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Helsinki Fighting League: 48 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herman Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesa Asikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asikainen has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Brawler
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herman Munster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vesa Asikainen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Munster.
Munster fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Asikainen to the ground. Munster is now in Asikainen's guard.
Munster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asikainen is keeping the position for now.
Munster sitting in guard here, content to control.
Munster with a nice head shot there.
Munster wants to pass the guard but Asikainen is keeping the position.
Munster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Asikainen has momentary wrist control but Munster slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munster passes Asikainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Asikainen looks winded!
Munster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Munster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster seems to be looking for submissions.
Munster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Munster works his foot free and advances to mount.
Munster controlling from mount.
Munster postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Asikainen looks a forlorn figure.
Munster is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Asikainen is surviving well by controlling Munster's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster with the ground and pound from mount.
Asikainen is rocked!
Munster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Munster loads up with a big shot that hurts Asikainen! He's pulled Munster in close but Munster has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Asikainen survive? More strikes from Munster and Asikainen is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herman Munster!
A less than humble Herman Munster misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maynard Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard Keenan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Infamous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maynard Keenan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infamous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Infamous is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keenan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Infamous has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Keenan uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keenan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keenan is looking to stand up but Infamous won't let him.
Keenan pushing down on Infamous's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Keenan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Infamous. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keenan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Infamous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keenan pulls his head out easily.
Infamous looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Infamous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keenan pulls his head out easily.
Infamous looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keenan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Infamous to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan moves in looking to clinch but Infamous pushes him off.
Infamous is looking for a counter combo.
Keenan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Infamous to the ground. Keenan is now in Infamous's guard.
Keenan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Infamous is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Infamous is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keenan defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan stays in close to Infamous's body and controls the position.
Infamous looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keenan is in close to Infamous's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keenan is aware though and is defending well.
Keenan trying to control but Infamous is working from the bottom.
Keenan is posturing up here but Infamous has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Keenan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Keenan has to tap! Slick submission there by Infamous!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Infamous!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stratovarius Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez comes to the cage accompanied by Hail Mary - Tupac. Stratovarius Smiff looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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183 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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177 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Gonzalez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stratovarius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Smiff misses
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smiff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonzalez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smiff misses with a takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a right hand to the body.
Smiff misses with a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Stratovarius Smiff has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff throws a lazy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a left to the body.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzalez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gonzalez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smiff defends it easily.
Gonzalez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Smiff doesn't defend quickly enough and Gonzalez has managed to lock this one up! Can Smiff escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gonzalez on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Gonzalez !
A very excited looking Nick Gonzalez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Stratovarius Smiff stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Petter Norlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Infamous's choice of entrance music: Kevin Gates- Hard For. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petter Norlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Infamous!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Norlin instigates a clinch.
Norlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Infamous misses with the head strike.
Infamous has a couple of punches blocked by Norlin.
Norlin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Infamous working aggressively here.
Norlin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Infamous looks winded!
Norlin looking to throw knees to the head but Infamous is blocking nicely.
Norlin lands a nice knee to the body.
Norlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Infamous lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Norlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Norlin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Infamous in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Norlin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norlin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Norlin lands an uppercut.
Infamous misses with a punch to the body.
Norlin lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Norlin.
Norlin landing knees to the head.
Norlin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Infamous's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norlin blocks an uppercut.
Norlin lands a right hand.
Norlin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Norlin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Norlin with a knee to the head.
Norlin lands a nice knee to the body.
Norlin connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Norlin obliges.
Norlin lands a knee to the head.
Infamous is rocked!
Norlin jerks Infamous's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Infamous drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Norlin goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Norlin because Infamous was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Petter Norlin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rusoposkinen Clintsari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balzac Tzovalzeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rusoposkinen Clintsari !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Balzac Tzovalzeck!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clintsari moves into the clinch.
Tzovalzeck creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tzovalzeck should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A left hand lands to the body for Clintsari .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clintsari .
Clintsari lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Clintsari .
Clintsari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tzovalzeck backwards.
I was talking to Clintsari 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Clintsari pushes Tzovalzeck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clintsari taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tzovalzeck has Clintsari pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clintsari manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clintsari scores with a hook to the body.
Tzovalzeck looks winded!
Clintsari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tzovalzeck or not.
