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MMAHelsinki - 122 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Griffin McElroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaki Zaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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151 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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138 lbs
5 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Griffin McElroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Zaki Zaki!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McElroy closes the distance and clinches.
Zaki takes an elbow to the temple.
McElroy breaks from the clinch.
Zaki tries for a takedown but McElroy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McElroy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McElroy's waist but McElroy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zaki off to one side.
McElroy moves into range and clinches up with Zaki.
McElroy landing knees to the head.
McElroy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McElroy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McElroy lands a shoulder strike.
Zaki being controlled against the cage.
McElroy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McElroy lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McElroy working Zaki over with knees to the body.
Zaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McElroy is defending well for now.
Zaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaki tries to work over McElroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McElroy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McElroy lands with a right to the head.
Zaki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McElroy tries to get to full guard but Zaki has control of the leg.
McElroy is refusing to be controlled, as Zaki sits in half guard.
McElroy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McElroy darts in and clinches Zaki up against the cage.
Zaki is trying to pull guard but McElroy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Griffin McElroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
McElroy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McElroy breaks the clinch.
Zaki with a poor takedown
and McElroy counters with a straight right hand.
Zaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McElroy scores with a punch to the head.
Zaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McElroy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zaki looks winded!
McElroy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from McElroy.
McElroy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from McElroy.
McElroy presses Zaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McElroy scores a nice knee to the body.
Zaki is trying to stall.
McElroy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McElroy has closed the distance and engaged Zaki in a clinch.
McElroy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zaki 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.
McElroy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zaki is trying to stall.
Zaki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McElroy after a bit of a struggle.
Zaki wants to take the fight to the mat but McElroy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McElroy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McElroy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McElroy lands with a left to the head.
McElroy scores with a shoulder strike.
McElroy lands an elbow that stopped Zaki in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McElroy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McElroy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zaki, pushing him back against the cage.
McElroy lands a nice knee to the body.
McElroy scores with a knee to the head.
McElroy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Griffin McElroy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zaki throws a lazy head kick
and McElroy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown attempt by Zaki or perhaps it was just good defense by McElroy, which made it look bad.
Zaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McElroy pinned against the cage. McElroy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zaki gets tackled into the cage by McElroy. McElroy maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McElroy stalling.
McElroy gets through Zaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McElroy pressing his opponent against the cage.
McElroy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McElroy pushes Zaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McElroy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zaki is defended easily by McElroy.
Griffin McElroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
Zaki clinches with his opponent.
Zaki struggles to land a body shot inside as McElroy controls his hands.
McElroy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McElroy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McElroy.
McElroy gets through Zaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McElroy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zaki is breathing heavily.
Zaki is trying to pull guard but McElroy has him pressed against the cage.
McElroy working Zaki over with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McElroy.
McElroy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zakis head.
McElroy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McElroy.
McElroy pushes Zaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McElroy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McElroy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Griffin McElroy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McElroy effectively controlling the action here.
Zaki wants a takedown.
Zaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but McElroy prevents it.
McElroy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from McElroy.
McElroy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McElroy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaki backwards.
Zaki takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McElroy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Zaki with that takedown attempt.
Zaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McElroy pinned against the cage. McElroy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McElroy appears to be looking for a big counter.
McElroy rushes Zaki and presses him up against the cage.
McElroy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zakis head.
McElroy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaki backwards.
McElroy lands an elbow just above Zaki 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Griffin McElroy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
McElroy darts in and clinches Zaki up against the cage.
Zaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McElroy smiles and moves away.
McElroy scores with a three punch combo!
Zaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McElroy counters with a stiff right hand.
McElroy throws a nice outside leg kick.
McElroy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McElroy lands a nice shot to the body.
McElroy is leaning against Zaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McElroy.
McElroy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McElroy breaks the clinch.
Zaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McElroy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griffin McElroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from McElroy.
McElroy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McElroy instigates a clinch.
Zaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McElroy walks away with a smile on his face. Zaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Griffin McElroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
McElroy lands a front kick.
McElroy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McElroy lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from McElroy on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McElroy lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McElroy breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Zaki.
McElroy clinches up against the cage.
McElroy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from McElroy.
McElroy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaki backwards.
McElroy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zaki's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaki fails to pull guard.
McElroy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McElroy lands with a light punch inside.
McElroy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McElroy breaks the clinch.
McElroy rushes Zaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McElroy lands a good knee to the midsection. Zaki won't want to take too many of those.
McElroy stalls.
McElroy lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McElroy just leaning against Zaki, taking a breather.
McElroy lands with a short shot to the head.
McElroy with a knee to the head.
Zaki tries to score a body lock takedown but McElroy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McElroy breaks from the clinch.
McElroy closes the distance and pushes Zaki back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaki is trying to force a seperation but McElroy has the dominant position.
McElroy crunches a lovely knee into Zaki's ribcage.
McElroy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zaki.
McElroy lands a body punch in the clinch.
McElroy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McElroy moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Griffin McElroy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McElroy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Griffin McElroy!
Griffin McElroy made sure to mention his sponsor, Versus in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Federico Mancuello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernesto Leonardo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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285 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernesto Leonardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Federico Mancuello!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mancuello quickly recovers to half guard.
Mancuello pushes Leonardo off, looking to escape but Leonardo dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Mancuello is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ernesto Leonardo!
Ernesto Leonardo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Shelby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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150 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Shelby!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santiago momentarily.
Santiago shoots in but Shelby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Shelby scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Santiago goes for a double leg but Shelby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shelby continues to drive forward.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Shelby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shelby has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Santiago is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Santiago. 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.
