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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Belto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vito Belto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belto misses with a combination
and Goldberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Belto!
Belto is being controlled here.
Belto tries to bench press Goldberg off him but Goldberg keeps the position.
Belto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goldberg is working for a kimura but Belto is defending it quite comfortably.
Belto has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Goldberg escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Goldberg!
Belto gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belto moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goldberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Belto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goldberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belto has Goldberg in his guard.
Goldberg preventing the sweep.
Belto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goldberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goldberg has passed into side control.
Goldberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goldberg slows the pace down.
Goldberg landing strikes.
Belto regains half guard.
Belto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belto is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belto gets full guard.
Belto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldberg defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there.
Goldberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goldberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belto is keeping the position for now.
Belto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Goldberg controlling the position for now.
Goldberg is trying to stand up here but Belto is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belto is working for a submission of some sort.
Belto is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Goldberg to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Belto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goldberg is trying to control the position but Belto postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belto is fighting to break Goldberg's control of his arms but Goldberg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goldberg dives on top into guard.
Belto can't keep his opponent in guard - Goldberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goldberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goldberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Belto blocks it with crossed arms.
Belto struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Belto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goldberg pulls guard successfully.
Belto pushes down on Goldberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goldberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goldberg has his hands clasped together around Belto's back. He's all about the action.
Belto is trying to work for a kimura but Goldberg is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goldberg is just riding it out for now. Belto eventually gives up the hold.
Belto blocks the strikes from Goldberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Goldberg prevents Belto from taking his back.
Belto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Goldberg is now in Belto's guard. A big mistake from Belto there, giving up the dominant position!
Belto has his foot on Goldberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Bill Goldberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belto is on top in guard.
Goldberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goldberg 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.
Belto won't allow Goldberg to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldberg, not yet.
Goldberg pulls Belto in close to prevent any damage.
Goldberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belto manages to get himself to full guard.
Goldberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belto is on top in guard.
Belto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goldberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belto has Goldberg in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belto keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Belto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goldberg defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goldberg's guard.
Goldberg is trying to control the position but Belto postures up.
Belto looking to pass the guard.
Belto is working hard here to advance position.
Belto forces his way into half guard.
Belto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goldberg is trying to stand up here but Belto is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Goldberg could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Belto has cracked it and Goldberg is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Belto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vito Belto!
Vito Belto took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You make losing look easy!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samu Paelinck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sven Artur has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Artur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samu Paelinck!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paelinck rushes Artur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paelinck is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Artur can't fight it off and eventually Paelinck manages to take the fight to the floor. Artur looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paelinck trying to control but Artur is working from the bottom.
Paelinck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paelinck stops Artur from standing up.
Paelinck wants to control from the top but Artur keeps moving.
Artur is working an open guard so Paelinck takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Paelinck has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Artur is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paelinck tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paelinck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paelinck rushes Artur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Artur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artur gets through Paelinck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paelinck.
Artur lands a nice uppercut.
Artur has a couple of punches blocked by Paelinck.
Paelinck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paelinck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paelinck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paelinck throws a leg kick that is checked
and Artur counters with a nice uppercut.
Paelinck fails with the takedown.
Artur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paelinck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Artur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Artur instigates a clinch.
Artur is trying to break free.
Paelinck blocking some punches.
Artur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck blocks an uppercut.
Artur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paelinck backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paelincks head.
Artur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paelincks head.
Paelinck lands a right hand.
Paelinck has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Artur avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paelinck is trying to drag Artur to the mat but Artur just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sven Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samu Paelinck.
Paelinck has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Artur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paelinck is trying to drag Artur to the mat but Artur just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paelinck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Artur scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck has Artur pressed against the cage, preventing Artur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paelinck wants to take the fight to the mat but Artur manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paelinck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paelinck walks into a left hand.
Samu Paelinck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paelinck feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Artur pulls Paelinck in close to his closed guard and prevents Paelinck from doing any damage or advancing position.
Artur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paelinck throws an elbow that misses. Artur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paelinck's guard. Nice move by Artur!
Paelinck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Artur is fighting to break Paelinck's control of his arms but Paelinck is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck 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.
We've been hearing that Artur has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Artur is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Artur being controlled here momentarily.
Paelinck keeping moving, preventing Artur from controlling successfully.
Paelinck manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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 Sven Artur will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Paelinck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Artur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paelinck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paelinck.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Artur is fighting off a takedown attempt but Paelinck is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Artur to the mat. Artur regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Artur trying to control the position.
Artur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paelinck is aware though and is defending well.
