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MMAHelsinki - 66 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roldo Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Lovejoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Lovejoy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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157 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roldo Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Lovejoy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovejoy connects with a high kick.
It looks like Roldo Hayes has been cut.
Lovejoy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hayes is rocked!
Lovejoy lands a big head kick that sends Hayes to the canvas! Lovejoy follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Lovejoy!
A victorious Jake Lovejoy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus McKenna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Starker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Under Milk Wood kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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235 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gus McKenna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Starker!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenna lands the left hand.
Starker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McKenna just misses with a punch to the body.
McKenna scores with a decent looking hook.
McKenna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKenna jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McKenna loads up on a big right hand but Starker slips the punch.
McKenna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Starker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna throws a head kick but Starker moves out of range.
Starker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Starker moves forwards but McKenna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKenna.
McKenna scores with a nice head shot.
Gus McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starker walks into a jab.
McKenna throws an overhand right that lands on Starker's shoulder, as Starker tries to avoid the shot.
McKenna moves away from the strike by Starker.
A slow jab from Starker misses its intended target.
As Starker backs away, McKenna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McKenna's corner calls for a 1-2. McKenna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKenna misses with a hook.
McKenna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKenna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McKenna is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McKenna throws a jab but it's blocked by Starker.
Starker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from McKenna.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenna getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Starker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
McKenna lands with a good body shot.
Starker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Starker does it's job there.
Starker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Starker wants to counter the offense by McKenna and move into the clinch position.
Starker scores with the left hand. McKenna knows he should have avoided that one.
Starker looks to throw the jab but McKenna is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by McKenna!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McKenna tries to bum rush Starker with a series of wild strikes but Starker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Starker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Starker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Starker looks to land a left hand but McKenna moved out of range nicely.
McKenna throws an overhand right that lands on Starker's shoulder, as Starker tries to avoid the shot.
McKenna throws a jab when Starker was well out of range.
Starker tries to clinch but McKenna moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McKenna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Starker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gus McKenna's cut is getting worse.
McKenna gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Starker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McKenna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKenna throwing a counter right hand but Starker manages to avoid it.
McKenna throws an overhand right that lands on Starker's shoulder, as Starker tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Starker lands.
Starker slips a jab from McKenna.
McKenna keeps the fight on the outside.
McKenna fires out a quick counter leg kick but Starker just manages to avoid it.
Starker 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.
McKenna connects with a right hand. Starker shakes it off.
That kick from McKenna tenderised Starker's leg. Starker is trying to keep his angry face on.
McKenna throws a hook but Starker blocks it.
Starker staying out of range there.
Starker tries to counter with a clinch but McKenna shakes him off and moves away.
Starker clinches up with McKenna and pushes him back against the cage.
Starker struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenna controls his hands.
Starker misses with a punch to the body.
Starker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Starker swings wildly with an uppercut but McKenna uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus McKenna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Starker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away.
McKenna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Starker.
McKenna moves out of range as Starker strikes.
Starker lands a jab to the head.
McKenna listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McKenna throws a shot from downtown. Starker moves away and avoids it.
McKenna fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Starker is out of range.
Starker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Starker just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starker wants to clinch.
Starker swings widly with a right hand
and Starker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from McKenna.
A telegraphed right hand from McKenna misses the target.
Starker tries to counter by closing the distance.
McKenna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McKenna throws a chopping leg kick but Starker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Starker slips under a jab from McKenna.
Starker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McKenna looks to throw the jab but Starker is out of range.
McKenna throws a shot from downtown. Starker moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Starker.
Starker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Starker tries to clinch but McKenna is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Starker.
Starker slips under a jab.
Gus McKenna is winning the standup battle so far.
McKenna throws a jab when Starker was well out of range.
Starker misses the jab.
McKenna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from McKenna misses the target.
Starker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Starker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Starker checks a low kick from McKenna.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starker lands a nice shot that snaps McKenna's head back.
Gus McKenna's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McKenna misses with an uppercut.
Starker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKenna throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKenna has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McKenna there as he acknowledges the shot.
Starker checks a leg kick.
McKenna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Starker checks a low kick from McKenna.