Stalling in the clinch from Clintsari .
Clintsari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clintsari lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzovalzeck wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tzovalzeck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clintsari .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clintsari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Clintsari .
A right handed body shot lands from Clintsari .
Clintsari scores with a shot to the side of Tzovalzeck's head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clintsari takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clintsari works on Tzovalzeck's body with a couple of short punches.
Clintsari digs a right hand into Tzovalzeck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tzovalzeck's gas tank.
Tzovalzeck takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clintsari .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clintsari .
Tzovalzeck is rocked!
Clintsari dips a shoulder and cracks Tzovalzeck with a mighty uppercut! Tzovalzeck falls back against the cage and Clintsari unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tzovalzeck is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Clintsari screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rusoposkinen Clintsari !
Rusoposkinen Clintsari decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobus Barnard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keller comes into the arena with War Music blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
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201 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Virgil Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kobus Barnard!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Keller.
Keller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnard with a jab.
Keller walks into a left hand.
Keller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kobus Barnard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnard lands a lovely overhand right.
Barnard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barnard throws a right hand that misses
and Keller counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnard scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Keller ducks under a wild hook from Barnard.
Nice jab there from Barnard.
Barnard throws a poor cross that misses
and Keller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barnard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnard lands a jab to Keller's midsection.
Barnard swinging wildly here.
Keller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnard scores with a punch to the head.
Barnard swinging wildly here.
Keller misses with a hook to the body
and Barnard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Virgil Keller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnard.
Keller throws out a loose jab but Barnard uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Barnard 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.
Barnard motions for Keller to come forward. Barnard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barnard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Keller enables Barnard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Keller manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keller 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.
Barnard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Barnard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Keller has his foot on Barnard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnard works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barnard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Keller working a defensive guard but Barnard manages to pass into side control anyway.
Barnard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
It looks like Barnard might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Keller is looking to regain half guard here but Barnard keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnard controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnard wants to control but Keller is keeping him busy.
Keller tries to bench press Barnard off him but Barnard keeps the position.
Keller can't do much from the bottom here.
Keller being controlled for a moment.
Keller is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobus Barnard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barnard swings for the body but Keller moves out of range.
Keller moves out of range as Barnard strikes.
Keller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Keller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keller misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnard is defended easily by Keller.
Keller moves forwards but Barnard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Keller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnard doesn't seem phased though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnard.
Barnard looks to land a combination. Keller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnard blocks a low kick nicely.
Barnard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keller on the side of the head.
Barnard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keller swings widly with a right hand
and Barnard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keller looks to land a left hand but Barnard moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Barnard there.
A left lands for Barnard.
Barnard throws the left hand but Keller avoids the punch easily.
Keller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnard connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnard throws a leg kick
and Keller counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnard throws a poor cross that misses
and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnard lands a jab to the head.
Barnard throws the left hand but Keller avoids the punch easily.
Keller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keller looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnard is just out of range.
Keller loads up on a big right hand but Barnard slips the punch.
Kobus Barnard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keller throws a low kick but Barnard avoids it.
Barnard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnard cracks Keller with an open hand slap.
Barnard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keller counters with a one-two to the body.
Keller moves away from the strike by Barnard.
Barnard moves forwards but Keller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnard is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Keller is trying to defend but Barnard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barnard is still in real trouble! Can Keller finish him?
Keller tries to get to full guard but Barnard has control of the leg.
Keller looking for submissions off his back.
Barnard seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnard tries to pass to full mount but Keller defends it.
Keller wants to get back to full guard.
Keller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Keller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnard tries to free his leg and advance position but Keller is retaining full guard.
Keller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnard has picked Keller up and slammed him! Keller can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnard manages to pass to side control!
Barnard is looking to take a break and control but Keller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnard taking a breather here.
Keller tries to buck Barnard off but Barnard is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobus Barnard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Barnard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barnard throws a hook to the side of Keller's head but Keller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keller is fending him off so far but Barnard persists. Nope, Keller circles away and we're back to standing.
Keller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barnard misses with a left hand
and Keller counters with a stiff right hand.
Keller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnard finds it's way round the side to connect with Keller's head.
Barnard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnard lands with a hook. Keller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller scores with a jab to the head.
Barnard misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barnard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keller circles away quickly and effectively.