Paelinck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur keeping moving, preventing Paelinck from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Artur is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paelinck misses with a lunging right hand
and Artur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paelinck is looking to clinch but Artur is avoiding it.
Artur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paelinck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Artur sprawls well. Artur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paelinck gets slowly back to his feet.
Paelinck blocks a jab.
Artur clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paelinck.
Artur misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Artur.
Paelinck looking for a takedown.
Artur tries to work over Paelinck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Artur slowing the pace effectively.
Paelinck blocks an uppercut.
Artur stops a takedown attempt from Paelinck.
Sven Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samu Paelinck.
Artur is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Artur misses with a punch to the body.
Artur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paelinck.
Paelinck misses with a knee strike.
Paelinck is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Artur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Artur gets through Paelinck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Artur misses with the head strike.
Artur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paelinck with a lazy takedown attempt
and Artur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artur throws a hook but Paelinck blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paelinck.
It looked like Artur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paelinck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paelinck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Artur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Artur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paelinck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artur.
Paelinck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Artur to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck closes the distance and clinches.
Paelinck with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Artur is trying to push Paelinck away but Paelinck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paelinck's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Artur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Artur as the two fighters clinch.
Paelinck is breathing heavily.
A short right from Artur.
Stalling in the clinch from Paelinck.
Artur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paelinck has a couple of punches blocked by Artur.
Paelinck tries a knee to the head but Artur blocks it.
Artur misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Artur dominated that second round.
That's time! Artur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Artur lands an overhand right.
Paelinck slips under a jab.
Paelinck with the counter takedown but Artur avoids it easily.
Paelinck fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Artur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paelinck.
Artur swats away the attempt to clinch by Paelinck.
Artur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paelinck clinches up with Artur and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur has a couple of punches blocked by Paelinck.
A right hand to the body from Paelinck.
Paelinck keeps control of Artur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Artur stalling in the clinch but Paelinck improves position.
Paelinck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Artur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paelinck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paelinck lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Artur makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Artur lands a nice shot to the body.
Paelinck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Artur cracks Paelinck with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artur moves into the clinch successfully.
Artur misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paelinck.
Artur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Artur'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artur misses with some punches.
Paelinck looking for a takedown.
Paelinck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Artur avoids it.
Sven Artur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paelinck changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Artur fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sven Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samu Paelinck.
Paelinck shoots and misses
enabling Artur to counter with a crisp jab.
Paelinck doesn't manage to clinch there - Artur circles away.
Artur swats away the attempt to clinch by Paelinck.
Paelinck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Artur went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Artur misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paelinck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Artur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Artur throwing a counter right hand but Paelinck manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Artur.
Paelinck shoots in looking for a takedown. Artur tries to sprawl out of it but Paelinck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Artur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Artur swats away the attempt to clinch by Paelinck.
Artur thuds his right hand into Paelinck's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Artur lands with a straight right. Paelinck didn't see that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Artur. No joy for Paelinck on that attempt.
Paelinck doesn't manage to clinch there - Artur circles away.
Artur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paelinck can do to turn this around?
Paelinck instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck wants a takedown but no success here.
Artur can't find room to land a body shot as Paelinck controls the action.
Artur misses with the head strike.
Paelinck is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Artur pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paelinck lands a shot to the body.
Artur is trying to stall.
Artur is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Artur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Artur prevents Paelinck from breaking the clinch.
Paelinck looking to stall.
Paelinck taking a breather.
Samu Paelinck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sven Artur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Artur scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Artur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Artur, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Artur!
Sven Artur took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iancu Calmuschi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Macellaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Calmuschi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "The Night" by Disturbed. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iancu Calmuschi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Giovanni Macellaio!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calmuschi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Macellaio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Macellaio misses with an uppercut.
Giovanni Macellaio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macellaio moves into the clinch.
Macellaio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macellaio tries to close the distance and clinch but Calmuschi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Calmuschi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Macellaio wants to land a leg kick but Calmuschi is out of range.
Calmuschi is looking for a counter combo.
Macellaio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Macellaio throws a nice looking combination but Calmuschi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Macellaio misses.
As Macellaio backs away, Calmuschi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Calmuschi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Calmuschi connects with a right hand. Macellaio shakes it off.
Macellaio misses with a two punch combination.
Calmuschi lands a nice shot that snaps Macellaio's head back.
Macellaio throws a leg kick but Calmuschi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Macellaio just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCalmuschi.
Calmuschi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macellaio.
Calmuschi throwing a counter right hand but Macellaio manages to avoid it.
