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Helsinki Fighting League: 34 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Solberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherman McCullough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solberg comes into the arena with Bad Moon Rising blaring out of the sound system. Sherman McCullough has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter Solberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sherman McCullough!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Solberg.
Solberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sherman McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCullough scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCullough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solberg was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullough.
McCullough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCullough lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McCullough throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCullough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Solberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCullough throws a body shot but no joy.
Solberg attempts a counter takedown but McCullough avoids it well and moves away.
Good leg kick by Solberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCullough scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Solberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCullough.
A slapping leg kick lands for Solberg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCullough digs a good body shot into Solberg's ribs.
McCullough misses with a looping left.
As McCullough backs away, Solberg returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCullough misses with a few strikes there.
McCullough takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Solberg misses.
McCullough looks for the body kick but Solberg saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solberg slips a jab and a cross from McCullough.
Solberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCullough swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Solberg moves forwards but McCullough connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCullough lands a two punch combo.
Solberg connects with an inside leg kick.
Solberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McCullough swings for the body but Solberg moves out of range.
Solberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Solberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullough.
Solberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCullough's hands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Solberg. That's going to slow McCullough down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCullough throws a predictable looking body shot
and Solberg counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCullough's knee momentarily.
Solberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A clash of legs there as Solberg blocks the low kick.
McCullough tries to bum rush Solberg with a series of wild strikes but Solberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCullough lands the left hand.
Solberg connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullough checks a low kick from Solberg.
Some wild striking there from McCullough.
Solberg scores with the left hand. McCullough knows he should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Solberg blocks the low kick.
McCullough falls off balance throwing a combination
and Solberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCullough wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Solberg manages to pass to side control.
Solberg is trying to control. McCullough wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Solberg passes to full mount!
Solberg controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solberg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Solberg controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCullough can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCullough is trying desperately to improve position.
Solberg fails to move to back control.
McCullough can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Solberg looking to control but McCullough is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Solberg is working for a guillotine from mount but McCullough frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCullough wants to control but Solberg is having none of it.
Solberg is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McCullough can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McCullough tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCullough wants to control but Solberg is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peter Solberg will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullough. Solberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCullough misses with a double jab
and Solberg counters with an inside leg kick.
McCullough swings for the body but Solberg moves out of range.
Solberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Solberg. That's going to slow McCullough down.
McCullough missing with a left hand there. Solberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solberg does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McCullough takes a swing at Solberg's ribcage but misses.
Solberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Solberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCullough.
McCullough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCullough lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Solberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Solberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Solberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCullough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solberg wants to slow McCullough down by chopping away at his legs.
Solberg misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullough takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Solberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCullough misses the body punch
and Solberg counters with a single leg into guard. McCullough didn't expect that.
McCullough pushes Solberg off and gets back to his feet.
Solberg lands a head kick!
It looks like Sherman McCullough has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solberg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCullough.
McCullough takes a swing at Solberg's ribcage but misses.
McCullough misses with a kick to the body.
Solberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCullough takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Solberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCullough just misses with a punch to the body.
McCullough throws a jab when Solberg was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCullough throws a body kick that misses
and Solberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Solberg trying to pass the guard but McCullough defending well.
Solberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Solberg tries to take McCullough's back but instead McCullough uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Solberg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McCullough!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solberg moves to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solberg has got one arm under McCullough's chin. This could be trouble... McCullough trying to control the other hand but Solberg gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, McCullough has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Solberg!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Peter Solberg waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Perello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksej Ruslan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perello comes to the cage accompanied by One for the Money. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Perello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksej Ruslan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruslan lands a leg kick that knocks Perello off balance momentarily.
Perello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruslan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Perello has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Ruslan pushes Perello away with a front kick.
Ruslan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruslan clinches up with Perello and pushes him back against the cage.
Perello wants a takedown.
Perello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perello shoots in for a takedown but Ruslan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruslan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Perello.
Ruslan clinches up with Perello and pushes him back against the cage.
Ruslan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Perello wants to take the fight to the mat but Ruslan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Perello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruslan stops a takedown attempt from Perello.
Perello is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ruslan.
Perello is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ruslan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruslan pushes Perello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruslan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perello's elbow.
Ruslan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ruslan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruslan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perello is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslan tries a body shot but Perello blocks it.
Ruslan tries a body shot but Perello blocks it.
Ruslan can't find room to land a body shot as Perello controls the action.
Ruslan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruslan stops a takedown attempt from Perello.
Ruslan is pushing Perello up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Perello wants the takedown. Ruslan is fighting it off but Perello persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ruslan's guard against the cage.
Perello is standing up over Ruslan. Ruslan looks to escape but Perello dives into side control.