Shelby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santiago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tommy Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
Shelby throws a body shot but no joy.
Santiago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice body punch from Shelby.
Santiago scores with a takedown into Shelby's guard.
Santiago drops back looking for a leg! Shelby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shelby manages to kick Santiago off! Santiago jumps back into Shelby's guard.
Shelby is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby wriggles free and stands up.
Shelby 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.
Shelby throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
Shelby lands with a cross.
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!
Santiago throws a big shot that misses.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.
Tommy Shelby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santiago.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Shelby there.
Shelby swinging wildly here.
Santiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Santiago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shelby is fending him off so far but Santiago persists. Nope, Shelby circles away and we're back to standing.
Shelby misses with a body shot.
Santiago attempts a counter takedown but Shelby avoids it well and moves away.
Santiago tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shelby defends well and Santiago ends up having to push Shelby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shelby takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
Shelby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santiago staying out of range there.
Santiago changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shelby lands a jab.
Shelby is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shelby scores with a nice right hand.
Shelby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Santiago misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
Shelby swinging wildly here.
Jab, jab by Shelby - just one landing.
Shelby thuds a left hand into Santiago's body.
Shelby is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Santiago had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Santiago takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shelby works Santiago's body with a nice hook.
Shelby throws an overhand right that lands on Santiago's shoulder, as Santiago tries to avoid the shot.
Shelby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santiago at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santiago is defended easily by Shelby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shelby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santiago feinted with a counter takedown.
Santiago drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shelby pushes Santiago off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shelby throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Shelby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shelby lands with a right hand.
Shelby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Santiago rather than just go for the knockout.
Shelby misses with a hook
and Santiago counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shelby won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shelby keeps working.
Shelby is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Santiago tries for a kimura but Shelby is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby is not content to let Santiago control the position.
Tommy Shelby has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santiago is really struggling to control Shelby but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shelby is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shelby misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Santiago misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shelby catches Santiago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shelby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shelby wants it to stay on the feet.
Shelby takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
Santiago is looking to counter punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shelby 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.
A slow jab from Shelby misses its intended target.
Santiago is looking to counter punch.
Santiago closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shelby quickly recovers to half guard.
Shelby is not content to let Santiago control the position.
Santiago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shelby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santiago is trying to control the action in half guard but Shelby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shelby is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby pushes Santiago off and gets back to his feet.
Shelby misses with an uppercut.
Shelby throws a lazy uppercut
and Santiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shelby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Shelby misses.
Shelby scores with a three punch combo!
Shelby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Santiago shoots in and drives through. Shelby sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Shelby.
No joy there for Shelby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Shelby looks to land a left hand but Santiago moved out of range nicely.
Santiago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shelby digs a good body shot into Santiago's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santiago on the side of the head.
Santiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shelby.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Santiago is looking to counter punch.
Shelby misses with a body shot
and Santiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shelby lands with a cross.
Shelby throws a nice looking combination but Santiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santiago tries to counter with a takedown but Shelby is quick to defend against it.
Santiago tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shelby defends well and Santiago ends up having to push Shelby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Santiago.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shelby! But no joy.
Shelby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Shelby throws a shot from downtown. Santiago moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Santiago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santiago jabs Shelby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tommy Shelby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santiago walks into a left hand.
Shelby misses with a hook
and Santiago counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shelby manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Santiago drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shelby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shelby manages to break the clinch.
Shelby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelby looks to land a right hand but Santiago moved out of range.
Santiago attempts a counter takedown but Shelby avoids it well and moves away.
Shelby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santiago circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Santiago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shelby scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shelby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Shelby throws out a powerful jab.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Santiago dives in and grabs Shelby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shelby pushes down on Santiago's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Shelby as Santiago shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Shelby.
Shelby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Shelby.
Shelby tries to move into range but Santiago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shelby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santiago's head backwards.
Marcelo Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santiago feinted with a counter takedown.
Shelby swings for the body but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago feinted with a counter takedown.
Santiago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shelby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santiago thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shelby throws a body shot but no joy.
Santiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck for Santiago with that takedown attempt.
Shelby misses with a straight right.
Santiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shelby lands with a shot to the body.
Shelby defending well as Santiago loads up on a big left hand.
Santiago avoids the body shot from Shelby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shelby.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Shelby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santiago.
Santiago looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Shelby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santiago is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shelby jabs at Santiago's body.
Shelby misses with a left hand
and Santiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Santiago misses.
Santiago misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby digs a good hook to Santiago's body.
Shelby lands a jab to the head.
Shelby throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
Tommy Shelby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shelby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Shelby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shelby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shelby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santiago. Santiago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shelby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santiago.
Shelby throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Santiago tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santiago takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Santiago walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Shelby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shelby 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Shelby!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicodemus Adamantium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roy Jones - Can't be touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Andrew West has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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179 lbs
20 - 19 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicodemus Adamantium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew West!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamantium moves into the clinch.
Adamantium avoiding damage as West throws knees to the body.
Adamantium blocks the elbow strike.
West misses with a hook from the clinch.
West pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adamantium blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West pushes off an throws an elbow but Adamantium leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adamantium takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
West tries to throw a body punch but Adamantium avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
Adamantium doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adamantium.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adamantium takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adamantium has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed West clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Adamantium has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, West has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Adamantium punches West on the ear.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West showing good submission defense here.
Adamantium not allowing West to control his hands.
West can't escape the position.
Adamantium tries to keep control of the position but West is staying busy.
Adamantium lands a shot to the head.