Starker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice straight punches there by McKenna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McKenna.
McKenna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McKenna connects with a right hand. Starker shakes it off.
A jab from Starker finds it's way through McKenna's defenses.
Jeez, Gus McKenna's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gus McKenna's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Starker!
A relieved looking Paul Starker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murha Pate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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 Los Angeles, Murha Pate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Kolov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolov slips under a jab from Pate.
A good leg kick by Pate.
Pate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Pate misses.
Pate ducks under a wild hook from Kolov.
Kolov catches Pate with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kolov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Pate counter with a right hand.
Kolov scores with a jab to the body.
Kolov shoots in for a takedown but Pate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pate moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kolov.
Pate has Kolov pushed against the cage.
Pate pushes Kolov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kolov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pate tries to work over Kolov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pate has Kolov pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pate leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Pate as the two fighters clinch.
Pate keeps control of Kolov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kolov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kolov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pate taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pate gets through Kolov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Pate.
Kolov tries to break the clinch but Pate is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pate to keep the fight standing.
Kolov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kolov can't break the clinch.
Pate scores with a hook to the body.
Kolov looks winded!
Kolov working hard to break the clinch.
Kolov's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kolov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Pate - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kolov is trying to break the clinch but Pate is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Pate as the two fighters clinch.
Pate pushes Kolov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kolov takes a shot to the head.
Pate lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolov letting Pate take a breather here.
Kolov can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pate lands an uppercut.
Pate lands a nice uppercut.
Kolov letting Pate take a breather here.
Pate pushes Kolov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pate lands with a light punch inside.
Pate lands a body shot.
Pate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pate lands with a right to the head.
Pate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A bit of stalling here from Pate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pate lands with a right to the head.
Pate lands a hook that snaps the head of Kolov backwards.
Pate lands an uppercut.
Pate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kolov backwards.
A short left from Pate.
Pate stalls.
Pate lands with a left to the head.
Pate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pate is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pate.
Pate lands with a light punch inside.
Pate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murha Pate dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pate misses with a wild body shot.
Kolov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kolov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pate feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kolov's calf.
Pate forces Kolov back against the cage and clinches.
Pate tries a body shot but Kolov blocks it.
Pate lands a right hand.
Pate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kolov backwards.
Pate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pate pushes Kolov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kolov or not.
Pate pushes Kolov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Pate as the two fighters clinch.
Pate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pate.
Kolov is breathing heavily.
Pate gets through Kolov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pate pushes Kolov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Pate.
Pate scores with a shot to the side of Kolov's head.
Pate lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Pate on the inside.
Kolov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pate'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.
Still in the clinch, Pate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kolov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pate finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pate stalls.
Kolov seems to have recovered his senses.
Pate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pate effectively controlling the action here.
Pate lands with a short shot to the head.
Pate has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kolov.
Kolov is trying to force a seperation but Pate has the dominant position.
Pate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kolov can do to turn this around?
Pate presses Kolov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pate pushes Kolov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Pate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kolov backwards.
Pate taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pate cracks Kolov with a nice body shot.
Pate will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kolov up against the cage.
Murha Pate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Pate.
Pate stalling in the clinch.
Pate gets through Kolov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pate.
Pate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pate is leaning against Kolov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pate lands a hook that snaps the head of Kolov backwards.
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!
Pate lands a right hand.
Pate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pate gets through Kolov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pate is working Kolov over against the cage.
Pate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kolov is rocked!
Good body shot from Pate.
Pate drops Kolov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kolov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murha Pate dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Pate.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Pate! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Murha Pate!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes into the arena with High by Jimmie's Chicken Shack blaring out of the sound system. Ragnar Ragnarsson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ragnar Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Ricky Davis has been cut.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ragnarsson moves into the clinch.
Davis manages to pull guard.
Ragnarsson wants to stand but Davis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ragnarsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ragnarsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ragnarsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson preventing the sweep.
Ragnarsson 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.
Davis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ragnarsson defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson is looking to stand up but Davis won't let him.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
Ragnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
Ragnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ragnarsson pulls Davis in close to prevent any damage.
Davis postures up in Ragnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Ragnarsson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson wants to control but Davis passes easily into half guard.