Calmuschi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Macellaio unleashes a big counter combination but Calmuschi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Macellaio moves out of range of the leg kick from Calmuschi.
Macellaio throws a wild body kick that Calmuschi sees coming a mile off.
Calmuschi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calmuschi takes a swing at Macellaio's ribcage but misses.
Macellaio shoots in for a takedown but Calmuschi shows good takedown defense.
Calmuschi throws a big counter combination but Macellaio scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Macellaio lands with an overhand left.
Calmuschi blocks a leg kick.
Macellaio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Giovanni Macellaio has been cut.
A head kick misses from Macellaio.
Some bone on bone action there as Calmuschi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good leg kick by Calmuschi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Macellaio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Macellaio throws a body kick that misses.
Calmuschi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Macellaio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calmuschi's waist but Calmuschi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Macellaio off to one side.
The fighters circling - Macellaio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Calmuschi coming out on top.
Macellaio lands a nice hook to Calmuschi's body. Calmuschi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Calmuschi - that will leave a mark!
Calmuschi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macellaio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Iancu Calmuschi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Macellaio.
Macellaio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Macellaio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calmuschi defending well as Macellaio loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Macellaio.
Macellaio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Calmuschi scores with the left hand. Macellaio knows he should have avoided that one.
Calmuschi lands a jab-cross combination.
Macellaio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calmuschi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Macellaio's sensitive parts.
Macellaio misses with a few strikes there.
Calmuschi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Macellaio's calf.
Calmuschi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iancu Calmuschi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calmuschi tries a head kick but it misses.
Macellaio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Calmuschi takes a swing at Macellaio's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi is looking to chop away at Macellaio's legs.
Macellaio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calmuschi throws a one two combo.
Calmuschi tries to score with a low kick but Macellaio moves his leg out of the way.
Macellaio avoids the body shot from Calmuschi.
Macellaio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Calmuschi lunges at Macellaio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Macellaio's hand.
Calmuschi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Macellaio avoids the head kick by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Macellaio is out of range.
Macellaio throws a body punch but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Macellaio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Calmuschi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macellaio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macellaio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A shot to the liver by Macellaio. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macellaio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calmuschi tried to counter with a leg kick but Macellaio avoided it.
Jab, jab by Calmuschi - just one landing.
Calmuschi misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calmuschi, as that shot connected.
Macellaio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calmuschi connects with a body shot.
Calmuschi misses with a few strikes there.
Macellaio lands with an overhand left.
Macellaio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Calmuschi counters with a nice uppercut.
Calmuschi just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macellaio shoots in for a takedown but Calmuschi shows good takedown defense.
Calmuschi swats away the attempt to clinch by Macellaio.
Calmuschi throwing a counter right hand but Macellaio manages to avoid it.
Macellaio fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iancu Calmuschi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giovanni Macellaio's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Calmuschi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macellaio misses with a straight right.
Macellaio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macellaio.
Calmuschi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Calmuschi swinging wildly here.
Macellaio avoids the head kick by Calmuschi.
Macellaio connects with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macellaio can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calmuschi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Calmuschi. That's going to slow Macellaio down.
Macellaio tries a head kick but it misses.
Calmuschi just misses with a punch to the body.
Calmuschi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calmuschi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calmuschi lands a leg kick that knocks Macellaio off balance momentarily.
Macellaio checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Calmuschi is predictable there
and Macellaio counters with an inside leg kick.
Macellaio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calmuschi is looking to counter punch.
Calmuschi takes a swing at Macellaio's ribcage but misses.
Calmuschi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calmuschi looks to score with a jab to the body but Macellaio is just out of range.
Macellaio wants to clinch up but Calmuschi keeps it at a distance.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot.
Macellaio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macellaio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Macellaio misses with a hook. Calmuschi ducked under it nicely.
Calmuschi connects with a right hand. Macellaio shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macellaio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Calmuschi, pushing him back against the cage.
Macellaio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calmuschi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calmuschi just misses with a punch to the body.
Macellaio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Macellaio wants to clinch but Calmuschi slips to the side
and Calmuschi counters with a straight right hand.
Macellaio looks to land a left hand but Calmuschi moved out of range nicely.
Calmuschi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Macellaio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calmuschi misses with a straight left.
Calmuschi scores with a three punch combo!
Macellaio misses with an uppercut. Calmuschi saw that one coming.
Macellaio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calmuschi.
Iancu Calmuschi is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macellaio. That's going to slow Calmuschi down.
Calmuschi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macellaio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi looks to throw the jab but Macellaio is out of range.
Calmuschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macellaio moves away.
Macellaio is looking for the big counter here.
Calmuschi misses with a low kick as Macellaio jumps back.
Calmuschi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Macellaio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Calmuschi finds it's target.
Macellaio misses with a combination
and Calmuschi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calmuschi throws the left hand but Macellaio avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Macellaio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Macellaio throws out a leg kick but Calmuschi moves out of range and Macellaio only half commits.
Macellaio misses with an uppercut.
Calmuschi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calmuschi misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi avoids a kick to the body.
Macellaio tries to move into range but Calmuschi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Macellaio feints and as Calmuschi raises his hands in defense, Macellaio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Calmuschi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calmuschi misses with a punch to the body.
Calmuschi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calmuschi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macellaio.
Calmuschi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Macellaio's head backwards.
Calmuschi connects with a single shot there.
Calmuschi connects with a leg kick. Macellaio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A cross from Macellaio lands.
Calmuschi misses the shot to the body.
Calmuschi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Macellaio. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iancu Calmuschi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Giovanni Macellaio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Macellaio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Calmuschi swivels and escapes.
Macellaio takes a swing at Calmuschi's ribcage but misses.
Macellaio just misses with a punch to the body.
Macellaio tries to work over Calmuschi's front leg with a kick but Calmuschi checks it.
Calmuschi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Macellaio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Calmuschi doesn't seem bothered though.
A bone on bone clash there as Calmuschi blocks the leg kick.
Macellaio misses with a body shot.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot.
Macellaio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Calmuschi is able to avoid easily.
Calmuschi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macellaio connects with an inside leg kick.
Macellaio looks to land a right hand but Calmuschi moved out of range.
Macellaio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Calmuschi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calmuschi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calmuschi moves away from the strike by Macellaio.
A combination from Calmuschi does no damage.
Macellaio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Macellaio scores with a kick to the body.
Calmuschi throws a low kick, looking for Macellaio's leg but Macellaio calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Calmuschi. That's going to slow Macellaio down.
Calmuschi throws a low kick but Macellaio avoids it.
Macellaio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Calmuschi takes a step back to recover.
Macellaio throws a series of punches but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Macellaio throws a leg kick but Calmuschi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Macellaio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Macellaio misses with a hook. Calmuschi ducked under it nicely.
Macellaio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Macellaio misses its intended target.
Calmuschi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Macellaio swings for the body but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Macellaio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Calmuschi throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calmuschi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calmuschi wants it to stay on the feet.
Calmuschi scores with the left hand. Macellaio knows he should have avoided that one.
Calmuschi throws a sloppy head kick and Macellaio moves out of range easily.
Macellaio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Macellaio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Calmuschi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iancu Calmuschi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Macellaio.
Macellaio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macellaio moves away.
Calmuschi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Macellaio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Calmuschi but Calmuschi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Macellaio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macellaio thows a leg kick but Calmuschi checks it
and Calmuschi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Macellaio is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Macellaio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Calmuschi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macellaio somewhat.
Macellaio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Macellaio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calmuschi.
Macellaio scoring well with a low kick there.
Macellaio misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macellaio misses with a hook.
Giovanni Macellaio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Calmuschi. Macellaio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Macellaio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Calmuschi connects with a single shot there.
Macellaio thows a body kick. Calmuschi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calmuschi sizes up Macellaio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Macellaio avoids the head kick by Calmuschi.
Nice jab there from Calmuschi.
Macellaio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Macellaio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Calmuschi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Iancu Calmuschi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macellaio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iancu Calmuschi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Calmuschi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iancu Calmuschi!
Iancu Calmuschi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bane Toxic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Cooper is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bane Toxic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Toxic.
Toxic lands a body shot.
Cooper throws a body punch but Toxic moves out of range.
As Cooper tries to get set, Toxic tries to push him back and clinch up but Cooper manages to avoid the attempt.
Toxic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooper.
Toxic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cooper misses with a double jab
and Toxic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toxic cracks the inside of Cooper's front leg.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Toxic avoids them all with ease.
Cooper throws the left hand but Toxic avoids the punch easily.
Cooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toxic.
Cooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Toxic is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toxic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Toxic manages to break the clinch.
Cooper misses with a hook. Toxic ducked under it nicely.
Cooper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Toxic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Toxic has Cooper up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toxic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toxic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooper. Toxic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toxic tries to bum rush Cooper with a series of wild strikes but Cooper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Cooper. Beautiful body shot.
Cooper throws a shot from downtown. Toxic moves away and avoids it.
