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MMAHelsinki - 129 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erling Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erling Koch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dylan Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andrews moves into range and clinches up with Koch.
Koch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Andrews told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Koch manages to break the clinch.
Koch misses with a few strikes there.
Koch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andrews under the eye.
Koch misses with a straight right.
Andrews doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koch, pushing him back against the cage.
Andrews can't get the takedown.
Andrews has hold of one of Koch's legs. Koch is fighting the takedown attempt but Andrews gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andrews works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews passes the guard and advances to mount!
Koch is working to get back to half guard.
Andrews seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Koch is holding on tight.
Andrews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koch is looking to escape.
Koch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andrews on the ground.
Andrews goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Koch is on top in guard.
Andrews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koch is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Andrews has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Koch is looking to defend but Andrews has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Koch! Andrews pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Koch taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dylan Andrews!
A less than humble Dylan Andrews misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Lazaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Pulis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulis has chosen Chacarron Macarron as his entrance music. Jasper Pulis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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251 lbs
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290 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Lazaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jasper Pulis!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulis misses with a hook.
Pulis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pulis wants it to stay on the feet.
Pulis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lazaro walks into a left hand.
Pulis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lazaro.
Pulis throws a hook but Lazaro blocks it.
Pulis has managed to clinch.
Lazaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lazaro.
It seemed like Pulis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lazaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lazaro manages to avoid it.
Lazaro is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Pulis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulis drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lazaro right on the button. Lazaro goes down! Pulis follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Pulis gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jasper Pulis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Hayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baruch Zahav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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250 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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258 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Hayden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baruch Zahav!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zahav dodges the punch combination from Hayden.
A combination from Hayden does no damage.
Hayden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zahav connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hayden scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Daniel Hayden has been cut.
Zahav with a nice cross.
Hayden walks straight into a right hand from Zahav - that's dropped him! Zahav jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hayden from any more punishment! Hayden complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Baruch Zahav!
Baruch Zahav bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvio Provenza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Provenza comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Madreblu - Certamente kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mad Dog Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silvio Provenza!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Provenza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dog Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Provenza with a poor takedown
and Dog Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dog Iii scores with a hook.
Dog Iii cracks Provenza with a good jab.
Provenza ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Provenza counter with a right hand.
Dog Iii slips under a jab.
Dog Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Provenza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dog Iii. Dog Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Dog Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Provenza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dog Iii misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Dog Iii misses
and Provenza counters with a shoot takedown. Dog Iii fights it but they end up in guard.
Dog Iii seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Provenza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dog Iii pulls Provenza in to control the position.
Dog Iii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Provenza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog Iii working a defensive guard here.
Dog Iii has momentary wrist control but Provenza slips an elbow through the middle.
Provenza stopping the sweep attempt from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii keeping full guard, as Provenza tries to pass.
Provenza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Provenza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Provenza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Provenza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dog Iii's head.
Dog Iii controls Provenza momentarily but Provenza frees himself.
Dog Iii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Provenza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii wants to sweep here but Provenza controlling him for the moment.
Provenza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Provenza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Provenza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Provenza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Provenza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dog Iii is keeping the position for now.
Dog Iii managing to control the position.
Dog Iii is trying to keep Provenza in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provenza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dog Iii has his hands on Provenza's head, controlling the position.
Provenza won't allow Dog Iii to sweep him here.
Dog Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dog Iii pulls Provenza in close to prevent any damage.
Dog Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
Provenza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Provenza throwing strikes from guard but Dog Iii blocks nicely.
Dog Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Provenza is fighting to break Dog Iii's control of his arms but Dog Iii is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Provenza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dog Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Provenza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Provenza passes Dog Iii's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Provenza there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Provenza is pressing down on Dog Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dog Iii is holding on for now.
Provenza throwing shots but Dog Iii is blocking nicely.
Dog Iii is controlling Provenza's trapped leg to prevent Provenza from advancing to side control.
Dog Iii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Provenza.