Ruslan tries to buck Perello off but Perello is having none of it.
Ruslan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Perello.
Ruslan is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruslan can't do much from the bottom here.
Perello trying to control the position but Ruslan is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruslan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Perello takes a little break here. Ruslan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Perello sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ruslan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ruslan is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslan is still trying to improve position.
Perello misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ruslan being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Perello crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruslan struggling a bit here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perello is looking to clinch but Ruslan is avoiding it.
Ruslan is looking for the big counter here.
Perello has a takedown stuffed.
Ruslan throws a counter combo.
Perello dives in and grabs Ruslan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruslan pushes down on Perello's head and hops out.
Perello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruslan tries to avoid it but Perello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruslan to the ground. Ruslan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Perello takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perello needs to keep his hands up - Ruslan had a free shot at his head there.
Ruslan is looking to clinch.
Ruslan keeps Perello at a distance using the push kick.
Ruslan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruslan.
Ruslan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perello takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksej Ruslan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ruslan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perello. Ruslan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Ruslan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ruslan throws a leg kick which misses Perello's front leg but catches the back leg as Perello tries to avoid it.
Perello misses with a double jab.
Ruslan throws a head kick but Perello moves out of range.
Perello fails to land with a series of punches.
Perello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruslan has managed to clinch.
Ruslan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perello blocks an elbow strike from Ruslan.
Ruslan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Perello seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ruslan can turn it around.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Perello tries to pull guard but Ruslan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perello tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruslan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruslan tries a body shot but Perello blocks it.
Perello is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ruslan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Perello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruslan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruslan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perello.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ruslan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perello is looking to take this one to the mat.
Perello drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruslan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ruslan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruslan has closed the distance and engaged Perello in a clinch.
Ruslan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perello has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruslan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Perello looking for a takedown.
Perello can't find room to land a body shot as Ruslan controls the action.
Perello avoids a wild elbow strike from Ruslan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruslan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruslan is stalling here.
Ruslan is struggling to control the position.
Perello drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ruslan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Perello blocks a body shot from Ruslan.
Ruslan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruslan cracks Perello with a nice body shot.
Ruslan taking a breather.
Ruslan misses with a body punch.
Perello jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ruslan walks away with a smile on his face. Perello gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ruslan throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ruslan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perello throws a series of punches but Ruslan moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ruslan.
Ruslan misses with the combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ruslan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ruslan cracks Perello with a nice body shot.
Ruslan struggles to land a body shot inside as Perello controls his hands.
Perello wants a takedown but no success here.
Ruslan tries to throw a body punch but Perello avoids it by throwing Ruslan back against the cage.
Perello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruslan is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perello is trying to break the clinch but Ruslan is controlling him.
Ruslan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perello.
Ruslan tries to land knees in the clinch but Perello avoids the damage to the body.
Ruslan trying to land knees to the body.
Ruslan looking to stall.
Ruslan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perello goes for a takedown attempt but Ruslan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ruslan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perello with a poor takedown
and Ruslan counters with a nice leg kick.
Aleksej Ruslan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Ruslan.
Aleksej Ruslan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perello takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Perello has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ruslan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksej Ruslan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ruslan moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ruslan.
Nice body punch from Ruslan.
Perello is trying to pull guard but Ruslan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ruslan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perello's elbow.
Ruslan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perello prevents a body shot from Ruslan.
Perello is trying to pull guard but Ruslan has him pressed against the cage.
Perello is trying to drag Ruslan to the mat but Ruslan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Perello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruslan is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruslan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perello.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Ruslan.
Ruslan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perello.
Ruslan lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslan scores with a hook to the body.
Perello avoiding damage as Ruslan throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ruslan.
Ruslan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perello.
Ruslan digs a right hand underneath Perello's ribcage. Perello let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruslan is working Perello over against the cage.
Perello misses with a punch to the body.
Ruslan'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.
Ruslan lands a shot to the body.
Ruslan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruslan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ruslan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perello.
Perello looks for the body kick but Ruslan saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruslan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruslan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Perello rather than just go for the knockout.
Ruslan doesn't manage to clinch there - Perello circles away.
Ruslan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruslan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ruslan lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruslan.
Ruslan cracks Perello with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Ruslan as the two fighters clinch.
Ruslan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruslan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ruslan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Ruslan.
Ruslan lands a hook that snaps the head of Perello backwards.
Ruslan slowing the pace effectively.
Ruslan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perello backwards.
Ruslan misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Perello tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruslan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perello jumps guard but Ruslan stands there with Perello around his waist. Perello gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ruslan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Perello is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruslan is defending well.
Perello tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruslan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Perello blocks a body shot from Ruslan.
Ruslan lands a hook that snaps the head of Perello backwards.