Toxic fails to land with a series of punches.
Cooper throws a jab when Toxic was well out of range.
Toxic throws a quick counter head kick but Cooper was just out of range.
Toxic drives through and clinches with Cooper against the cage.
Cooper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Toxic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper scores with a decent looking hook.
Cooper missing with a left hand there. Toxic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Cooper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toxic dodges the punch combination from Cooper.
Cooper lands with a nice combination. Toxic backs away looking to recover.
Toxic is rocked!
Cooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Toxic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Cooper has cracked Toxic with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Cooper lands another huge swinging hook and Toxic tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Toxic, before Cooper can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Cooper!
John Cooper took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bushido Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Peon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pele Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Von Peon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pele Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Peon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ronaldo scrambles back to his feet.
Peon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peon lands a jab to the nose.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ronaldo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ronaldo misses with a left hand
and Peon counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Peon coming out on top.
Donk. Peon catches Ronaldo right on the button with a cross.
Peon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ronaldo on the side of the head.
Ronaldo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peon pinned against the cage. Peon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peon drops Ronaldo with a naaaaasty hook - Ronaldo is in real trouble here! Peon dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Von Peon!
After winning the bout, Von Peon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suyoung Suh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Delamitri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Suyoung Suh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Delamitri!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suh misses with a low kick.
Suh misses with a body shot.
Delamitri blocks a low kick nicely.
Delamitri with the counter takedown but Suh avoids it easily.
Delamitri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Suh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Delamitri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suh jabs Delamitri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Suh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suh throws out a leg kick but Delamitri moves out of range and Suh only half commits.
Delamitri with the counter takedown but Suh avoids it easily.
Suh batters Delamitri with a massive right followed by a huge left! Delamitri is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Suh lands a final crushing right hand to drop Delamitri to the mat with a gruesome thud! Suh is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Suyoung Suh!
After the fight, Suyoung Suh was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ijsa Mohammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jackson's choice of entrance music: Eminem - Till I Collapse (ft. Nate Dogg). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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263 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ijsa Mohammed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rory Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson blocks a head kick by Mohammed.
Mohammed tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Mohammed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick but Mohammed moves out of range.
Mohammed is looking to clinch.
We've been informed that Jackson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jackson clobbers Mohammed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mohammed throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mohammed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mohammed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Mohammed's side.
Mohammed has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson taking a breather.
Mohammed throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Mohammed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Mohammed.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson lands with a hook. Mohammed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've been told by Mohammed's head coaches at Helsinki Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mohammed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Mohammed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Mohammed. Mohammed maintains the clinch.
Mohammed tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mohammed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mohammed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ijsa Mohammed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Mohammed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mohammed rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mohammed moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Mohammed ducks straight into an uppercut from Jackson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Mohammed manages to regain guard straight away.
Mohammed is rocked!
Jackson advances position into side control!
Oh Mohammed is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammed tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
Jackson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mohammed!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jackson looking to secure an arm triangle but Mohammed defends it well.
Mohammed wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mohammed seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mohammed tries to buck Jackson off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
You get the feeling that Mohammed really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson tries to control but Mohammed wriggling away.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Mohammed is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mohammed is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mohammed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mohammed tries to get out of the position.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mohammed tries to buck Jackson off but he can't manage it.
Mohammed trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mohammed is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mohammed blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mohammed is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mohammed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Mohammed's head back.
Mohammed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mohammed backwards.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson tries to work over Mohammed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mohammed tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mohammed.
Mohammed drops Jackson with a nice combination! Mohammed dives into Jackson's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Rory Jackson has been cut.
Mohammed wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rory Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is pulling down on Mohammed's head to control his posture.
Mohammed won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson is pulling down on Mohammed's head. It's preventing any offense from Mohammed, at least for the moment.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Mohammed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mohammed stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mohammed tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mohammed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rory Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mohammed doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Ijsa Mohammed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mohammed moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
As Mohammed backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Mohammed manages to avoid it all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice combo by Jackson! Oh, that's hurt him - Mohammed falls to the canvas and Jackson follows him into side control.
Mohammed is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jackson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jackson controlling from side mount.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mohammed is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Mohammed and Jackson goes tumbling to the canvas! Mohammed follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like Mohammed is going to stand back up.
Jackson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mohammed keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohammed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mohammed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Mohammed moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMohammed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mohammed wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mohammed doesn't seem phased though.
Mohammed instigates a clinch.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ijsa Mohammed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mohammed wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rory Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mohammed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mohammed under the eye.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Mohammed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.
