries a quick counter leg kick but Kalakoda is wise to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalakoda.
Stahl tries to counter with a clinch but Kalakoda shakes him off and moves away.
Kalakoda is looking to clinch but Stahl is avoiding it.
Kalakoda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kalakoda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stahl on the ground.
Stahl 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.
Stahl trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalakoda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stahl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalakoda defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stahl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kalakoda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stahl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalakoda trying to control the position from guard on top but Stahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalakoda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kalakoda drops back looking for a leg! Stahl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stahl manages to kick Kalakoda off! Kalakoda jumps back into Stahl's guard.
Stahl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kalakoda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stahl is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kalakoda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stahl is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalakoda pushing down on Stahl's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stahl trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kalakoda throws some wild stikes that Stahl manages to avoid easily.
Stahl tries to lock up and control but Kalakoda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kalakoda looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stahl is looking to get to half guard.
Kalakoda looking to finish with strikes here!
Kalakoda working for a submission but Stahl is keeping him at bay.
Kalakoda 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kalakoda 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.
Kalakoda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Stahl 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.
Kalakoda looking to control but Stahl is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stahl is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kalakoda throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stahl because Kalakoda loaded up on that one.
Stahl can't escape the position.
Kalakoda sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Stahl tries to hold on but Kalakoda postures up.
Kalakoda wants to finish this one by submission but Stahl is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kalakoda.
Stahl really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stahl avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kalakoda.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalakoda throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stahl because Kalakoda loaded up on that one.
Stahl is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kalakoda has hold of Stahl's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stahl manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stahl holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kalakoda tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Stahl is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kalakoda thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stahl can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Kalakoda there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stahl is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalakoda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kalakoda working for a guillotine from mount but Stahl is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Motoumba Kalakoda dominated that 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.
Stahl throws a leg kick but Kalakoda checks it.
Stahl throws a sloppy body shot
and Kalakoda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kalakoda 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.
Kalakoda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stahl moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalakoda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stahl is keeping the position for now.
Stahl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kalakoda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalakoda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalakoda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stahl can do to turn this around?
Kalakoda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stahl working a defensive guard here.
Kalakoda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stahl works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalakoda throwing strikes but missing.
Stahl wants to sweep here but Kalakoda controlling him for the moment.
Kalakoda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kalakoda throwing strikes from guard but Stahl blocks nicely.
Stahl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kalakoda's guard.
Stahl thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalakoda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kalakoda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kalakoda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalakoda won't allow Stahl to sweep him here.
Kalakoda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kalakoda throwing strikes but missing.
Stahl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalakoda.
Kalakoda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalakoda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stahl works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalakoda trying to control but Stahl is working from the bottom.
Stahl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stahl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stahl keeping moving, preventing Kalakoda from controlling successfully.
Stahl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalakoda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kalakoda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stahl is keeping the position for now.
Stahl escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalakoda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stahl keeping full guard, as Kalakoda tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalakoda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Motoumba Kalakoda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stahl manages to get to full guard.
Kalakoda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kalakoda trying to control but Stahl is working from the bottom.
Stahl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stahl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalakoda is looking to work some ground and pound but Stahl has wrist control.
Stahl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stahl trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Motoumba Kalakoda dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kalakoda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kalakoda wants it to stay on the feet.
Kalakoda feinted with a counter takedown.
Kalakoda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stahl can't do much from the bottom here.
Kalakoda misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Stahl tries to buck Kalakoda off but Kalakoda is having none of it.
Kalakoda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kalakoda trying to control the position but Stahl is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl regains half guard.
Kalakoda seems to be working for a kimura but Stahl defends the submission attempt.
Stahl looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalakoda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stahl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalakoda.
Stahl is looking to improve his position.
Kalakoda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kalakoda is looking for a kimura but Stahl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kalakoda to get the leverage.
Stahl is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalakoda pulls his head out easily.
Stahl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stahl tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kalakoda has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Stahl tries to hold on but Kalakoda pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalakoda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Stahl working to try and regain half guard.
Kalakoda throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kalakoda unloads with some shots from mount but Stahl bucks and avoids them well.
Stahl tries to hold on but Kalakoda pushes him away.
Kalakoda working for a guillotine from mount but Stahl is in no mood to give up.
Stahl tries to lock up and control but Kalakoda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stahl is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalakoda 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.
Stahl is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kalakoda 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.
Kalakoda looking for a guillotine from mount but Stahl is having none of it.
Kalakoda is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stahl has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kalakoda prevents Stahl from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Kalakoda there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kalakoda jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stahl is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stahl and Kalakoda has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kalakoda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalakoda working away.