Kobus Barnard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnard to score with a decent uppercut.
Barnard scores with a sloppy right hand. Keller should have avoided that one.
Barnard lands with a hook. Keller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnard manages to avoid it.
Barnard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keller was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnard.
Keller is looking to counter punch.
Barnard throws a combination that misses
letting Keller counter with a right hand.
Barnard scores with a nice right hand.
Keller circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Barnard to the canvas! Barnard doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Keller keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgil Keller!
Virgil Keller 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Cudi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nordlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cudi comes into the arena with King Wizard blaring out of the sound system. Nordlund has chosen Hate to say I told you so from the Hives as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Cudi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, David Nordlund!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordlund throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordlund throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A combination from Nordlund does no damage.
Nordlund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cudi can pounce on him.
Nordlund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cudi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cudi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cudi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cudi with a poor takedown
and Nordlund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nordlund throws a head kick that misses.
Nordlund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cudi was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordlund.
Nordlund lands a right hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cudi.
Cudi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nordlund moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordlund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cudi circles away quickly and effectively.
Cudi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cudi thuds his right hand into Nordlund's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nordlund throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Cudi's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Nordlund dives in looking to finish as Cudi flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Nordlund's strikes! Nordlund is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Cudi's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Cudi was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Nordlund!
David Nordlund took some time post fight to say the following; 'We got it, baby! I know this is a huge upset, but my coaches and my manager always believed in my power. Now the belt is ours and we won't give it away!'.
Kid Cudi spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck everybody up in this arena. Ain't nobody thinking bout yo fat asses anyway.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Halfdan Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Stelling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelling comes into a darkened arena with his song building. London Calling kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Halfdan Ragnarsson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Halfdan Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 46 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Stelling !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the body.
Stelling tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stelling takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Jack Stelling has been cut.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stelling 's face.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Stelling is rocked!
Ragnarsson scores with a knee to the head.
Stelling is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Stelling looks winded!
Stelling takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ragnarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stelling lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ragnarsson working the clinch nicely. Stelling is working for position but Ragnarsson cracks him with a big knee to the head! Stelling crumples up against the cage and Ragnarsson lands two more shots before the ref can save Stelling ! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Halfdan Ragnarsson!
A relieved looking Halfdan Ragnarsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jack Stelling was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't Worries Fans, I Will Come Back And Win For My UK Fans'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Walter Flanagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred Von Richthoffen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flanagan comes to the cage accompanied by The Wizard . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter Flanagan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manfred Von Richthoffen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Richthoffen looks to land a right hand but Flanagan moved out of range.
Flanagan slips a jab from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen throws a jab but it's blocked by Flanagan.
It looked like Flanagan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flanagan misses with a right hand
and Von Richthoffen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Richthoffen missing with a left hand there. Flanagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flanagan throws a right hand that misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Richthoffen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flanagan.
Von Richthoffen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Flanagan misses with a body kick.
Von Richthoffen is looking for the big counter here.
Flanagan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Richthoffen counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flanagan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Flanagan blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flanagan.
Von Richthoffen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flanagan.
Von Richthoffen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Flanagan with a body shot.
Von Richthoffen throws a sloppy body shot
and Flanagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flanagan misses with a double jab
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice uppercut.
Flanagan falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Von Richthoffen counter with a right hand.
It looks like Walter Flanagan has been cut.
Von Richthoffen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flanagan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Von Richthoffen moves away from the strike by Flanagan.
Flanagan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($200 entry fee) in the buildup to the fight.
Flanagan loads up on a big right hand but Von Richthoffen slips the punch.
Von Richthoffen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Flanagan throws a lazy uppercut
and Flanagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flanagan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Von Richthoffen lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Flanagan as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Von Richthoffen!
Flanagan misses with an uppercut
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Richthoffen throws a poor cross that misses
and Flanagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Richthoffen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Flanagan is rocked!
Flanagan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Flanagan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flanagan scores with a jab to the body.
Von Richthoffen throws a hook to the side of Flanagan's head but Flanagan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Richthoffen misses with a looping right.
It looked like Flanagan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flanagan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flanagan seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Richthoffen just misses with a punch to the body.
Walter Flanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan staying out of range there.
Flanagan swings for the body but Von Richthoffen moves out of range.