Mohammed tries to clinch
and Mohammed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mohammed tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Mohammed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson is stalking Mohammed. Mohammed circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Jackson, and it's lights out! Mohammed really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rory Jackson!
Rory Jackson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khal Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Sepulveda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark comes to the cage accompanied by War Is Coming by Six Feet Under. Sepulveda comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Llorando se Fue kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khal Stark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alejandro Sepulveda!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark throws a body shot but no joy.
Stark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stark sprawls well. Stark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sepulveda gets slowly back to his feet.
Sepulveda throws a shot to the body.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Sepulveda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sepulveda lands in his opponent's guard.
Stark wants to stand up but Sepulveda is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark trying to control the position here.
Stark controls Sepulveda momentarily but Sepulveda frees himself.
Stark trying to control the position here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stark looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sepulveda has Stark pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sepulveda pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stark tumbling to the mat - Sepulveda dives into Stark's guard.
Stark wants to get back to his feet but Sepulveda passes into half guard.
Stark is looking to escape.
Stark wants to control but Sepulveda is keeping busy.
Sepulveda stops Stark from getting back to his feet.
Stark pushes Sepulveda off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda misses with a head kick.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark lands with a good body shot.
Stark connects with a crisp jab.
Stark throws a wild body kick that Sepulveda sees coming a mile off.
Stark throws a head kick but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Sepulveda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stark defends it well.
Sepulveda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stark dips to his left and cracks Sepulveda with an uppercut!
Stark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stark looks for the body kick but Sepulveda saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Sepulveda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sepulveda looks for a takedown but Stark sprawls well.
Sepulveda lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark avoids the body shot from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sepulveda shoots in but no luck this time.
Khal Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Sepulveda.
Jab, jab by Stark - just one landing.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sepulveda slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Sepulveda shoots in but no luck this time.
Stark throwing a counter right hand but Sepulveda manages to avoid it.
Stark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stark looks to land a body kick but Sepulveda moved away.
Sepulveda moves out of range of the body kick.
Sepulveda tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sepulveda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sepulveda in his tracks.
Sepulveda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sepulveda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Stark misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sepulveda! But no joy.
Stark is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A clash of legs there as Sepulveda blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Stark dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stark lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sepulveda. Sepulveda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stark.
Stark leaves Sepulveda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sepulveda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stark looks to land a body kick but Sepulveda moved away.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sepulveda.
Stark scores with a three punch combo!
Stark throws a head kick but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stark sprawls well. Stark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sepulveda gets slowly back to his feet.
Stark looks to land a combination. Sepulveda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark throws an overhand right that lands on Sepulveda's shoulder, as Sepulveda tries to avoid the shot.
Khal Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sepulveda slips a jab from Stark.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark throws a body punch but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Sepulveda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stark misses with a looping left.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda fails to land the takedown.
Khal Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Sepulveda.
A nice combination there by Stark.
Stark thuds a left hand into Sepulveda's body.
Stark scores with a body shot.
Stark digs a good hook to Sepulveda's body.
Sepulveda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sepulveda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stark rather than just go for the knockout.
Stark tries to land a body kick
and Sepulveda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sepulveda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sepulveda avoids the attempt from Stark to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Stark is in real trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark tries to escape the position.
Sepulveda trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Stark tries to roll but Sepulveda sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark trying to control but not successfully.
Sepulveda is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sepulveda is hanging on to Stark's back as he tries to escape.
Stark manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sepulveda's guard. Nice work there by Stark.
Sepulveda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Sepulveda is keeping the position.
Stark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stark looking to sit in guard and control but Sepulveda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Stark dominated that second 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.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Sepulveda.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sepulveda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stark throws a shot to the body.
Khal Stark is winning the standup battle so far.
Sepulveda moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stark napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stark bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sepulveda wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Nice cross by Stark.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sepulveda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sepulveda.
Sepulveda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sepulveda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Stark throws a body kick that misses.
Sepulveda ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark throws a head kick but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Sepulveda looks to throw the jab but Stark is out of range.
Stark misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda swinging wildly here.
Stark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Sepulveda misses.
Stark misses with a body kick.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Sepulveda has a takedown stuffed.
Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stark lands with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stark.
Sepulveda moves out of range of the leg kick from Stark.
Sepulveda shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sepulveda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khal Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Sepulveda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark looks to land a combination. Sepulveda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sepulveda just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Sepulveda misses.
Sepulveda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice side step and Sepulveda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark looks to land a combination but Sepulveda avoids it well.