Ruslan lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruslan pushes Perello back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslan stalling in the clinch.
Ruslan lands an elbow that stopped Perello in his tracks for a moment.
Ruslan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruslan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Perello is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ruslan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ruslan controlling the action here for a moment.
Joey Perello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Ruslan.
Ruslan pushes Perello back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ruslan tries a body shot but Perello blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruslan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruslan lands a left hand.
Perello can't get the takedown.
Ruslan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksej Ruslan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ruslan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksej Ruslan!
A relieved looking Aleksej Ruslan 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Nordlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Ruttenum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nordlund comes to the cage accompanied by Hate to say I told you so from the Hives. Ruttenum has chosen The Game - El Chapo as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Big right hand |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Nordlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor Ruttenum !
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruttenum fails with the takedown.
Ruttenum tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Nordlund counter with a right hand.
It looks like Conor Ruttenum has been cut.
Ruttenum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nordlund sends Ruttenum crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nordlund is motioning to the referee to let Ruttenum up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ruttenum is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordlund connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ruttenum out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Nordlund!
David Nordlund looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I knew this guy was unbeaten, but he didn't have a real opponent like me. Thats what happens when you're rolling with the big guys, baby. Like the Northern Light!'.
The defeated Conor Ruttenum had this to say: 'He caught me, what can I say? good shit.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiruko Kami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Maximov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hiruko Kami's chin.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiruko Kami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Maximov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kami tries to sprawl out of it but Maximov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kami manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maximov scores with a takedown into Kami's guard.
Kami keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
Maximov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kami seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Maximov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maximov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kami is controlling Maximov's posture.
Kami is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov wants to control from the top but Kami keeps moving.
Maximov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kami looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kami wants to sweep here but Maximov controlling him for the moment.
Maximov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Kami had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximov defends it easily.
Kami throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maximov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kami has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximov has managed to get both his arms back between Kami's legs - danger averted.
Kami seems keen to control Maximov's posture.
Kami is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maximov is aware though and is defending well.
Kami pushes a forearm under Maximov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Maximov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiruko Kami!
Hiruko Kami 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgos Veli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marlo Stanfield has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marlo Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Giorgos Veli!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Veli with that takedown attempt.
Stanfield scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Giorgos Veli has been cut.
Stanfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stanfield lands a leg kick that knocks Veli off balance momentarily.
Veli shoots in for a takedown but Stanfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Veli with a poor takedown
and Stanfield counters with a crisp right hand that drops Veli! Stanfield lets Veli back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Veli is rocked!
Marlo Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgos Veli.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stanfield.
Veli is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanfield finish him?
Stanfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veli seems to have recovered his senses.
Veli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stanfield swivels and escapes.
Veli goes for a double leg but Stanfield avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stanfield continues to drive forward.
No luck for Veli with that takedown attempt.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Veli moves out of range.
Stanfield swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veli fails with the takedown
and Stanfield counters with a head kick that drops Veli to the mat! Veli scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Stanfield drops Veli with a huge uppercut! Veli drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Stanfield is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlo Stanfield!
An intense looking Marlo Stanfield took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The Motherfuckin' KING is Back! Amr how about number 3?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm XsX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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161 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Malcolm XsX!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Lee!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
XsX on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces XsX back to the cage. Lee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Malcolm XsX has been cut.
XsX has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with XsX's head.
XsX walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lee misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from XsX on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a big right hand that sends XsX crashing to the mat! Lee stays standing though and waves XsX back to his feet!
XsX is rocked!
Lee cracks XsX with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lee has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning XsX to stand back up!
Oh XsX is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws a monster overhand right that drops XsX! Lee follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Lee!
In his post fight interview, Brandon Lee started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Larratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Milstown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milstown has chosen California Livin' as his entrance music. Shannon Larratt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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19
135 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very quick |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shannon Larratt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julian Milstown!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milstown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Larratt winds up and cracks Milstown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Larratt drops an elbow to the side of Milstown's head.
Milstown is rocked!
Larratt lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Milstown quite badly. Milstown pulls Larratt in close trying to recover. Larratt postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Milstown on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Milstown doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shannon Larratt!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rusoposkinen Clintsari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amr Al As (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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185 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rusoposkinen Clintsari !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amr Al As!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clintsari throws a shot from downtown. Al As moves away and avoids it.
Al As slips under a jab.
Al As has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Al As drops his hands momentarily and Clintsari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Al As swings for the body but Clintsari moves out of range.
Clintsari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al As bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Al As misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clintsari has Al As up against the cage in a clinch.
Al As wants to break free but Clintsari has control.
Clintsari working aggressively here.
I was talking to Clintsari 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Clintsari working aggressively here.
Al As lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al As trying to control the position but instead, Clintsari has worked for underhooks and has pushed Al As into the cage.