West is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Adamantium is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Adamantium has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
West just trying to survive but Adamantium is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adamantium looking to break West's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. West remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Adamantium will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
West rolls, trying to escape but Adamantium keeps control of the position.
West defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Adamantium's arms.
West is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Adamantium lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can West hold on?!
West trying to get back to his feet but Adamantium is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West trying to control the action but Adamantium just sinks the hooks in.
West tries to escape the position.
West trying to control the action but Adamantium just sinks the hooks in.
West defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Adamantium's arms.
West breaks Adamantium's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adamantium looking to hit a scissor sweep but West is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.
Adamantium working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
West passes Adamantium's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
West thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adamantium is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
West not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adamantium regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from West.
West throws an elbow that misses. Adamantium uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in West's guard. Nice move by Adamantium!
Adamantium postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemus Adamantium dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Adamantium dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on Adamantium's head and hops out.
Adamantium clinches up with West and pushes him back against the cage.
Adamantium leaning his opponent against the cage.
West is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike.
Adamantium tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike from West.
West can't break the clinch.
West looking to throw knees to the head but Adamantium is blocking nicely.
West creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adamantium.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adamantium obliges.
A short uppercut from Adamantium.
Adamantium leaning against his opponent.
Adamantium is struggling to control the position.
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adamantium looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adamantium thuds his right hand into West's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
West moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nicodemus Adamantium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamantium has managed to clinch.
Adamantium landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Adamantium tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike from West.
West tries to circle away but Adamantium has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Adamantium - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Adamantium.
West wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
West is looking to control Adamantium's arms but Adamantium gets an underhook and turns him. Now West has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adamantium using the Thai plumb to throw knees but West has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adamantium is struggling to control the position.
West creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
West looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adamantium unloads a knee to the mid-section. West lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West tries to stall but Adamantium uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adamantium tries a knee to the head but West blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adamantium - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, West just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adamantium's brow.
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!
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamantium with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Andrew West has been cut.
West trying to control the position but instead, Adamantium has worked for underhooks and has pushed West into the cage.
Adamantium pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adamantium stalling against the cage.
Adamantium gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West wants to control but Adamantium is keeping busy and won't allow it.
West makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
West throws a series of punches but Adamantium avoids them all with ease.
Adamantium tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adamantium throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
Adamantium is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
Adamantium closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adamantium landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamantium misses with a knee to the head.
West takes a shot to the head.
West misses with a punch to the body.
West misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adamantium has him pressed against the cage.
Nicodemus Adamantium has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adamantium misses with a punch to the body.
West tries to land a knee to the head but Adamantium blocks with his arms.
West wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adamantium dodges an elbow strike from West.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike.
West wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adamantium has West pressed against the cage.
Adamantium slowing the pace effectively.
Adamantium gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Adamantium is trying to maintain a safe position but West gets an underhook and turns Adamantium into the cage.
Adamantium has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics West uses from the top position.
Adamantium looking for a guillotine here but West defends easily.
Adamantium pulls West in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemus Adamantium dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew West's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
West tries to bum rush Adamantium with a series of wild strikes but Adamantium uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adamantium takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West misses with a two punch combination.
West lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adamantium circles away quickly and effectively.
Adamantium closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Adamantium lands in his opponent's guard.
Adamantium slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
West is looking to reverse the position.
Adamantium passes to full mount! That's big trouble for West!
Adamantium looking to secure an arm triangle but West defends it well.
West really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Adamantium is trying to work for a kimura but West is defending well.
West trying to hold on to Adamantium's head to control him but Adamantium postures up.
West flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
West is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adamantium slips a nice elbow through West's hands, connecting with West's forehead.
West tries to get to full guard but Adamantium has control of the leg.
West trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West taking some punishment here, with Adamantium in his half guard.
West trying to control here.
Adamantium wants to work for an arm triangle but West is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
West is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
West trying to get back to full guard but Adamantium takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Adamantium in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Adamantium looking to control but West is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West wants to control but Adamantium is having none of it.
Adamantium postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. West looks a forlorn figure.
West working to try and regain half guard.
Nicodemus Adamantium is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adamantium controlling from mount.
West tries to hold on but Adamantium pushes him away.
Adamantium is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
West really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Adamantium tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West tries to hold on but Adamantium pushes him away.
West has given up his back here. Will Adamantium look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Nicodemus Adamantium overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
West wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Andrew West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicodemus Adamantium showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adamantium, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicodemus Adamantium!
Our winner, Nicodemus Adamantium, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sweeney McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvio Petrucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeney McIntyre is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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24
159 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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166 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sweeney McIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Silvio Petrucci!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIntyre misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrucci as he connects with a hook.
Silvio Petrucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McIntyre swings widly with a right hand
and Petrucci counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrucci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
McIntyre works the jab nicely.
Petrucci loads up on a big right hand but McIntyre slips the punch.
McIntyre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Petrucci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a lazy right hand but Petrucci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrucci misses.
McIntyre's corner calls for a 1-2. McIntyre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrucci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McIntyre.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrucci misses with a body shot.
Petrucci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from McIntyre misses the target.
McIntyre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from McIntyre.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Petrucci has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Petrucci moves out of range as McIntyre strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre missing with a left hand there. Petrucci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrucci throws a poor cross that misses
and McIntyre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrucci swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McIntyre counters with a stiff right hand.
McIntyre looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrucci is just out of range.
Petrucci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrucci ducks under a wild hook from McIntyre.
We've been told by McIntyre's head coaches at 99% Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petrucci pushes McIntyre up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrucci tries to work over McIntyre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrucci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McIntyre stalling.