Hussein Stahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalakoda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stahl, who protects the arm well.
Stahl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kalakoda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stahl is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kalakoda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stahl tries to roll over but Kalakoda keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalakoda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Motoumba Kalakoda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kalakoda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stahl sees it coming and defends easily.
Kalakoda 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Motoumba Kalakoda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kalakoda, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Motoumba Kalakoda!
Motoumba Kalakoda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, American Encore. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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29
212 lbs
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217 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doyle Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Wood!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Hawk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
Hawk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wood!
Wood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Wood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Hawk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk tries to counter with a takedown but Wood is quick to defend against it.
Hawk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wood scores with a hook.
Hawk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Wood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hawk on the side of the head.
Hawk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wood drops Hawk with a beautiful combination! Hawk stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wood is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wood sprawls and moves away.
Hawk moves out of range of the leg kick from Wood.
Hawk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wood sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood throws a shot to the body.
Wood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hawk's calf.
Wood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Wood misses.
Hawk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hawk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawk moves out of range of the body kick from Wood.
Wood lands a nice looking body kick.
Wood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oooooh!!! Wood has knocked Hawk down with a huge combo! Wood steps away and waves a wobbly Hawk back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hawk is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood flashes Hawk a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Hawk's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Hawk crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Wood punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Wood!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lorne Greenebaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knowles Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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151 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lorne Greenebaum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knowles Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Greenebaum to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greenebaum manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greenebaum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson trying to control but Greenebaum is working from the bottom.
Greenebaum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Greenebaum working Jackson over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Greenebaum working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Greenebaum is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Greenebaum 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.
Jackson trying to control but Greenebaum postures up.
Greenebaum working Jackson over with strikes.
Greenebaum drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Greenebaum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is staying active underneath Greenebaum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Greenebaum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Greenebaum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Greenebaum is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Greenebaum sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson pushes Greenebaum off looking to stand but Greenebaum dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has hold of Greenebaum's hands but Greenebaum slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Greenebaum drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is rocked!
Greenebaum lands a big elbow - Jackson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Greenebaum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorne Greenebaum!
Lorne Greenebaum decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Knowles Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky. I was just caught slipping and I can only blame myself.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe County (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Selassie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe County has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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280 lbs
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225 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe County!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Selassie!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
County is looking to clinch but Selassie is avoiding it.
Selassie feints the counter takedown.
County slips under a jab.
County with a hook.
County forces Selassie back against the cage and clinches.
Selassie wants a takedown.
County taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from County.
Selassie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. County smiles and moves away.
Selassie misses with a straight left.
Selassie fails to land the takedown.
Joe County has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Selassie.
County tries to work over Selassie's front leg with a kick but Selassie checks it.
County throws a low kick but Selassie moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selassie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by County as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for County.
It looks like Victor Selassie has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
County is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Selassie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
County throws a hook to the side of Selassie's head but Selassie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
County cracks a nice hook into Selassie's ribs.
County darts in and clinches Selassie up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from County.
County keeps control of Selassie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by County.
County scores with a shoulder strike.
County misses with an elbow over the top.
County stalls.
County avoiding damage.
Selassie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
County lands a body shot.
Selassie has County pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. County manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
County pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selassie has had enough of the clinch but County keeps him there for the moment.
County stalling in the clinch.
Selassie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A bit of stalling here from County.
Selassie is trying to force a seperation but County has the dominant position.
Selassie wants to break free but County has control.
County is pushing Selassie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
County's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe County.
County takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
County staying out of range there.
County connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
County clinches up with Selassie and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from County.
County prevents Selassie from breaking the clinch.
County is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Selassie is looking to break free of the clinch but County has double underhooks.
Selassie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but County gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Selassie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Selassie is looking for a takedown.
County taking a breather.
County is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
County lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by County.
Selassie has hold of one of County's legs. County is fighting the takedown attempt but Selassie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selassie throws a big elbow that misses.
County on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if County tries to get out of the position.
County working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Selassie.
Selassie with a nice head shot there.
Selassie trying to control the position from guard on top but County is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
County keeping full guard, as Selassie tries to pass.
Selassie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Selassie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
County avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
County tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Selassie looking to sit in guard and control but County gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe County dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Selassie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
County rushes Selassie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Selassie tries for a takedown but County manages to get underhooks.
Selassie wants to get back to striking at distance but County won't allow it.
Selassie is trying to force a seperation but County has the dominant position.
Selassie can't break the clinch.
