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4Kings . 003 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mee Vattalles (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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170 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mee Vattalles!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Scott.
Vattalles needs to keep his hands up - Scott had a free shot at his head there.
Scott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vattalles was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vattalles tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scott holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Vattalles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Vattalles remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vattalles is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Scott looks calm but he's in trouble here. Vattalles gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Scott is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Vattalles lets go of the hold and Scott can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mee Vattalles!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwayne Howard looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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155 lbs
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130 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luis Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwayne Howard!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales darts in looking for a takedown but Howard gets double underhooks and turns Gonzales into the cage.
Howard looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gonzales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Howard defends it nicely.
Gonzales has Howard up against the cage in a clinch.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonzales's waist but Gonzales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howard off to one side.
Gonzales clinches up against the cage.
Gonzales tightens his grip and picks Howard up, before dumping him to the ground. Howard manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gonzales controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gonzales trying to stand up but can't free himself from Howard's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Howard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonzales.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonzales drops down looking for an ankle pick but Howard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gonzales fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Howard sprawls well initially but Gonzales persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Howard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonzales.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales content to control rather than advance.
Gonzales tries to stand but can't do so whilst Howard controls his leg.
Gonzales works his way into full mount!
Gonzales takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gonzales landing strikes, looking to finish!
Howard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gonzales takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Howard is bucking up trying to escape but Gonzales cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gonzales stands up from mount. Strange move.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Howard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've been informed that Howard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gonzales in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzales moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Gonzales 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.
Howard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howard wants it to stay on the feet.
Howard takes a swing at Gonzales's ribcage but misses.
Gonzales comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howard manages to avoid it.
Howard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gonzales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales fails with a takedown attempt.
Howard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howard can do to turn this around?
Howard is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzales.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Howard but Howard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gonzales fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Howard avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonzales clinches up with Howard and pushes him back against the cage.
Gonzales leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gonzales lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales pulls guard successfully.
Gonzales is pulling down on Howard's head to control his posture.
Gonzales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howard defends it easily.
Gonzales pulls Howard in close to prevent any damage.
Gonzales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howard is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gonzales has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Howard is looking to defend but Gonzales has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Howard! Gonzales pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Howard taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luis Gonzales!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vang Poulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Masuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vang Poulsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vince Masuka!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masuka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poulsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masuka throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Poulsen counter with a right hand.
Masuka is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Poulsen ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Masuka clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vang Poulsen!
Vang Poulsen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dough Cp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Kolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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176 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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 Helsinki, Dough Cp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Kolov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cp looks to land a body kick but Kolov moved away.
Dan Kolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cp, pushing him back against the cage.
Kolov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cp prevents it.
Cp lands with a left to the head.
Kolov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cp 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolov looking for a triangle here. Cp is fighting it but it looks tight! Kolov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cp is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dan Kolov!
Dan Kolov 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kiraly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Eivind Espedal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eivind Espedal has chosen Incipit Satan as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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135 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Kiraly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristian Eivind Espedal!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eivind Espedal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kiraly looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Eivind Espedal is looking to stand up but Kiraly won't let him.
Eivind Espedal trying to control but Kiraly is working from the bottom.
Eivind Espedal 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.
Eivind Espedal stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kiraly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eivind Espedal, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Eivind Espedal.
The referee calls for Eivind Espedal to work.
Kiraly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Eivind Espedal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Eivind Espedal stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eivind Espedal lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Eivind Espedal.
Kiraly really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eivind Espedal is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Eivind Espedal's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Eivind Espedal lands with a right to the head.
Eivind Espedal pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiraly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Eivind Espedal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Eivind Espedal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Eivind Espedal!
Kiraly is looking for a sweep.
Eivind Espedal is looking to take a break and control but Kiraly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eivind Espedal taking a breather here.
Eivind Espedal tries for a kimura but Kiraly is defending well.
Eivind Espedal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kiraly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eivind Espedal stands up.