Petrucci struggles to land a body shot inside as McIntyre controls his hands.
Petrucci is trying to stall.
Petrucci pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McIntyre lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big left from McIntyre misses.
Petrucci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McIntyre.
Petrucci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrucci is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McIntyre rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrucci ducks under a wild hook from McIntyre.
Petrucci avoids the body shot from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McIntyre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McIntyre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrucci throws a jab when McIntyre was well out of range.
Petrucci rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McIntyre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McIntyre tests Petrucci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrucci is rocked!
McIntyre lands a brutal uppercut that launches Petrucci off his feet! Petrucci tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sweeney McIntyre!
A very excited looking Sweeney McIntyre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willem Kriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Womack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kriel comes to the cage accompanied by Jack Parow & Freshlyground - Army Of One. Womack is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: TUSK. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willem Kriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Womack !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Womack is looking to score with low kicks.
Kriel is looking to counter the offense by Womack and move into the clinch.
Kriel missing with a left hand there. Womack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kriel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Womack lands a leg kick that knocks Kriel off balance momentarily.
Womack takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Womack closes the distance and clinches up with Kriel, looking for a takedown. Womack pushes Kriel against the cage but Kriel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Womack .
A leg kick checked by Kriel.
Womack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Womack takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Womack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kriel.
Womack is trying to maintain a safe position but Kriel gets an underhook and turns Womack into the cage.
Womack has a couple of punches blocked by Kriel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kriel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kriel misses with a knee strike.
Kriel taking a breather.
The referee calls for Womack to work.
Kriel lands with a light punch inside.
Kriel misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kriel.
Womack misses with a punch to the body.
Womack lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Womack fails to land.
Kriel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Womack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Womack swings wildly with an uppercut but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Womack takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ken Womack has been cut.
Kriel tries to work over Womack 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Womack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kriel lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womack wants to stall.
Kriel pushes Womack back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Womack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Womack lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Womack fails to land.
Kriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Womack wants to stall.
Womack lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kriel blocks a body shot from Womack .
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kriel as Womack tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Kriel fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kriel obliges.
Womack will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kriel up against the cage.
Womack throws a punch but it's blocked by Kriel.
Kriel working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel wants to stall.
Kriel trying to land knees to the body.
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Womack 's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Womack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kriel lands with a short shot to the head.
Kriel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Womack up against the cage.
Kriel lands with a right to the head.
Womack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Womack takes a shot to the head.
Womack manages to break the clinch.
Ken Womack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Womack fakes the leg kick and cracks Kriel in the body.
Womack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Kriel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Womack scores with a shot to the body.
Womack takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Kriel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Womack .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womack misses with the body kick
and Kriel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Womack
and Kriel counters with a head kick.
Womack lands a jab.
Womack throws the kick towards the body but Kriel avoids it.
Womack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Womack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Womack scoring well with a low kick there.
Womack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Womack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Womack throws a body kick that misses.
Womack lands a nice hook to Kriel's body. Kriel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Womack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Womack 's cut.
That's time! Kriel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kriel wants to land a leg kick but Womack is out of range.
Womack misses with a body kick.
Womack lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Womack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kriel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Womack clinches up with Kriel and pushes him back against the cage.
Womack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kriel's elbow.
Womack misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Womack .
Kriel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kriel lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Womack working aggressively here.
Womack tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Womack back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Womack .
Kriel landing knees to the body.
Womack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Womack misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel misses with some punches.
Womack avoiding damage as Kriel throws knees to the body.
Womack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Kriel.
Womack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Womack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Womack can't break the clinch.
Womack throws a punch but it's blocked by Kriel.
Womack digs a right hand underneath Kriel's ribcage. Kriel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kriel lands a body punch.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Womack avoiding damage.
Kriel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Womack .
Kriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Womack backwards.
Willem Kriel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kriel presses Womack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womack blocking some punches.
Womack has a couple of punches blocked by Kriel.
Kriel working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kriel as Womack tries to tie him up.
Womack looking to slow down the pace here.
Kriel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Womack is trying to force a seperation but Kriel has the dominant position.
Kriel missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Womack lands a nice uppercut.
Kriel misses with a knee to the head.
Kriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kriel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Womack lands a right hand.
Womack throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Womack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Womack lands with a nice body punch.
Womack throws a wild body kick that Kriel sees coming a mile off.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kriel enables Womack to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kriel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kriel trying to keep a closed guard but Womack is proving a slippery customer.
Womack is fighting to break Kriel's control of his arms but Kriel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womack looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kriel has momentary wrist control but Womack slips an elbow through the middle.
Womack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Womack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kriel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kriel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Womack .
Kriel throws a sloppy head kick and Womack moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Womack .
Womack moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Womack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ken Womack 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Womack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Womack looks to land a combination but Kriel avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Womack .
Womack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Womack backs away, Kriel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Womack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donk. Womack catches Kriel right on the button with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kriel.
Kriel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womack misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
Kriel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Womack has time to react.
Womack throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kriel avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kriel avoids a kick to the body.
Kriel blocks a jab.
Kriel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Womack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kriel on the side of the head.
Kriel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Womack back to the cage. Kriel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kriel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Womack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Womack .
Ken Womack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Womack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willem Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kriel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Womack lands a jab to the head.
Kriel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Womack 's head.
Womack punishes Kriel's body with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Womack .
Womack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kriel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Womack uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Womack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kriel.
Womack drives through with a takedown into Kriel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kriel has his feet on Womack 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel throws a lazy right hand but Womack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Womack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kriel jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kriel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Womack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Kriel is looking to counter punch.