Ragnarsson is looking to improve his position.
Ragnarsson taking some punishment here, with Davis in his half guard.
Davis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Davis prevents Ragnarsson from standing back up.
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
Davis is trying for a kimura here. Ragnarsson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Davis wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Davis!
Ricky Davis 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 Jorge Morueco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Koreshkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koreshkov has chosen Beyoncé - 7/11 as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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204 lbs
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215 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorge Morueco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Koreshkov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morueco rushes Koreshkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koreshkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Morueco backwards.
Morueco is trying to pull guard but Koreshkov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morueco lands an elbow just above Koreshkov 's eye.
It looks like Andrey Koreshkov has been cut.
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Morueco.
Koreshkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koreshkov slowing the pace effectively.
Morueco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Koreshkov blocks an uppercut.
Koreshkov lands a left hand.
Koreshkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Morueco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Morueco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koreshkov lands a nice uppercut.
Koreshkov is trying to break the clinch but Morueco is controlling him.
Morueco breaks from the clinch.
Koreshkov throws a low kick, looking for Morueco's leg but Morueco calmly moves out of range.
Koreshkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koreshkov throws a low kick, looking for Morueco's leg but Morueco calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreshkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morueco misses with a looping left.
Koreshkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koreshkov throws an overhand right that lands on Morueco's shoulder, as Morueco tries to avoid the shot.
Koreshkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morueco's head backwards.
Koreshkov loads up on a big right hand but Morueco slips the punch.
And Morueco counters with a quick kick to the body but Koreshkov blocks it.
Koreshkov misses with a looping right.
Koreshkov ducks under a wild hook from Morueco.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morueco.
Koreshkov lands with a right hand.
Morueco staying out of range there.
Koreshkov loads up on a big right hand but Morueco slips the punch.
Morueco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koreshkov defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov scores with a jab to the head.
Koreshkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Morueco counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Koreshkov.
Morueco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morueco throws a looping overhand right but Koreshkov ducks down to avoid it.
Morueco throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Koreshkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koreshkov scores with a jab.
Morueco slips a straight right by Koreshkov.
Good work by Koreshkov as he checks the leg kick.
Morueco misses with a low kick.
Koreshkov connects with the punch.
Koreshkov misses with an uppercut.
Morueco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov throws the left hand but Morueco avoids the punch easily.
Morueco throwing a counter right hand but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Koreshkov misses with a straight right.
Morueco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koreshkov.
Morueco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good work by Koreshkov as he checks the leg kick.
Koreshkov loads up on a big right hand but Morueco slips the punch.
Morueco seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Morueco has Koreshkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Morueco lands a shoulder strike.
Koreshkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koreshkov tries to circle away but Morueco has him pinned against the cage.
Koreshkov manages to break the clinch.
Koreshkov throws a hook but Morueco blocks it.
Morueco dodges the punch combination from Koreshkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morueco throws a big counter combination but Koreshkov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Morueco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koreshkov.
Morueco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koreshkov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morueco.
Koreshkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Koreshkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morueco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koreshkov throws out a loose jab but Morueco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koreshkov missing with a left hand there. Morueco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Koreshkov tenderised Morueco's leg. Morueco is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koreshkov cracks Morueco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koreshkov sizes up Morueco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morueco throws a nice head kick!
Koreshkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Morueco counters with a low kick, right behind Koreshkov 's knee.
Koreshkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morueco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Koreshkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Koreshkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morueco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koreshkov misses with a double jab.
Andrey Koreshkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morueco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Koreshkov as he connects with a hook.
Koreshkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morueco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koreshkov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Morueco to counter with a crisp jab.
Koreshkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morueco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morueco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Morueco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morueco tries to close the distance and clinch but Koreshkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morueco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morueco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrey Koreshkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koreshkov throws an overhand right that lands on Morueco's shoulder, as Morueco tries to avoid the shot.
Koreshkov blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morueco throws a body shot but no joy.
Morueco takes one on the button.
Koreshkov misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Morueco checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Morueco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koreshkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morueco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morueco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morueco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morueco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koreshkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morueco lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koreshkov throws an off balance right hand
and Morueco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morueco.