Sepulveda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stark avoids the body shot from Sepulveda.
Stark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sepulveda swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Sepulveda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sepulveda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sepulveda scores with a decent looking hook.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Sepulveda throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Stark cracks Sepulveda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sepulveda shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sepulveda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sepulveda throws a series of punches but Stark moves out of range.
Sepulveda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sepulveda somewhat.
Sepulveda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Sepulveda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stark misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
It seemed like Sepulveda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sepulveda can do to turn this around?
Sepulveda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sepulveda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stark scores with a one two! Sepulveda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sepulveda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sepulveda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stark circles away.
Stark was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good exchange - Sepulveda coming out on top.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Stark.
Khal Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sepulveda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sepulveda throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Stark.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Stark misses with the combination.
Sepulveda avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sepulveda blocks a head kick by Stark.
Nice uppercut there from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda cracks Stark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stark throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Stark clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sepulveda tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stark.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sepulveda.
Stark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch lands to the side of Sepulveda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Sepulveda.
Stark avoids the body shot from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
It appears Stark was looking to counter with a kick there.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark throws a leg kick but Sepulveda moved away.
Stark slips a jab from Sepulveda.
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sepulveda tries to clinch up but Stark circles away and keeps his distance.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sepulveda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sepulveda clinches.
A shot in the inside from Sepulveda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda wants a takedown.
Sepulveda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sepulveda tries to break the clinch but Stark is controlling the position.
Sepulveda working aggressively here.
Stark gets underhooks to prevent Sepulveda's takedown attempt.
Sepulveda is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stark scores with a shot to the side of Sepulveda's head.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Sepulveda avoids the damage to the body.
Sepulveda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Khal Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Sepulveda.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sepulveda avoids it.
Sepulveda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stark to keep the fight standing.
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda breaks from the clinch.
Stark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stark as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a push kick but Sepulveda slaps the foot to one side.
Sepulveda throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sepulveda is rocked!
Sepulveda misses with a looping right.
Sepulveda is still on wobbly legs! Can Stark finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sepulveda gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Stark gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sepulveda is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khal Stark!
Khal Stark is the new bantamweight champion!
An intense looking Khal Stark took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I wanna thank all my coaches and teammates at Touch Of Death and all the fans who believed I could get back here and take the belt back. Good luck to my boy Hussein Stahl who trains with me at Touch Of Death...lets bring 2 belts back home tonight!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hussein Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Mugabe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hussein Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugabe misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Stahl.
Stahl has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mugabe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stahl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stahl lands with a good body shot.
Mugabe tries a head kick but it misses.
Mugabe moves into range and clinches up with Stahl.
Mugabe with a knee to the head.
Mugabe stops a takedown attempt from Stahl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugabe tries to land knees in the clinch but Stahl avoids the damage to the body.
Mugabe throws an elbow but it misses.
Stahl has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mugabe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rob Mugabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Mugabe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mugabe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Mugabe has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Mugabe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stahl up against the cage.
Mugabe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stahl avoids it.
Mugabe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stahl is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mugabe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stahl's face.
Mugabe missing with knees to the body.
Stahl takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stahl avoids a wild elbow strike from Mugabe.
Mugabe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mugabe working Stahl over with knees to the body.
Stahl looks winded!
Mugabe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mugabe.
Mugabe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stahl throws a lazy head kick
so Mugabe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mugabe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stahl's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe cracks Stahl with a solid left hand.
Stahl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stahl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mugabe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mugabe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mugabe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mugabe is working Stahl over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stahl working for a triangle but Mugabe defends it easily.
Mugabe postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl is trying to hold Mugabe in close to prevent damage but Mugabe has managed to pass into half guard.
Stahl trying to hold on to Mugabe's head to control him but Mugabe postures up.
Mugabe working over Stahl with some ground and pound. Stahl looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mugabe wants to control but Stahl is keeping him busy.
Mugabe controlling the action here.
Stahl wants to get back to full guard.
Mugabe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stahl controlling the position well.
Mugabe drops an elbow to the side of Stahl's head.
Mugabe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stahl trying to control here.
Mugabe lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mugabe lands a nice short elbow.
Mugabe is trying to control the action in half guard but Stahl is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mugabe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mugabe is keen to just control but Stahl is a slippery customer.
Mugabe is nestled in close to Stahl, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stahl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mugabe is working away from the top position though.
Mugabe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stahl works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stahl can't keep his opponent in guard - Mugabe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mugabe working Stahl over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Mugabe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mugabe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stahl tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mugabe is in Stahl's guard.