Womack lands with a shot to the body.
Womack staying out of range there.
Womack throws an off balance right hand
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Womack loads up on a big right hand but Kriel slips the punch.
Womack throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Womack .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womack scores with a body shot.
Womack misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womack scores with a leg kick.
Kriel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Womack lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Womack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kriel.
Kriel misses with a leg kick
and Womack counters with a low kick, right behind Kriel 's knee.
Good standup being displayed there by Kriel as he connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Kriel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Womack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Womack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Womack .
Kriel throwing a counter right hand but Womack manages to avoid it.
Kriel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Womack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Womack winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Womack !
Ken Womack decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexein Rakotonandrasana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricki Suckerpunch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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296 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricki Suckerpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexein Rakotonandrasana!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suckerpunch scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Alexein Rakotonandrasana has been cut.
Rakotonandrasana misses with a series of wild punches.
Rakotonandrasana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suckerpunch counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rakotonandrasana! Suckerpunch lets Rakotonandrasana back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Suckerpunch ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Rakotonandrasana's jaw. Rakotonandrasana's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Suckerpunch does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricki Suckerpunch!
Ricki Suckerpunch 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 Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lecter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Hannibal Lecter Sonr. Evgenii Mamchenko had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgenii Mamchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannibal Lecter!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecter misses with a combination
letting Mamchenko counter with a right hand.
Lecter throws a jab when Mamchenko was well out of range.
Lecter connects with a nice looking jab.
Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lecter.
Mamchenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Lecter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mamchenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lecter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lecter has momentary wrist control but Mamchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Mamchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lecter looking for a guillotine here but Mamchenko defends easily.
Mamchenko working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lecter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lecter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lecter!
Mamchenko is looking to reverse the position.
Mamchenko defending against the ground and pound.
Mamchenko tries to improve position but can't.
Lecter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mamchenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mamchenko manages to get back to half guard.
Lecter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mamchenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter prevents Mamchenko from improving his position.
Lecter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mamchenko defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko is pressing down on Lecter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lecter with a nice head shot there.
Lecter drops back looking for a leg! Mamchenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mamchenko manages to kick Lecter off! Lecter jumps back into Mamchenko's guard.
Lecter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mamchenko working for a triangle but Lecter defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lecter pushing down on Mamchenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter is trying to work for a kimura but Mamchenko is defending well.
Mamchenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lecter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mamchenko actively working from the bottom here.
Lecter trying to mount his opponent but Mamchenko defends it.
Mamchenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Lecter.
Mamchenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Mamchenko trying to control from the bottom.
Lecter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamchenko keeps working.
Mamchenko actively working from the bottom here.
Lecter wants to pass to mount but Mamchenko is defending the position.
Mamchenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lecter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lecter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lecter trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lecter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lecter misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mamchenko is defended easily by Lecter.
Lecter has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lecter defending well as Mamchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Lecter misses with a straight right.
It looked like Mamchenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lecter.
Lecter throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
Lecter throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lecter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko defending well as Lecter loads up on a big left hand.
Lecter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lecter misses with a straight right.
A big right from Lecter misses.
Lecter looks to land a left hand but Mamchenko moved out of range nicely.
Lecter feints a jab promting Mamchenko to slip. Lecter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mamchenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lecter.
Lecter 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.
Lecter lands a body shot.
Mamchenko fails to land the takedown.
Lecter misses with a wild combination.
Mamchenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lecter tests Mamchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lecter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lecter throws a series of punches but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Lecter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamchenko connects with a body shot.
Lecter staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lecter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Mamchenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lecter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mamchenko catches Lecter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hannibal Lecter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Lecter avoids it easily.
Mamchenko fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Mamchenko lands.
A big right from Mamchenko misses.
A little jabbing left from Lecter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lecter misses with a series of wild punches.
Mamchenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lecter swings widly with a right hand
and Mamchenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lecter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko actively working from the bottom here.
Mamchenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lecter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lecter's back!
Mamchenko wants to control but Lecter is keeping busy.
Mamchenko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lecter defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mamchenko working for a choke but Lecter is defending well.
Lecter is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lecter defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
Mamchenko is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lecter tries to roll but Mamchenko sticks to his back.
Mamchenko is looking for a choke. Lecter gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lecter manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's 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 Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mamchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lecter.
Mamchenko misses with a hook. Lecter ducked under it nicely.
Lecter looks to land a left hand but Mamchenko moved out of range nicely.
Lecter takes one to the chin there.
Lecter tries to move into range but Mamchenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mamchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lecter circles away quickly and effectively.
Lecter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mamchenko.
Lecter throws a looping overhand right but Mamchenko ducks down to avoid it.
Evgenii Mamchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Lecter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lecter tries to bum rush Mamchenko with a series of wild strikes but Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mamchenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lecter looks to land a right hand but Mamchenko moved out of range.
Mamchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lecter.
Mamchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Lecter's shoulder, as Lecter tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Mamchenko misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mamchenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Lecter misses with a straight left.
Lecter lands a nice shot to the body.
Lecter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamchenko.
Lecter loads up on a big right hand but Mamchenko slips the punch.
Lecter jabs at Mamchenko's body.
Mamchenko cracks Lecter with an open hand slap.
Lecter connects with a body shot.
Lecter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lecter walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamchenko looking to score a takedown here. Lecter is defending well but Mamchenko drives through and ends up in Lecter's guard.
Lecter managing to control the position.
Lecter keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
Lecter looking for a sweep. Not yet Lecter, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lecter holds on and takes a little breather.