Von Richthoffen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Richthoffen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Flanagan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Flanagan moves out of range of the strikes.
Flanagan stuns Von Richthoffen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Flanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Richthoffen was well out of range. Poor timing from Flanagan.
Von Richthoffen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Richthoffen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flanagan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Flanagan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flanagan. Von Richthoffen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Richthoffen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flanagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen avoids the body shot from Flanagan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lunges at Flanagan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flanagan's hand.
Flanagan throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Richthoffen moves out of range as Flanagan throws a body kick.
Flanagan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flanagan misses with a body punch
and Flanagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flanagan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Von Richthoffen to score with a decent uppercut.
Flanagan misses with an uppercut. Von Richthoffen saw that one coming.
It seemed like Von Richthoffen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flanagan misses with a jab to the body
and Von Richthoffen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flanagan throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Richthoffen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred Von Richthoffen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Flanagan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Von Richthoffen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Richthoffen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Richthoffen cracks Flanagan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Flanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Richthoffen was well out of range. Poor timing from Flanagan.
Flanagan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Von Richthoffen counters with a stiff right hand.
Flanagan fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Richthoffen steps in with a hook that catches Flanagan right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Von Richthoffen follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Flanagan looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Von Richthoffen!
Manfred Von Richthoffen is the new bantamweight champion!
Manfred Von Richthoffen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Rusted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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33
193 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
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32
195 lbs
23 - 11 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Aguilar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jethro Rusted!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusted lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aguilar's sensitive parts.
Aguilar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rusted sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rusted slips under a jab.
Rusted feints the counter takedown.
Aguilar dives in for a single leg takedown but Rusted sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aguilar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rusted as he avoids it easily.
Sergio Aguilar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aguilar checks a low kick from Rusted.
Aguilar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rusted but Rusted pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Aguilar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aguilar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rusted quickly recovers to half guard.
Rusted is defending against the submission attempts here by Aguilar.
Rusted tries to get to full guard but Aguilar has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar trying to control the action but Rusted is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Rusted is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rusted working a defensive guard here.
Aguilar won't allow Rusted to sweep him here.
Rusted is adopting a defensive guard.
Aguilar trying to control but Rusted is working from the bottom.
Rusted looking to control.
Aguilar looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusted is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusted is pulling down on Aguilar's head to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aguilar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aguilar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rusted throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Aguilar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aguilar blocks a leg kick.
Rusted avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aguilar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rusted lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aguilar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aguilar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aguilar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rusted counters with a right hand to the body.
Rusted misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aguilar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rusted manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rusted has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rusted misses with a lunging right hand
and Aguilar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aguilar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rusted.
Rusted throws an overhand right that lands on Aguilar's shoulder, as Aguilar tries to avoid the shot.
Aguilar swings for the body but Rusted moves out of range.
Aguilar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rusted as he jumps to the side.
Rusted throws the kick towards the body but Aguilar avoids it.
Aguilar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rusted misses the shot to the body.
Rusted digs a good hook to Aguilar's body.
Rusted lands a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aguilar.
Rusted stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rusted wants it to stay on the feet.
Aguilar moves out of range of the body kick.
Rusted connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted lands with a nice combination. Aguilar backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rusted does it's job there.
Aguilar moves out of range of the body kick.
Aguilar clinches up with Rusted and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aguilar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rusted just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee calls for Aguilar to work.
Aguilar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rusted backwards.
Aguilar throws a head punch that misses.
Rusted has Aguilar pressed against the cage.
Aguilar misses with the head strike.
Aguilar pulls guard.
Rusted stopping the sweep attempt from Aguilar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aguilar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rusted walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aguilar lands a nice shot that snaps Rusted's head back.
Aguilar swings widly with a right hand
and Rusted counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rusted scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aguilar shoots for a takedown but Rusted saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice side step and Rusted releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Aguilar misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aguilar.
Rusted replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Aguilar blocks it well.
Aguilar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rusted with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rusted is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aguilar rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Rusted misses the target.
Rusted jabs Aguilar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aguilar jabs Rusted to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aguilar scores with a hook.
Rusted lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aguilar.
Rusted throws a leg kick but Aguilar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jethro Rusted seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rusted has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aguilar finds it's way round the side to connect with Rusted's head.