Kiraly looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiraly gets tackled into the cage by Eivind Espedal. Eivind Espedal maintains the clinch.
Kiraly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eivind Espedal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kiraly letting Eivind Espedal take a breather here.
Kiraly tries to score a body lock takedown but Eivind Espedal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kiraly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eivind Espedal stalling in the clinch.
Kiraly takes a knee right on the jaw!
Eivind Espedal lands a right hand.
Eivind Espedal connects with a knee to the head.
Kiraly is rocked!
Eivind Espedal lands with a left to the head.
Oh Kiraly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eivind Espedal has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Kiraly - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Eivind Espedal, and another! Kiraly is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kristian Eivind Espedal!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Kampamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kamil Kampamba has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Kampamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Kane!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane avoids the head kick by Kampamba.
Kane looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kane clinches.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kampamba has him pressed against the cage.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Kampamba is controlling him.
Kane is looking to break free of the clinch but Kampamba has double underhooks.
Kampamba is trying to pull guard but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kane as Kampamba tries to tie him up.
Kampamba looking for a takedown.
Kampamba can't break the clinch.
Kane tries to break free but Kampamba pushes him back against the cage.
Kampamba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Kampamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane tries to circle away but Kampamba has him pinned against the cage.
Kampamba tries to pull guard but Kane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Kampamba has the dominant position.
Kampamba has Kane pressed against the cage, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kampamba is trying to maintain a safe position but Kane gets an underhook and turns Kampamba into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampamba looking to stall.
Kampamba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kane can't break the clinch.
Kane leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kampamba tries to break the clinch but Kane is controlling the position.
Kampamba tries to pull guard but Kane won't allow it.
Kampamba prevents Kane from breaking the clinch.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Kampamba is controlling him.
Kampamba manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kampamba wants to stand but Kane is controlling the position.
Kampamba is trying to keep Kane in close.
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.
Kampamba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kane is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kampamba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kane postures up in Kampamba's guard and throws a big left but Kampamba blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kampamba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kampamba is looking to stand up but Kane isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mike Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Kane. No joy for Kampamba on that attempt.
Kane tries to clinch up but Kampamba circles away and keeps his distance.
Kampamba tries to clinch but Kane moves out of range.
Kane stuffs the takedown attempt from Kampamba. Kampamba gets slowly back to his feet.
Kane throws a right and a left that Kampamba avoids nicely.
Kane leaves Kampamba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampamba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kane's half guard.
Kane has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kampamba is on him like a limpet, forcing Kane back against the cage.
Kane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kampamba breaks from the clinch.
Kampamba fails with the takedown.
Kane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kampamba tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kampamba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane misses with a double jab.
Kane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kampamba. Kampamba obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kampamba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kane pinned against the cage. Kane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kane closes the distance and pushes Kampamba back into the cage.
Kampamba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kampamba has a takedown stuffed.
Kane throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Kane.
Kampamba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck for Kampamba with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Kane 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.
Kampamba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kampamba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Kane has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kampamba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kane.
Kampamba closes the distance and clinches up with Kane, looking for a takedown. Kampamba pushes Kane against the cage but Kane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Kampamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kampamba shoots in but no luck this time.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Kampamba.
Kane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mike Kane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kampamba is defended easily by Kane.
Kampamba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kampamba counters with a three punch combo that has Kane backing up. Kane nods at Kampamba to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane fails to land with a series of punches.
Kane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kampamba darts in looking for a takedown but Kane gets double underhooks and turns Kampamba into the cage.
Kane misses with a double jab.
Kane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Kampamba backs off Kane throws a huge counter combo but Kampamba manages to avoid it all.
Kane wants to clinch up but Kampamba keeps it at a distance.
Kane is looking to clinch but Kampamba is avoiding it.
Kampamba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Kampamba.
Kane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kampamba counters with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kane. Those never looked like landing.
Kane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kampamba.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kampamba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane moves into range and clinches up with Kampamba.
Kane is trying to break free.