Provenza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dog Iii makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dog Iii.
Dog Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Provenza manages to get himself to full guard.
Provenza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Provenza dominated that round.
That's time! Dog Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dog Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Provenza.
It looked like Dog Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dog Iii thuds his right hand into Provenza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Provenza throws out a powerful jab.
Provenza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dog Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Provenza seems unphased.
Provenza goes for a double leg but Dog Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dog Iii continues to drive forward.
Provenza throws a poor cross that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Provenza misses with a wild body shot.
Dog Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Provenza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Provenza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Provenza working away.
Provenza tries for a kimura but Dog Iii is defending well.
Dog Iii wants to control but Provenza postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog Iii tries to bench press Provenza off him but Provenza keeps the position.
Dog Iii wants to control but Provenza postures up.
Dog Iii parries the strikes from Provenza easily there. Provenza is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dog Iii to escape.
Provenza throws an elbow but Dog Iii slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Provenza are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dog Iii tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Provenza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Provenza tries for a kimura but Dog Iii is defending well.
Dog Iii sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Provenza thows a huge punch but Dog Iii dodges it nicely.
Dog Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dog Iii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Provenza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Provenza's back!
Provenza tries to escape but Dog Iii has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dog Iii controlling the positon.
Provenza manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dog Iii's guard. Nice work there by Provenza.
Provenza connects with a couple of short punches.
Provenza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dog Iii's head.
Provenza preventing the sweep.
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!
Provenza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dog Iii is keeping the position for now.
Provenza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Provenza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Provenza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dog Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Provenza.
Dog Iii pulls Provenza in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Provenza throwing strikes but missing.
Provenza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dog Iii dives on top into guard.
Dog Iii trying to control but Provenza is working from the bottom.
Dog Iii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dog Iii is sitting in close to Provenza's body. Provenza has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dog Iii is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dog Iii is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Provenza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Silvio Provenza!
Silvio Provenza bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Chernokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atanase Teodor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernokov comes to the cage accompanied by Disaster strikes - Mushroom cloud. Teodor has chosen Oy to Ne Vecher as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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159 lbs
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162 lbs
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Chernokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atanase Teodor!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teodor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Teodor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chernokov blocks the body kick.
Chernokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teodor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernokov moves away.
That kick from Teodor tenderised Chernokov's leg. Chernokov is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Teodor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teodor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Chernokov throws an overhand right that lands on Teodor's shoulder, as Teodor tries to avoid the shot.
Teodor shapes to counter with a head kick.
Atanase Teodor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teodor throws a leg kick but Chernokov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov avoids the head kick by Teodor.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Teodor, right into the meat.
Chernokov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teodor avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Teodor misses with a body kick.
Teodor moves out of range as Chernokov strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Teodor misses the target.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chernokov throws a head kick that misses.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov is looking to wear down Teodor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Teodor avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Teodor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Teodor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Teodor misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teodor cracks the inside of Chernokov's front leg.
Chernokov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Teodor fails to land with a series of punches.
Teodor tries to land a front kick but Chernokov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Teodor misses with a kick to the body
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teodor misses with the body kick
and Chernokov counters with a single leg into guard. Teodor didn't expect that.
Teodor wants to get back to his feet but Chernokov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chernokov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Our spies down at at Gym 412 welcomes RoaR sponsored fighters inform us that Teodor has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Teodor wants to get back to his feet but Chernokov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Teodor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Teodor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chernokov postures up in Teodor's guard and throws a big left but Teodor blocks it.
Chernokov prevents Teodor from getting back to his feet.
Chernokov landing with the ground and pound.
Teodor trying to keep a closed guard but Chernokov is proving a slippery customer.
Chernokov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Teodor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Teodor wants to sweep here but Chernokov controlling him for the moment.
Teodor pulls Chernokov in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teodor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teodor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chernokov manages to get himself to full guard.
Teodor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chernokov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Teodor has managed to get both his arms back between Chernokov's legs - danger averted.