Mugabe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mugabe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mugabe landing with the ground and pound.
Mugabe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mugabe trying to control but Stahl is working from the bottom.
Mugabe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stahl keeping full guard, as Mugabe tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugabe trying to control but Stahl is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl is controlling Mugabe's posture.
Stahl keeping moving, preventing Mugabe from controlling successfully.
Mugabe with a nice head shot there.
Mugabe preventing the sweep.
Mugabe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stahl keeping moving, preventing Mugabe from controlling successfully.
Stahl escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mugabe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mugabe cracks Stahl with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mugabe is working Stahl over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mugabe trying to control but Stahl is working from the bottom.
Mugabe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stahl is trying to keep Mugabe in close.
Mugabe trying to control but Stahl is working from the bottom.
Stahl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mugabe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mugabe wants to control from the top but Stahl keeps moving.
Mugabe wants to pass the guard but Stahl is keeping the position.
Stahl lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rob Mugabe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe pulls Stahl in close to prevent any damage.
Mugabe looking for a sweep. Not yet Mugabe, not yet.
Stahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Mugabe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mugabe pulls Stahl in close to prevent any damage.
Mugabe looking for a sweep. Not yet Mugabe, not yet.
Mugabe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stahl is fighting to break Mugabe's control of his arms but Mugabe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mugabe wants to sweep but no luck.
Stahl trying to control but Mugabe is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stahl wants to pass the guard but Mugabe is keeping the position.
Mugabe looking for a sweep. Not yet Mugabe, not yet.
Mugabe keeping moving, preventing Stahl from controlling successfully.
Mugabe wants to sweep but no luck.
Mugabe is working hard here to advance position.
Mugabe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stahl can do to turn this around?
Mugabe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stahl pulls Mugabe in close to prevent any damage.
Stahl wants to hit a switch here but Mugabe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stahl there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Mugabe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mugabe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mugabe.
Stahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mugabe moves out of range as Stahl strikes.
Mugabe pushes Stahl up against the cage in a clinch.
Mugabe misses with a knee to the head.
Mugabe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stahl in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mugabe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stahl's face.
Mugabe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stahl in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mugabe tries to land knees in the clinch but Stahl avoids the damage to the body.
Stahl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mugabe lands a damaging elbow.
Mugabe working Stahl over with knees to the body.
Rob Mugabe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mugabe obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mugabe is defending well.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mugabe.
Stahl takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Mugabe.
Mugabe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mugabe with a knee to the head.
Mugabe connects with a knee to the head.
Mugabe with a knee to the head.
Stahl avoiding damage as Mugabe throws knees to the body.
Mugabe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mugabe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Mugabe.
Mugabe lands a nice elbow.
Mugabe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mugabe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Mugabe.
Mugabe lands a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mugabe scores with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mugabe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mugabe stalling.
Stahl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rob Mugabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Mugabe misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl throws an elbow but it misses.
Mugabe trying to land knees to the body.
Stahl throws an elbow but it misses.
Mugabe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mugabe with a knee to the head.
Mugabe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mugabe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mugabe scores a nice knee to the body.
Mugabe is pushing Stahl up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mugabe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mugabe lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahl managing to block the knees to the body from Mugabe.
Stalling in the clinch from Mugabe.
Mugabe landing knees to the head.
Mugabe working Stahl over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mugabe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mugabe landing knees to the body.
Mugabe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stahl.
Mugabe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mugabe obliges.
Mugabe lands a knee to the body.
Mugabe lands an elbow just above Stahl 's eye.
Mugabe lands an elbow that stopped Stahl in his tracks for a moment.
Mugabe lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Mugabe clearly takes that round.
That's time! Mugabe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mugabe.
Stahl instigates a clinch.
Stahl has a couple of punches blocked by Mugabe.
Stahl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stahl is working for takedown but Mugabe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stahl wants a takedown but no success here.
Mugabe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mugabe is pushing Stahl up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mugabe with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugabe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stahl.
Mugabe throws an elbow but it misses.
Mugabe lands a knee to the head.
Stahl is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mugabe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl tries to score a body lock takedown but Mugabe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rob Mugabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Stahl is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mugabe lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Stahl goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Mugabe in side control.
It looks like Hussein Stahl has been cut.
Mugabe working the ground and pound.
Stahl is rocked!
Stahl on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stahl is still in real trouble! Can Mugabe finish him?
Mugabe scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Stahl is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mugabe can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Mugabe!
Rob Mugabe retains his super heavyweight title!
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