Kane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kampamba jumps guard but Kane turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kampamba is looking to control Kane's arms but Kane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kampamba has his back to the cage.
Kane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kampamba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kane working hard to break the clinch.
Kane wants to get back to striking at distance but Kampamba won't allow it.
Kampamba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kampamba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kane just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampamba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kane moves into the clinch successfully.
Kane is pressed up against the cage. Kampamba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kane down to the mat. Kane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kane gets a clinch.
Kampamba is trying to pull guard but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Kampamba tries to score a body lock takedown but Kane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kampamba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane tries to break the clinch but Kampamba is controlling the position.
Kampamba prevents Kane from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampamba scores with a shot to the side of Kane's head.
Kampamba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kampamba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kane just stands there and leans against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kane in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Kampamba has the dominant position.
Kampamba tries to pull guard but Kane won't allow it.
Kampamba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kampamba has him pressed against the cage.
Kampamba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kane walks away with a smile on his face. Kampamba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kampamba tries for a takedown but Kane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kane tries to bum rush Kampamba with a series of wild strikes but Kampamba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kampamba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kampamba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kane throws a nice looking combination but Kampamba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kampamba fails with the takedown.
Kane throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Kane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kampamba shoots in for a takedown but Kane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kampamba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kampamba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kane circles away.
Kane pushes Kampamba up against the cage in a clinch.
Kampamba prevents Kane from breaking the clinch.
Kampamba can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Kampamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane working hard to break the clinch.
Kane swings wildly with an uppercut but Kampamba uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kampamba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kampamba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kane decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kampamba, up you get!
Kane throws a series of punches but Kampamba avoids them all with ease.
Kampamba is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampamba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kampamba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kane is fending him off so far but Kampamba persists. Nope, Kane circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane rushes Kampamba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kampamba has him pressed against the cage.
Kampamba working aggressively here.
Kampamba is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kampamba is trying to pull guard but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Kane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kane has had enough of the clinch but Kampamba keeps him there for the moment.
Kampamba manages to pull guard.
Kane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kampamba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kane gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kampamba doesn't manage to clinch there - Kane circles away.
Kane throws a right hand that Kampamba ducks under and follows up with a left that Kampamba also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kampamba dodges the punch combination from Kane.
Kampamba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kane.
A combination from Kane does no damage.
Kampamba seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kampamba shoots in looking for a takedown. Kane tries to sprawl out of it but Kampamba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane unleashes a big counter combination but Kampamba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kampamba shoots in looking for a takedown. Kane tries to sprawl out of it but Kampamba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane throws a series of punches but Kampamba moves out of range.
Kane tries to bum rush Kampamba with a series of wild strikes but Kampamba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kampamba shoots in looking for a takedown. Kane tries to sprawl out of it but Kampamba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kampamba wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
As Kampamba backs off Kane throws a huge counter combo but Kampamba manages to avoid it all.
Kampamba closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mike Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kane rushes Kampamba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kampamba's efforts to push away.
Kampamba is trying to pull guard but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Kane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kampamba scores a nice knee to the body.
Kampamba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kane drives through and clinches with Kampamba against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampamba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kane blocks it with crossed arms.
Mike Kane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kampamba tries to stall but Kane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kampamba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kampamba tries to pull guard but Kane won't allow it.
Kampamba fails to pull guard.
Kampamba tries to break free but Kane pushes him back against the cage.
Kane scores with a shot to the side of Kampamba's head.
Kamil Kampamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Kane!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conor Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joakim Broden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Broden 's choice of entrance music: Winged Hussars. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conor Mcgregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joakim Broden !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgregor throws a right hand that Broden ducks under and follows up with a left that Broden also avoids with ease.
Mcgregor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Broden .
Broden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a nice looking combination but Broden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conor Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Broden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mcgregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcgregor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mcgregor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Broden to score with a decent uppercut.
Broden moves into range and clinches up with Mcgregor.
Mcgregor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Broden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Broden tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcgregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Mcgregor does no damage.
Broden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcgregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Broden .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Broden misses with a head kick.