Mamchenko passes Lecter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Evgenii Mamchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lecter trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lecter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamchenko.
Mamchenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lecter defends it well.
Lecter is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mamchenko connects with a nice short shot to Lecter's temple.
Lecter is trying to maintain the position but Mamchenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Hannibal Lecter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamchenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lecter's head.
Mamchenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mamchenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgenii Mamchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mamchenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko 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.
The defeated Hannibal Lecter had this to say: 'fuck this shit. I'm out!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jos Beton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Michaels might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sex Pistols - Anarchy In The UK. The key to victory for Kristian Michaels has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Kristian Michaels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jos Beton!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Beton or perhaps it was just good defense by Michaels, which made it look bad.
Michaels throws a low kick, looking for Beton's leg but Beton calmly moves out of range.
Beton fails with the takedown
and Michaels counters with a good low kick that Beton was not able to check.
Michaels gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beton wants to pass the guard but Michaels is keeping the position.
Beton trying to move into half guard but instead Michaels has managed to sweep!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Michaels is aware though and is defending well.
Beton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Michaels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beton has momentary wrist control but Michaels slips an elbow through the middle.
Beton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Michaels really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Michaels throwing strikes but missing.
Michaels wants to stand but Beton is controlling his posture from full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beton holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Beton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beton wants to sweep but no luck.
Beton keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.
Michaels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michaels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Michaels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beton is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Michaels presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Beton goes for a takedown attempt but Michaels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been told by Michaels's head coaches at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kristian Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Beton.
Michaels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Beton shoots in for a double leg but Michaels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beton just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMichaels.
Michaels lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton shoots in and drives through. Michaels sprawls well.
Michaels throws a quick inside leg kick.
Michaels fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beton checks it well.
Michaels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Beton with that takedown attempt.
Kristian Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beton darts in looking for a takedown but Michaels gets double underhooks and turns Beton into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Michaels as he connects with a hook.
Michaels stuffs the takedown attempt from Beton. Beton gets slowly back to his feet.
Beton fails with a takedown attempt.
Michaels throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michaels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kristian Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michaels misses with a body shot.
Beton checks a low kick from Michaels.
Michaels throws a head kick but Beton moves out of range.
Beton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Michaels!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels is trying to control Beton's posture but Beton avoids it.
Michaels tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Michaels is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Beton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Michaels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Michaels dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Michaels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Michaels sizes up Beton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Michaels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beton can do to turn this around?
Michaels feints and then cracks Beton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beton down.
Kristian Michaels is winning the standup battle so far.
Beton fails with the takedown.
Michaels lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beton's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Beton blocks the leg kick.
Beton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Michaels lands with a nice body kick.
Beton closes the distance and clinches up with Michaels, looking for a takedown. Beton pushes Michaels against the cage but Michaels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kristian Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Beton.
Beton checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels tries to clinch but Beton moves out of range.
Beton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Michaels to the ground. Beton is now in Michaels's guard.
Michaels trying to control the position.
Michaels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beton on the ground.
Beton trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Michaels wants to sweep but no luck.
Michaels keeping full guard, as Beton tries to pass.
Beton stops Michaels from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beton stopping the sweep attempt from Michaels.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels can't keep his opponent in guard - Beton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Beton wants to pass to mount but Michaels is defending the position.
Beton is keen to just control but Michaels is a slippery customer.
Beton trying to control from Michaels's half guard. Michaels has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Beton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Michaels is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beton, into his guard.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Beton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michaels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jos Beton has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Michaels is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Beton.
Michaels in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Michaels trying to control the action but Beton is working from the bottom.
Beton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Michaels connects with a decent elbow.
Michaels trying to control the action but Beton is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Michaels happy to just control the position for now.
Beton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Michaels's best efforts.
Beton looking for submissions off his back.
Beton is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Michaels dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Beton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Michaels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Michaels defends well and Beton ends up having to push Michaels into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beton shoots in but no luck this time.
Kristian Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Beton.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beton with the counter takedown but Michaels avoids it easily.
Beton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Michaels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Michaels kicks off Beton and gets to his feet.
Michaels throws a leg kick but Beton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Michaels throws a head kick but Beton moves out of range.
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!
Michaels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beton feints the counter takedown.
Michaels finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Michaels was covering up waiting for the punch and Beton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Beton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michaels is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Beton from controlling successfully.
Michaels controlling Beton's posture.
Beton trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beton being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beton trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Beton preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beton slips a jab and a cross from Michaels.
Beton checks a low kick from Michaels.
Michaels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beton.
Beton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Michaels defends well and Beton ends up having to push Michaels into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Michaels.
Beton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Michaels defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Michaels finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Beton tries to counter it with a takedown but Michaels pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Michaels slaps away a takedown attempt from Beton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michaels moves into the clinch.
Michaels lands with a left to the head.
Beton dodges an elbow strike from Michaels.
Beton wants a takedown but no success here.
Michaels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Michaels.
Beton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michaels.
Beton avoids the elbow strike from Michaels, against the cage.
Michaels's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Beton wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels misses with an elbow over the top.
Michaels breaks the clinch.
Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jos Beton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michaels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beton.
Michaels displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beton.
Beton needs to keep his hands up - Michaels had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Michaels pinned against the cage. Michaels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michaels swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Michaels clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Michaels is fending him off so far but Beton persists. Nope, Michaels circles away and we're back to standing.
Michaels connects with a looping right hand.
Michaels throws a low kick but Beton moves out of range easily.
Beton shoots in but Michaels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kristian Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Beton.