Morueco misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morueco keeps control of Koreshkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morueco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koreshkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koreshkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morueco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Koreshkov moves out of range as Morueco strikes.
Koreshkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koreshkov moves out of range as Morueco strikes.
Koreshkov missing with a left hand there. Morueco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morueco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koreshkov momentarily.
Morueco throws a nice head kick!
Morueco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Koreshkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morueco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morueco lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Koreshkov catches Morueco right on the button with a cross.
Koreshkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Morueco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koreshkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koreshkov misses with an uppercut
and Morueco moves into the clinch.
Morueco lands an elbow inside that Koreshkov shrugs off.
The referee calls for Koreshkov to work.
Morueco fails to pull guard.
Koreshkov working aggressively here.
Koreshkov trying to control the position but instead, Morueco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koreshkov into the cage.
Koreshkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov loads up on a big right hand but Morueco slips the punch.
Koreshkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morueco's sensitive parts.
Morueco throws a body punch but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Morueco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koreshkov.
Morueco slips under a jab from Koreshkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morueco lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Koreshkov swings widly with a right hand
and Morueco counters by moving into the clinch.
Morueco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koreshkov blocks a head kick by Morueco.
Morueco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koreshkov checks it well.
Morueco ducks under a wild hook from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov throws a head kick but Morueco moves out of range.
Morueco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jorge Morueco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrey Koreshkov'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Morueco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morueco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koreshkov missing with a left hand there. Morueco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morueco instigates a clinch.
Morueco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morueco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koreshkov smiles and moves away.
Koreshkov missing with a left hand there. Morueco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koreshkov lands a leg kick that knocks Morueco off balance momentarily.
Morueco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koreshkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koreshkov swings widly with a right hand
and Morueco counters with a low kick, right behind Koreshkov 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morueco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morueco takes one to the chin there.
Morueco walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koreshkov moves out of range of the body kick from Morueco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreshkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morueco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koreshkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morueco.
Koreshkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koreshkov misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koreshkov. Morueco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koreshkov, right into the meat.
Morueco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koreshkov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morueco makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Morueco motions for Koreshkov to come forward. Morueco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koreshkov! But no joy.
Morueco blocks a head kick by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov misses with an uppercut.
Koreshkov lands a nice shot that snaps Morueco's head back.
Morueco closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Koreshkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koreshkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morueco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Koreshkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morueco tries to circle away but Koreshkov has him pinned against the cage.
Koreshkov avoids a wild elbow strike from Morueco.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morueco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morueco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Morueco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koreshkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Morueco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koreshkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morueco throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Morueco on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morueco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morueco can't find room to land a body shot as Koreshkov controls the action.
Morueco has Koreshkov pressed against the cage.
Morueco fails to pull guard.
Koreshkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morueco is keeping busy.
Morueco works on Koreshkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Morueco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koreshkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moruecos head.
Morueco manages to break the clinch.
Koreshkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morueco moves away from the strike by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koreshkov throws an overhand right that lands on Morueco's shoulder, as Morueco tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov works the jab nicely.
Koreshkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Morueco counters with a stiff right hand.
Koreshkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morueco. That did some damage!
Koreshkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morueco drives through and clinches with Koreshkov against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koreshkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morueco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koreshkov.
Morueco tries to clinch but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Morueco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koreshkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Koreshkov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov dips to his left and cracks Morueco with an uppercut!
Morueco connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Koreshkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koreshkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Koreshkov!
Andrey Koreshkov 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.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Garner (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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24
145 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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141 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ron Garner!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Garner feints the counter takedown.
Garner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crunch! Aldo slams his shin into Garner's torso.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldo scores with a jab.
Aldo lands a leg kick that knocks Garner off balance momentarily.
Aldo takes a swing at Garner's ribcage but misses.
Garner with the counter takedown but Aldo avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garner with the counter takedown but Aldo avoids it easily.
Aldo is looking to wear down Garner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aldo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but Garner saw it coming and moves away.
Aldo works the jab nicely.
Garner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Garner moves out of range easily.
Garner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Aldo.
Aldo lands with a right hand.
Aldo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ron Garner has been cut.