Mcgregor misses with a wild combination.
Broden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crunch! Broden slams his shin into Mcgregor's torso.
Mcgregor looks to land a combination but Broden avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broden throws a leg kick which misses Mcgregor's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcgregor tries to avoid it.
Broden misses with a looping right.
Mcgregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcgregor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mcgregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcgregor is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgregor. Those never looked like landing.
Mcgregor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Broden !
Broden tries a head kick but it misses.
Broden scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mcgregor swinging wildly here.
Mcgregor tries to keep at a distance but Broden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcgregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgregor misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Broden ! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor misses with a double jab.
Broden scoring well with a low kick there.
Mcgregor avoids the head kick by Broden .
Mcgregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Broden lands with a kick to the temple. Mcgregor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That kick from Broden tenderised Mcgregor's leg. Mcgregor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mcgregor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mcgregor slips under a jab.
Mcgregor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Broden eats them both and turns towards Mcgregor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Joakim Broden has been cut.
Broden misses with a head kick.
Mcgregor looks to land a combination. Broden sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mcgregor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Broden .
Sloppy strikes from Mcgregor. Those never looked like landing.
Broden unleashes a big counter combination but Mcgregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mcgregor throws a nice looking combination but Broden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Broden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcgregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Broden tries to bum rush Mcgregor with a series of wild strikes but Mcgregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Broden dodges the punch combination from Mcgregor.
Broden throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Broden slams his shin into Mcgregor's torso.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgregor. Those never looked like landing.
Mcgregor throws a right hand that Broden ducks under and follows up with a left that Broden also avoids with ease.
Mcgregor blocks a head kick by Broden .
Mcgregor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Broden .
Mcgregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Broden fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcgregor scores with a jab to the head.
Mcgregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Broden circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcgregor moves out of range as Broden throws a body kick.
Mcgregor throws a series of punches but Broden moves out of range.
Broden throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mcgregor's head.
Broden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Broden .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgregor manages to break the clinch.
Mcgregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcgregor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Broden throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcgregor.
Mcgregor misses with a wild combination.
Mcgregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Broden unleashes a big counter combination but Mcgregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Broden misses with a double jab.
Broden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcgregor.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Broden .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Broden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joakim Broden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joakim Broden 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Broden slips a jab and a cross from Mcgregor.
Broden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcgregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Broden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Mcgregor.
Broden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcgregor.
Broden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgregor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good leg kick by Broden there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mcgregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcgregor sets himself, and Broden steps forward looking for the clinch! Mcgregor avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor throws a series of strikes that have Broden backpedaling.
Mcgregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broden misses with a head kick.
Broden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Broden is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mcgregor.
Broden is rocked!
Mcgregor misses with a few strikes there.
Broden is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcgregor finish him?
Mcgregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Broden back to the cage. Mcgregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Broden darts in and clinches Mcgregor up against the cage.
Broden landing knees to the body.
Mcgregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conor Mcgregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Broden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Broden throws a leg kick which misses Mcgregor's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcgregor tries to avoid it.
Broden darts in looking for a takedown but Mcgregor gets double underhooks and turns Broden into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mcgregor, as that shot connected.
Mcgregor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mcgregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mcgregor blocks a head kick by Broden .
As Broden looks to move away, Mcgregor throws a big counter combo but Broden just gets out of the way.
Broden throws a jab when Mcgregor was well out of range.
Broden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Broden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Conor Mcgregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Mcgregor both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Broden slips a jab and a cross from Mcgregor.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mcgregor throws a lazy right hand but Broden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcgregor misses with a two punch combination.
Conor Mcgregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgregor misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Mcgregor.
Broden darts in and clinches Mcgregor up against the cage.
Mcgregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Broden seems to have recovered his senses.
Mcgregor manages to break the clinch.
Mcgregor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Broden throws a right and a left that Mcgregor avoids nicely.
Mcgregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Broden misses.