Beton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Michaels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beton goes for a takedown attempt but Michaels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Michaels is trying to defend but Beton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Beton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Michaels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels is looking to control Beton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Michaels avoid being mounted?
Beton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Michaels defends it well.
Beton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Beton is working for a kimura but Michaels is defending it quite comfortably.
Michaels pushes Beton off looking to stand but Beton dives back in and keeps control.
Beton seems to be looking for submissions.
Beton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Michaels is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton trying to control but Michaels is having none of it.
Beton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Beton looking to control but Michaels is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beton goes for an armbar but Michaels turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Michaels.
Beton working for a triangle but Michaels defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels stays in close to Beton's body and controls the position.
Michaels postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Michaels postures up.
Beton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beton keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Michaels passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Michaels had his way with Jos Beton in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Michaels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beton scores with a takedown into Michaels's guard.
Michaels controls Beton momentarily but Beton frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beton trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Beton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Michaels dives on top into guard.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Beton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beton is trying to improve his position.
Beton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Michaels off and has taken his back!
Beton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Michaels knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Michaels for a finish.
Beton looking for the choke from the back.
Beton looking for the choke from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels staying busy and making it hard for Beton to control.
Beton working for the choke.
Beton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Michaels defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Well, with Beton on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Michaels is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Michaels tries to escape but Beton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Michaels is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Beton gets his way!
Beton doesn't have the hooks in and Michaels manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels wants to stand but Beton is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Beton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beton working a defensive guard here.
Michaels landing some decent shots from guard.
Michaels trying to control but Beton is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Michaels wanted to stand there but Beton had control of the position.
Beton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Michaels is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Beton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Michaels is looking to defend but Beton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Michaels! Beton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Michaels taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jos Beton! Jos Beton retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Jos Beton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khal Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chang Thong Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark comes to the cage accompanied by Relentless Beating by Cannibal Corpse. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Chang Thong Song was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Khal Stark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chang Thong Song!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thong Song swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thong Song has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thong Song feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf.
Thong Song takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Chang Thong Song has been cut.
Stark throws a head kick but Thong Song moves out of range.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Thong Song moves out of range easily.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Thong Song.
Thong Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thong Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark throws a jab when Thong Song was well out of range.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thong Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Stark misses with a leg kick
and Thong Song counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stark pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thong Song cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stark misses with a hook
and Thong Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Thong Song - just one landing.
Stark misses with a hook
and Thong Song counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thong Song counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Stark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thong Song keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stark.
Thong Song looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Stark is predictable there
and Thong Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Thong Song.
Stark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thong Song.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark misses with a low kick.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thong Song drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stark defends it well.
Stark misses with a hook.
Stark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stark misses with a lunging right hand
and Thong Song counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song misses the shot to the body.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark throws a right hand that Thong Song ducks under and follows up with a left that Thong Song also avoids with ease.
Stark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thong Song is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stark had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stark tried to score with a low kick but Thong Song checks it.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Thong Song counter with a right hand.
Stark throws a leg kick
and Thong Song counters with a stiff right hand.
Thong Song lands a really nice looking cross but Stark seems unphased.
Stark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thong Song is looking to chop away at Stark's legs.
Stark throws a hook but Thong Song avoids it easily.
Khal Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark misses with a low kick.
Stark throws a leg kick
and Thong Song counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thong Song uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stark has time to react.
Stark misses with a leg kick
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Thong Song moves out of range easily.
Thong Song feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a hook to the side of Thong Song's head but Thong Song sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thong Song misses with a looping left.
Stark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Thong Song does it's job there.
Stark tries to score with a low kick but Thong Song moves his leg out of the way.
Stark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Thong Song scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thong Song scores with a jab. Stark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick by Stark misses
and Thong Song counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark misses with a leg kick.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Stark throws a lazy right hand but Thong Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thong Song now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark misses with a right hand
letting Thong Song counter with a right hand.
Thong Song shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stark manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stark has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thong Song has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Thong Song drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stark gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Thong Song.
Thong Song lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thong Song lands a nice shot to the body.
Thong Song moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thong Song! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chang Thong Song dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chang Thong Song's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thong Song lands a jab to the nose.
Thong Song misses the jab.
Stark is looking to counter the offense by Thong Song and move into the clinch.
Thong Song misses with a wild body shot.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Thong Song's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thong Song scrambles back to his feet.
Stark misses the jab.
Thong Song digs a good body shot into Stark's ribs.
Stark wants to slow Thong Song down by chopping away at his legs.
Stark lands a right hook to the body.
Thong Song has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark misses with a double jab
and Thong Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark takes a swing at Thong Song's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thong Song counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stark there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thong Song.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Thong Song moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Thong Song.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thong Song thuds a left hand into Stark's body.
Stark throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Thong Song counter with a right hand.
Stark throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stark slips a jab and a cross from Thong Song.
A quick step to the side and Stark tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thong Song avoids the body shot from Stark.
Stark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thong Song circles away quickly and effectively.
Thong Song is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thong Song.
Stark misses with a double jab
and Thong Song counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thong Song bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stark's head.
Thong Song paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thong Song misses with a shot to the body
and Stark counters with a left and a right that stings Thong Song.
Stark thows a leg kick but Thong Song checks it
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thong Song works Stark's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a lazy head kick
and Thong Song counters with a straight right hand.
Thong Song misses with a hook. Stark ducked under it nicely.
Stark throws a hook but Thong Song avoids it easily.