Rusted scores with a punch to the head.
Aguilar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rusted.
Aguilar fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Aguilar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusted pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aguilar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aguilar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rusted's half guard.
Rusted is trying to get back to full guard.
Rusted moves into full guard.
Aguilar is pushing down on Rusted's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rusted is fighting to maintain full guard but Aguilar has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rusted is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aguilar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rusted keeping hold of Aguilar's head, controlling as best he can.
Aguilar wants to advance to full mount but Rusted doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Aguilar trying to control but Rusted is working from the bottom.
Aguilar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rusted is keeping the position for now.
Rusted trying to control the position.
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusted is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusted looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aguilar is one step ahead there.
Rusted controls Aguilar momentarily but Aguilar frees himself.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Rusted is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Rusted misses with a leg kick.
Aguilar throws a jab when Rusted was well out of range.
Aguilar moves out of range of the leg kick from Rusted.
Aguilar misses with a straight right.
Aguilar looks for a takedown but Rusted sprawls well.
Aguilar moves out of range as Rusted strikes.
Nice shot lands for Aguilar.
Aguilar misses with a looping right.
Rusted just misses with a punch to the body.
Aguilar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rusted drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aguilar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rusted quickly recovers to half guard.
Rusted has his hands clasped together around Aguilar's back. He's all about the action.
Rusted is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sergio Aguilar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rusted throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rusted takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rusted slips a jab from Aguilar.
Aguilar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rusted is looking to score with low kicks.
Rusted cracks Aguilar with an open hand slap.
Rusted throws a solid leg kick but Aguilar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rusted.
Aguilar misses with a takedown attempt - Rusted sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Aguilar.
Aguilar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rusted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar fails with the takedown
and Rusted counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rusted rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aguilar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aguilar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aguilar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rusted counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Aguilar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusted misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aguilar.
Aguilar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rusted sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rusted throws a wild body kick that Aguilar sees coming a mile off.
Aguilar moves forwards but Rusted connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rusted scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aguilar doesn't seem bothered though.
Aguilar throws a shot from downtown. Rusted moves away and avoids it.
Aguilar avoids the body shot from Rusted.
Rusted lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aguilar throws a looping overhand right but Rusted ducks down to avoid it.
Aguilar avoids the body shot from Rusted.
Aguilar looks to throw the jab but Rusted is out of range.
Aguilar lands with a straight right. Rusted didn't see that one coming.
Aguilar lands the left hand.
Aguilar scores with the left hand. Rusted knows he should have avoided that one.
Aguilar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aguilar showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aguilar is looking to advance position but Rusted won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted controlling the position well.
Aguilar content to control rather than advance.
Rusted wants to control but Aguilar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rusted tries to get to full guard but Aguilar has control of the leg.
Aguilar wants to control but Rusted is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aguilar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aguilar's back!
The referee is taking a good look at Aguilar as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rusted!
You can see the frustration on Aguilar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rusted tightening his grip on Aguilar, looking for the choke.
Aguilar prevents Rusted from getting a body triangle.
Aguilar turns into Rusted and is now in his guard.
Aguilar trying to move into half guard but instead Rusted has managed to sweep!
Rusted preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rusted must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aguilar wants to stand and escape but Rusted is having none of it.
Aguilar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rusted gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aguilar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rusted trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Rusted is stalling in the full guard.
Aguilar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rusted comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aguilar shoots and misses
and Rusted counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aguilar catches Rusted with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aguilar ducks under a wild hook from Rusted.
Aguilar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rusted misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Aguilar misses.
Rusted misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Aguilar with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rusted - that will leave a mark!
Rusted throws a body shot but no joy.
Aguilar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rusted counters with a nice uppercut.
Aguilar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rusted pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aguilar back to the cage. Rusted follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aguilar seems to be working for a kimura but Rusted defends the submission attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but Rusted defending well.
Aguilar prevents Rusted from improving his position.
Aguilar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rusted tries to roll over but Aguilar keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aguilar is working away from the top position though.
Rusted is concentrating on defense, preventing Aguilar from advancing position.
Aguilar seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rusted is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sergio Aguilar!
Sergio Aguilar retains his middleweight title!
Sergio Aguilar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Jethro Rusted stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this shit, I might be retiring soon.'.
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