Mcgregor is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Broden is looking for the big counter here.
Mcgregor throws a right hand that Broden ducks under and follows up with a left that Broden also avoids with ease.
Broden is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Broden swinging wildly here.
Broden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcgregor swinging wildly here.
Mcgregor throws a nice looking combination but Broden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body kick from Broden .
Mcgregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcgregor ducks under a wild hook from Broden .
Mcgregor defending well as Broden loads up on a big left hand.
Broden darts in and clinches Mcgregor up against the cage.
Mcgregor breaks the clinch.
Broden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor works over Broden 's head and body with a nice combination.
Broden throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgregor moves out of range easily.
Mcgregor swinging wildly here.
Mcgregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Broden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Broden lands a high kick!
Broden is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Broden 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Broden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcgregor throws a big counter combination but Broden scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mcgregor lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Broden .
Mcgregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Broden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Mcgregor misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Broden misses.
A combination from Mcgregor does no damage.
Broden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcgregor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor throws a right hand that Broden ducks under and follows up with a left that Broden also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Broden , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgregor misses with a double jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Broden breaks from the clinch.
Mcgregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcgregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Broden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcgregor checks the leg kick.
Broden throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgregor moves out of range easily.
Mcgregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Mcgregor.
No joy there for Broden , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgregor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Mcgregor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joakim Broden '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. This is the final round!
Broden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from Mcgregor does no damage.
Broden throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgregor moves out of range easily.
Broden lands a head shot.
Mcgregor throws a series of punches but Broden avoids them all with ease.
Broden fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcgregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcgregor looks to land a combination but Broden avoids it well.
Mcgregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Broden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mcgregor throws a nice looking combination but Broden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Broden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Broden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcgregor.
Broden throws a head kick but Mcgregor moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Broden misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Broden pushes Mcgregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Broden .
Broden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcgregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Broden .
Mcgregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Broden connects with a high kick.
Broden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mcgregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Broden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcgregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Broden throws a big counter head kick but Mcgregor avoids it with no problem.
Broden connects with an inside leg kick.
Mcgregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Broden slips a jab and a cross from Mcgregor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcgregor swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Mcgregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Broden circles away quickly and effectively.
Broden scores with a push kick.
Mcgregor misses with a few strikes there.
Broden dodges the punch combination from Mcgregor.
Broden is looking for the big counter here.
Broden throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mcgregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Broden 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mcgregor misses with a double jab.
Broden raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Broden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Broden blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgregors head.
Mcgregor manages to break the clinch.
Broden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcgregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Broden darts in and clinches Mcgregor up against the cage.
Broden breaks the clinch.
Broden tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcgregor misses with a few strikes there.
Mcgregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcgregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcgregor misses with a wild combination.
Broden clinches with his opponent.
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Broden throws a head kick that half lands.
Mcgregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Broden lands with a kick to the ribs.
Broden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Broden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgregor.
Broden clinches.
Broden breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgregor moves out of range of the body kick from Broden .
Broden darts in and clinches Mcgregor up against the cage.
Mcgregor breaks the clinch.
Broden tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joakim Broden .
I think Broden has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joakim Broden !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dunder Heed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ahearn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunder Heed has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dunder Heed!
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, James Ahearn!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahearn punishes Heed's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahearn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ahearn lands with a light punch inside.
Heed missing with knees to the body.
Ahearn digs a right hand underneath Heed's ribcage. Heed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Heed is breathing heavily.
Ahearn scores with a hook to the body.
Ahearn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heeds head.
We've been informed that Ahearn 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.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahearn.
Ahearn lands a right hand.
Ahearn scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahearn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahearn lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahearn.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahearn.
Ahearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahearn lands a shoulder strike.
Ahearn pushes Heed against the cage. Ahearn is working some dirty boxing. Ahearn pushes off with a quick right hook! Heed goes down! Heed tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ahearn moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Ahearn!
James Ahearn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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