Selassie manages to break the clinch.
County scores with a nice right hand.
County lands with an uppercut that bounces Selassie off the cage and back into range.
Selassie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
County fails with an attempt to clinch.
County moves forwards but Selassie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Selassie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
County thuds his right hand into Selassie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That has opened up Victor Selassie's cut even more.
County connects with a right hand. Selassie shakes it off.
County clinches up with Selassie and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
County prevents Selassie from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County lands a right hand that snaps the head of Selassie backwards.
Selassie goes for a takedown in the clinch but County prevents it.
Selassie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Selassie manages to end up in side control.
County is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Selassie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
County controlling the position well.
Selassie is just content to waste time from the top position. County takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
County seems keen to control Selassie's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selassie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Selassie trying to control but County is working from the bottom.
County pulls Selassie in close to prevent any damage.
Selassie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
County preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Selassie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
County has his hands on Selassie's head, controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
County defending well as Selassie loads up on a big left hand.
Selassie scores with a hook.
County moves out of range of the strikes.
County throws out a loose jab but Selassie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Selassie swats away the attempt to clinch by County.
A little jabbing left from Selassie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
County moves into range and connects with a jab.
County moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The cut above Victor Selassie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Selassie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from County finds it's way round the side to connect with Selassie's head.
County scores with a sloppy right hand. Selassie should have avoided that one.
Victor Selassie's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
It looks like County has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
County moves into the clinch.
Selassie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Selassie is trying to push County away but County has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Selassie breaks the clinch.
Selassie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. County sees it coming and avoids it easily.
County is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Selassie can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selassie looks to land a right hand but County moved out of range.
Selassie throws a hook but County blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selassie lands with a nice body punch.
County moves into the clinch.
Selassie working hard to break the clinch.
Selassie tries to score a body lock takedown but County shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joe County has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Selassie.
A bit of stalling here from County.
Selassie tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from County.
County manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Selassie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Selassie is trying to drag County to the mat but County just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
County effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe County dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Selassie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
County throws a hook to the side of Selassie's head but Selassie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Selassie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Selassie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
County takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Selassie throws a body shot but no joy.
Joe County is winning the standup battle so far.
Selassie throws a hook but County avoids it easily.
County misses with a lunging right hand
and Selassie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
County makes his way to full guard. A much better position for County.
Selassie is fighting to break County's control of his arms but County is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selassie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
County tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Selassie trying to control the position from guard on top but County is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
County is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from County misses.
Selassie avoids a kick to the body.
Joe County is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
County uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Selassie.
Selassie tests County's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Selassie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
County closes the distance and pushes Selassie back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selassie looking for a takedown.
County is pressed up against the cage. Selassie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag County down to the mat. County avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joe County has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Selassie.
County lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Selassie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
County misses with a leg kick.
County throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
County connects with a jab.
Selassie cracks County with a right hand to the side of the head.
Selassie fails with a takedown attempt.
County throws a head kick but Selassie moves out of range.
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!
Selassie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
County rushes Selassie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
County misses with a shot to the kidneys.
County manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selassie wants to get back to striking at distance but County won't allow it.
Selassie tries for a takedown but County manages to get underhooks.
County keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Selassie's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from County.
County is struggling to control the position.
County seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Selassie is trying to force a seperation but County has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from County.
Selassie jumps guard but County turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Selassie has had enough of the clinch but County keeps him there for the moment.
County will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Selassie up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on County - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
County gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
County holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Selassie has County pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. County manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
County just leaning against Selassie, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe County.
County takes one to the side of the head.
County looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Selassie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt County.
County tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Selassie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
County lands with a nice body punch.
Selassie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
County closes the distance and pushes Selassie back into the cage.
Selassie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
County lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Selassie or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on County - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe County clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Selassie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Selassie is trying to push County away but County has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Selassie is looking to break free of the clinch but County has double underhooks.
County stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Selassie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but County has him pressed against the cage.
Selassie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Selassie trying to control but County is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selassie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Selassie looking to sit in guard and control but County gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Selassie wants to sweep here but County controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
County stops Selassie from standing up.
County is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Selassie is looking for a triangle but County pushes his legs off easily.
County controls from within his opponent's guard.
County trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
County feints a jab promting Selassie to slip. County then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Selassie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
County scores with a decent looking hook.
County thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
County clinches.
County gets underhooks to prevent Selassie's takedown attempt.
County is stalling here.
County stalling the fight.
County throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Selassie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, County scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Victor Selassie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe County!
Joe County retains his heavyweight title!
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