Clintsari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clintsari lands a hook that snaps the head of Al As backwards.
Clintsari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clintsari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Clintsari .
Al As pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al As with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al As instigates a clinch.
Clintsari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clintsari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clintsari has Al As pressed against the cage, preventing Al As from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Al As blocks a body shot from Clintsari .
Al As lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clintsari backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clintsari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clintsari misses with a body punch.
Clintsari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al As is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al As.
A shot in the inside from Al As.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al As stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clintsari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al As lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clintsari .
Clintsari working aggressively here.
Clintsari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al As fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al As misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al As blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clintsari prevents Al As from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al As.
Al As lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clintsari backwards.
Clintsari struggles to land a body shot inside as Al As controls his hands.
Al As pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clintsari takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Clintsari throws a hook but Al As avoids it easily.
Al As throws a hook but Clintsari avoids it easily.
Clintsari misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Al As on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clintsari misses with a looping left.
Al As uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clintsari .
Clintsari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al As.
Clintsari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rusoposkinen Clintsari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clintsari connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clintsari misses with a right hand
and Al As counters with a nice body shot.
Clintsari punishes Al As's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Al As - that will leave a mark!
Al As tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clintsari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al As lands with a good body shot.
Al As lands with a straight right. Clintsari didn't see that one coming.
Clintsari closes the distance and pushes Al As back into the cage.
Clintsari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al As backwards.
Al As blocking some punches.
Al As blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al As breaks the clinch.
Clintsari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Al As tries to break free but Clintsari pushes him back against the cage.
Al As effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rusoposkinen Clintsari will probably get the nod.
That's time! Clintsari 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clintsari misses with a hook to the body
and Al As counters with a two punch combo.
Clintsari misses with a body punch
letting Al As counter with a right hand.
Clintsari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al As moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clintsari misses with a hook.
Clintsari tries to clinch but Al As is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Clintsari .
Clintsari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clintsari misses with a left hand
letting Al As counter with a right hand.
Clintsari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clintsari throws a hook but Al As blocks it.
Al As blocks a jab.
Al As connects with a single shot there.
Clintsari throws an overhand right that lands on Al As's shoulder, as Al As tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clintsari tries to clinch but Al As moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Al As on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clintsari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al As manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Al As on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al As ducks under a wild hook from Clintsari .
Clintsari throws a poor cross that misses
and Al As counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clintsari drives through and clinches with Al As against the cage.
Al As is looking to break free of the clinch but Clintsari has double underhooks.
Al As lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clintsari backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Clintsari .
Al As blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Al As.
Clintsari throws a punch but it's blocked by Al As.
Rusoposkinen Clintsari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clintsari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clintsari misses with the head strike.
Al As blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clintsari .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al As lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clintsari backwards.
Al As scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clintsari is rocked!
Al As lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Clintsari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al As throws a big uppercut that drops Clintsari ! More strikes from Al As and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Clintsari lies dazed against the cage as Al As celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amr Al As!
Amr Al As is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Amr Al As thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Some Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Nassar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Some Dude has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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21
168 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Some Dude!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Nassar!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dude takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nassar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dude backs up against the cage.
Nassar scores with a hook.
A jab from Nassar misses.
Nassar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dude counters with a stiff right hand.
Nassar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nassar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dude fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nassar tries to pull guard but Dude won't allow it.
Dude working aggressively here.
Dude misses with a punch on the inside.
Dude working aggressively here.
Dude lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude misses with the head strike.
Nassar blocks an uppercut.
Nassar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dude walks away with a smile on his face. Nassar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nassar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dude counters with a left and a right that stings Nassar.
Dude tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nassar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dude ducks under a wild hook from Nassar.
Dude moves out of range as Nassar strikes.
Nassar lands a head shot.
Nassar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dude is looking to clinch.
A big left from Nassar misses.
Dude is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nassar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Nassar finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nassar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dude moves into the clinch.
Dude throws a punch but it's blocked by Nassar.
Nassar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dude working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nassar blocking some punches.
Dude softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dude misses with a punch on the inside.
Dude lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nassar looking to stall.
Nassar jumps guard but Dude stands there with Nassar around his waist. Nassar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Some Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Nassar.
Dude working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Dude on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude working aggressively here.
Nassar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Dude.
Dude throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nassars head.
Nassar is rocked!
Dude throws a head punch that misses.
Nassar is still on wobbly legs! Can Dude finish him?
Nassar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dude working aggressively here.
Dude throws a head punch that misses.
Nassar blocking some punches.
Nassar seems to have recovered his senses.
Dude lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nassar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dude is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dude tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dude lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nassar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dude pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dude gets through Nassar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nassar blocks an uppercut.
Dude creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nassar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nassar drops to his knees and Dude pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Some Dude!
Some Dude retains his lightweight title!
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