Aldo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garner in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aldo defends it well.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A clash of legs there as Garner blocks the low kick.
Aldo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Garner avoids them all with ease.
Garner closes the distance and clinches up with Aldo, looking for a takedown. Garner pushes Aldo against the cage but Aldo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aldo avoids it really well and circles away.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Garner.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick
and Garner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aldo wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Garner is trying to get an arm triangle but Aldo is defending well.
Garner is trying to get an arm triangle but Aldo is defending well.
Garner is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Aldo is trying to escape and Garner transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Aldo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Garner! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ron Garner!
A very excited looking Ron Garner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suyoung Suh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes to the cage accompanied by Coming Home. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Suyoung Suh!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suh misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Suh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suh as he avoids it easily.
Suh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Suh scores with a sloppy right hand. Simpson should have avoided that one.
Suh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suh just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Suh scores with a jab to the head.
Suh tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Good leg kick by Suh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Simpson staying out of range there.
Suh closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simpson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Suh is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suh lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suh has a couple of punches blocked by Simpson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suh was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suh. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Suyoung Suh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suh throws a chopping leg kick but Simpson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Suh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suh throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simpson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Suh looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simpson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Suh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson throws a chopping leg kick but Suh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Simpson looks for a takedown but Suh sprawls well.
Suh has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suh tries to work over Simpson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suh lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Bart Simpson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Suh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Suh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Suh misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simpson blocks the elbow strike.
Suh is leaning against Simpson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suh.
A shot in the inside from Suh.
Suh is leaning against Simpson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simpson wants a takedown.
Suh lands with a light punch inside.
Suh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suyoung Suh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suh gets tackled into the cage by Simpson. Simpson maintains the clinch.
Simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Suh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Suh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suh breaks the clinch.
Suh darts in and clinches Simpson up against the cage.
Suh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suh stalls.
Suh lands a right hand.
Simpson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suh smiles and moves away.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suh manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suh clinches.
Suh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simpson or not.
Suh blocks an uppercut.
Suh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suh scores with a shoulder strike.
Suh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suh pushes Simpson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simpson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suh scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Suh digs a right hand underneath Simpson's ribcage. Simpson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Suh lands a right hand.
Suh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Suh tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suyoung Suh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bart Simpson'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.
Simpson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Suh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Simpson scrambles back to his feet.
Suh tries to clinch up.
Suh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good exchange - Suh coming out on top.
Suh tries to clinch up.
Suh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Suh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suh is looking to score with low kicks.
Simpson throws a hook but Suh blocks it.
Suh closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Suh misses with a body punch.
Suh lands a body shot.
Suh presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simpson blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Suh walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Suh cracks Simpson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Suh has managed to clinch.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Suh scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Suh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Suh.
Suh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Suh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simpson or not.
Suh cracks Simpson with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suh scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Suh scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suh lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Suh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simpson is rocked!
Bart Simpson's cut is getting worse.
Suh lands an elbow inside.
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simpson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Suh to keep the fight standing.
Simpson seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Suh.
Suh lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Suh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Suh has the dominant position.
Suh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
Suh tries to work over Simpson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Suh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Suh lands a body shot.
Suh lands with a short shot to the head.
Suyoung Suh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simpson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Suh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suh.
Suh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suh lands a jab to Simpson's midsection.
Suh moves into range and clinches up with Simpson.
Suh holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Suh digs a right hand underneath Simpson's ribcage. Simpson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Suh lands a hook that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Bart Simpson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Suh is leaning against Simpson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suh scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suh slows down the pace here.
Suh lands a body punch.
Simpson dodges an elbow strike from Suh.
Suh presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suh lands a body punch.
Suh lands a body punch.
Suh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simpson or not.
Suh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jeez, Bart Simpson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A hook to the body from Suh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suyoung Suh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bart Simpson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Suh punishes Simpson's body with a nice straight punch.
Suh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simpson's hands.
Suh tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Suh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simpson blocks a jab.
Simpson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suh lands a body shot.
Suh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson moves into the clinch successfully.
Suh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Suh is keeping busy.
Suh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
Suh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Suh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Suh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simpson or not.