Stark cracks Thong Song with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thong Song has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thong Song stuns Stark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thong Song takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stark throws a head kick but Thong Song moves out of range.
Thong Song lands the left hand.
Thong Song lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stark throws a leg kick that is checked
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Thong Song counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thong Song, as that shot connected.
Stark misses with the combination.
Stark lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stark is fending him off so far but Thong Song persists. Nope, Stark circles away and we're back to standing.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Thong Song moves out of range easily.
Stark misses with an uppercut
and Thong Song counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stark misses with a body shot
and Thong Song counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thong Song swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Thong Song gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thong Song drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stark has his feet on Thong Song's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thong Song jabs Stark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chang Thong Song seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark throws a body shot but no joy.
Thong Song connects with a right hand. Stark shakes it off.
Thong Song lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Stark misses
letting Thong Song counter with a right hand.
Thong Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Thong Song is just out of range.
Stark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stark throws a front kick aimed at Thong Song's knee but Thong Song avoids it well.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark throws a leg kick
and Thong Song counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick by Stark misses
and Thong Song counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thong Song ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Thong Song misses its intended target.
Stark is looking to score with low kicks.
Stark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thong Song moves out of range of the body kick.
Thong Song appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thong Song scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thong Song fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stark to the ground. Thong Song is now in Stark's guard.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Thong Song from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chang Thong Song showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chang Thong Song's cut.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stark throws a leg kick but Thong Song checks it.
Stark scores with a jab.
A jab from Thong Song finds it's way through Stark's defenses.
Thong Song wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thong Song blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark scores with a hook to the body. Thong Song takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stark will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stark misses with a combination
and Thong Song counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong Song keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stark.
Stark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thong Song.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thong Song is out of range and Stark settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Stark misses
and Thong Song counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stark misses with a kick to the body
and Thong Song counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thong Song lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by Thong Song.
Thong Song connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stark momentarily.
Stark's corner calls for a 1-2. Stark obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thong Song doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stark throws a low kick, looking for Thong Song's leg but Thong Song calmly moves out of range.
Thong Song throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark misses with a right hand
and Thong Song counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Thong Song.
Thong Song misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Stark.
Thong Song lands with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Thong Song checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thong Song checks a low kick from Stark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark misses with a left hand
and Thong Song counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thong Song listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thong Song.
Thong Song scores with the left hand. Stark knows he should have avoided that one.
Thong Song getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thong Song slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thong Song lands a really nice looking cross but Stark seems unphased.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thong Song! But no joy.
Thong Song catches Stark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thong Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thong Song throws out a counter right but Stark avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Thong Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thong Song throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stark throws a combination that misses
and Thong Song counters with a nice body shot.
Thong Song thuds a left hand into Stark's body.
Thong Song scores with a takedown into Stark's guard.
Stark is looking to stand up but Thong Song isn't so interested in that idea.
Thong Song is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
Thong Song slips nicely into half guard.
Thong Song controlling the action here.
Chang Thong Song has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thong Song seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chang Thong Song really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chang Thong Song's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stark takes a swing at Thong Song's ribcage but misses.
Stark throws a lazy body kick
and Thong Song counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thong Song.
Thong Song sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thong Song wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
Thong Song controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Thong Song from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark pulls Thong Song in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thong Song trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Stark misses
and Thong Song counters with a straight right hand.
Stark misses with a body kick.
Stark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stark misses with a leg kick.
Thong Song scores with a nice head shot.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song thuds his right hand into Stark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stark misses with the body kick
and Thong Song connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thong Song takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thong Song ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Thong Song misses.
Thong Song fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stark throws a leg kick
and Thong Song counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Thong Song tenderised Stark's leg. Stark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thong Song bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stark's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stark.
Thong Song takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stark lands a slapping body shot.
Stark misses with a straight right.
Thong Song blocks a low kick nicely.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thong Song moves away.
Stark throws a leg kick
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thong Song throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stark on the side of the head.
Thong Song scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thong Song lands a nice shot to the body.
Thong Song drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark looking to control.
Stark trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thong Song won't allow Stark to get back to his feet.
Thong Song sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thong Song got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thong Song has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chang Thong Song dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Chang Thong Song's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Stark is predictable there
and Thong Song counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Thong Song moves out of range easily.
Thong Song is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Stark misses
and Thong Song counters with a nice body shot.
Stark lands with a hook. Thong Song tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stark needs to keep his hands up - Thong Song had a free shot at his head there.
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Thong Song counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thong Song is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thong Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thong Song! But no joy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Stark misses
and Thong Song counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stark tests Thong Song's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thong Song darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Thong Song catches Stark right on the button with a cross.
Stark blocks a leg kick.
Thong Song closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stark did well to prevent Thong Song getting side control.
Stark trying to hold on to Thong Song's head to control him but Thong Song postures up.
Thong Song looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stark is looking to control Thong Song's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stark avoid being mounted?
Khal Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thong Song is trying to take his opponent's back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark tries to hold on but Thong Song postures up.
Thong Song controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is controlling an arm, preventing Thong Song from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Thong Song controlling from the full mount.
Chang Thong Song is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stark regains half guard.
Thong Song frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thong Song content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to hold on but Thong Song postures up.
Stark stops Thong Song from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Stark really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thong Song wants to control the action but instead Stark gets a body lock and reverses into Thong Song's guard! Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chang Thong Song comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thong Song 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chang Thong Song!
Chang Thong Song is the new featherweight champion!
Chang Thong Song decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Khal Stark stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to everyone!'.
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