Suh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Suh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suh throws a big uppercut that drops Simpson! More strikes from Suh and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Simpson lies dazed against the cage as Suh celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suyoung Suh!
Suyoung Suh 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, Bart Simpson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sub ya later!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lorne Greenebaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taran Chula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorne Greenebaum has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lorne Greenebaum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taran Chula!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenebaum tries to land a leg kick but Chula saw it coming and moves away.
Chula throws a body punch but Greenebaum moves out of range.
Chula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chula but Chula pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Greenebaum sets himself, and Chula steps forward looking for the clinch! Greenebaum avoids it this time.
Greenebaum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenebaum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Chula there.
Greenebaum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chula pushes Greenebaum away with a front kick.
Lorne Greenebaum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chula lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum misses with a double jab.
Chula misses the shot to the body.
Greenebaum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greenebaum misses with a body shot.
Chula let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chula lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Greenebaum backs up against the cage.
Greenebaum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chula counters by clinching up.
Chula trying to control the position but instead, Greenebaum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chula into the cage.
Greenebaum breaks the clinch.
Taran Chula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greenebaum swings widly with a right hand
and Chula moves into the clinch.
Greenebaum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chula misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chula lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Greenebaum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chula tries to throw a body punch but Greenebaum avoids it by throwing Chula back against the cage.
Greenebaum tries to pull guard but Chula holds him up against the cage and eventually Greenebaum drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Greenebaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chula tries to throw a body punch but Greenebaum avoids it by throwing Chula back against the cage.
Chula throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chula slows down the pace here.
Chula'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.
Greenebaum is trying to break the clinch but Chula is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Greenebaum tries to break free but Chula pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chula tries to throw a body punch but Greenebaum avoids it by throwing Chula back against the cage.
I was talking to Greenebaum's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Greenebaum stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chula lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greenebaum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Greenebaum jumps guard but Chula stands there with Greenebaum around his waist. Greenebaum gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chula stalling against the cage.
Chula tries a body shot but Greenebaum blocks it.
Greenebaum is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chula can't fight it off and eventually Greenebaum manages to take the fight to the floor. Chula looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chula seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greenebaum looking to pass the guard.
Chula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greenebaum throws a big elbow that misses.
Greenebaum passes Chula's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Greenebaum is nestled in close to Chula, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Greenebaum is trying to control. Chula wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taran Chula dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chula avoids the body shot from Greenebaum.
Chula misses with a wild body shot.
Greenebaum looks for a takedown but Chula sprawls well.
Chula throws a body punch but Greenebaum moves out of range.
Chula is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Greenebaum rather than just go for the knockout.
Greenebaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chula manages to avoid it.
Lorne Greenebaum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chula throws a push kick but Greenebaum slaps the foot to one side.
Greenebaum missing with a left hand there. Chula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chula lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chula takes a swing at Greenebaum's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Greenebaum.
Chula scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Greenebaum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chulas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chula misses the jab.
Chula scores with a jab to the body.
Chula scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greenebaum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chula only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Greenebaum misses with a body shot.
Chula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greenebaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chula manages to avoid it.
Greenebaum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chula connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Greenebaum scrambles back to his feet.
Chula throws a looping overhand right but Greenebaum ducks down to avoid it.
Greenebaum attempts a counter takedown but Chula avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chula lands a nice hook to Greenebaum's body. Greenebaum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chula doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chula lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenebaum gets a takedown into half guard.
Chula is not content to let Greenebaum control the position.
Greenebaum trying to control the pace.
Chula wants to improve his position but Greenebaum is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chula trying to control from the bottom.
Greenebaum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greenebaum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greenebaum keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Greenebaum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Greenebaum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum wants to pass the guard but Chula is defending well.
Chula is trying to maintain the position but Greenebaum is very close to passing his half guard.
Chula has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chula is staying active underneath Greenebaum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Greenebaum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greenebaum frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenebaum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chula is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lorne Greenebaum will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenebaum.
It seemed like Chula was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chula scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chula lands a leg kick that knocks Greenebaum off balance momentarily.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chula as he jumps to the side.
Greenebaum shoots in and gets a takedown into Chula's guard.
Greenebaum is looking to work some ground and pound but Chula has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Chula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenebaum works over Chula with some ground and pound from guard.
Greenebaum lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greenebaum advances position into side control!
Chula tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greenebaum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chula keeps working.
Chula holds on to Greenebaum's head and controls the position momentarily.
Greenebaum throws a strike aimed at the side of Chula's head but Chula avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Greenebaum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chula is not content to let Greenebaum control the position.
Chula dodges the ground and pound from Greenebaum.
Greenebaum passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chula!
Chula is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chula blocking the ground and pound.
Chula 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.
Greenebaum lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Greenebaum landing strikes from the mount and Chula is in trouble!
Greenebaum thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Greenebaum with shots to the head and body - Chula looks very uncomfortable down there.
Greenebaum throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Greenebaum jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chula is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chula and Greenebaum has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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.
Greenebaum sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chula is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum is looking to take a break and control but Chula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greenebaum passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chula!
Greenebaum looking to finish with strikes here!
Greenebaum tries to control but Chula wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenebaum fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorne Greenebaum clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Greenebaum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chula counters with a left to the body.
Taran Chula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greenebaum.
Greenebaum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chula sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Chula releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chula keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chula gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Greenebaum to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum is working Chula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chula working a defensive guard here.
Greenebaum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chula works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greenebaum drops back looking for a leg! Chula is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chula manages to kick Greenebaum off! Greenebaum jumps back into Chula's guard.
Greenebaum throws a big elbow that misses.
Chula keeping full guard, as Greenebaum tries to pass.
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.
Greenebaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Chula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenebaum is fighting to break Chula's control of his arms but Chula is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chula leaves Greenebaum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Greenebaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chula lands a nice looking body shot.
Chula has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Greenebaum takes one to the chin there.
Greenebaum throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Chula releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sloppy strikes from Greenebaum. Those never looked like landing.
Chula is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chula.
Greenebaum misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Chula's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Greenebaum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chula throws a poor cross that misses
and Greenebaum counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Greenebaum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greenebaum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chula's head.
Greenebaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Chula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenebaum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chula wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chula keeping moving, preventing Greenebaum from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chula stuffs the takedown attempt from Greenebaum. Greenebaum gets slowly back to his feet.
Chula catches Greenebaum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chula tries to land a front kick but Greenebaum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Greenebaum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greenebaum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chula tries to avoid it but Greenebaum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chula to the ground. Chula escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lorne Greenebaum will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Greenebaum swings for the body but Chula moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chula on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chula misses with a body shot.
Greenebaum misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Chula misses.
Chula cracks a nice hook into Greenebaum's ribs.
Chula connects with a crisp jab.
Chula swings for the body but Greenebaum moves out of range.
Greenebaum misses with a body punch
and Chula counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Greenebaum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chula moves away.
Chula is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Greenebaum with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chula misses with a body shot.
Chula swings for the body but Greenebaum moves out of range.
A jab from Chula does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chula wants to counter the offense by Greenebaum and move into the clinch position.
Greenebaum has his takedown stuffed
and Chula counters with a left and a right that stings Greenebaum.
It looks like Lorne Greenebaum has been cut.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Greenebaum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chula sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Greenebaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greenebaum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Chula misses the target.
Chula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greenebaum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Chula.
Chula ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chula throws a shot to the body.
Taran Chula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lorne Greenebaum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chula lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chula changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenebaum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greenebaum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chula is fending him off so far but Greenebaum persists. Nope, Chula circles away and we're back to standing.
Greenebaum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chula pinned against the cage. Chula gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greenebaum feints and as Chula raises his hands in defense, Greenebaum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum slips nicely into half guard.
Chula has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greenebaum is working away from the top position though.
Chula is looking for a sweep. Greenebaum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chula keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Greenebaum is nestled in close to Chula, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chula is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Greenebaum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greenebaum is trying to control the action in half guard but Chula is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chula blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greenebaum.
Chula is looking for a sweep. Greenebaum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Greenebaum throws a strike but Chula avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taran Chula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greenebaum 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Lorne Greenebaum retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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