Teodor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Teodor won't allow Chernokov to sweep him here.
Teodor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atanase Teodor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Nice body kick from Teodor.
Chernokov checks a low kick from Teodor.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teodor throws a hook but Chernokov avoids it easily.
Teodor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Teodor looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernokov is just out of range.
Teodor tries to land a front kick but Chernokov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Teodor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teodor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teodor misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Teodor.
Teodor thows a body kick. Chernokov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teodor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chernokov throws a hook but Teodor blocks it.
Teodor throws the kick towards the body but Chernokov avoids it.
Teodor throws a push kick but Chernokov slaps the foot to one side.
Chernokov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Teodor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Chernokov misses with a straight right.
Teodor throws out a counter right but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
Teodor tries to land a front kick but Chernokov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Teodor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chernokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teodor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Teodor.
Chernokov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Teodor digs a good hook to Chernokov's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teodor throws out a leg kick but Chernokov moves out of range and Teodor only half commits.
Teodor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chernokov blocks the body kick.
Chernokov attempts a counter takedown but Teodor avoids it well and moves away.
Teodor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernokov.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Teodor is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Teodor.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Teodor misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teodor throws a wild body kick that Chernokov sees coming a mile off.
Teodor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chernokov. That did some damage!
Teodor tries a head kick but it misses.
Teodor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Teodor misses
and Chernokov counters with a shoot takedown. Teodor fights it but they end up in guard.
Teodor is adopting a defensive guard.
Teodor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chernokov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Teodor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teodor keeping full guard, as Chernokov tries to pass.
Chernokov is fighting to break Teodor's control of his arms but Teodor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chernokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teodor pulls Chernokov in to control the position.
Teodor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Teodor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernokov is one step ahead there.
Chernokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernokov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teodor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chernokov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexei Chernokov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chernokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Teodor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atanase Teodor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Teodor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Teodor lands with a kick to the temple. Chernokov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chernokov misses with a lunging right hand
and Teodor counters with a low kick, right behind Chernokov 's knee.
Teodor connects with a solid leg kick.
Chernokov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Teodor throws a leg kick but Chernokov moved away.
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teodor manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teodor throws a front kick that sends Chernokov stumbling back into the cage.
Chernokov throws a jab when Teodor was well out of range.
Teodor wants to slow Chernokov down by chopping away at his legs.
Teodor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teodor moves out of range as Chernokov strikes.
Teodor delivers a nice body kick.
Teodor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chernokov scores with a sloppy right hand. Teodor should have avoided that one.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teodor.
Chernokov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Teodor. That one must have hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chernokov checks a leg kick.
Teodor throws a leg kick which misses Chernokov's front leg but catches the back leg as Chernokov tries to avoid it.
Chernokov works Teodor's body with a nice hook.
Teodor cracks a nice hook into Chernokov's ribs.
Chernokov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Teodor is looking to score with low kicks.
Chernokov throwing a counter right hand but Teodor manages to avoid it.
Chernokov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teodor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teodor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernokov.
Chernokov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Teodor throws a low kick, looking for Chernokov's leg but Chernokov calmly moves out of range.
Chernokov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teodor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Teodor staying out of range there.
Teodor throws a low kick but Chernokov moves out of range easily.
Teodor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chernokov. That did some damage!
Teodor misses with a two punch combination.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teodor moves away.
Teodor wants to land a leg kick but Chernokov is out of range.
Chernokov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teodor scores with a nice body kick.
Teodor scores with a jab to the head.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Teodor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chernokov.
Chernokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teodor counters with a thumping low kick.
Teodor is looking to land body kicks.
Chernokov throwing a counter right hand but Teodor manages to avoid it.
Teodor throws a leg kick
and Chernokov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atanase Teodor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Teodor.
Teodor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teodor counters with a body kick.
Teodor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teodor throws a sloppy head kick
and Chernokov counters with a nice body shot.
Chernokov misses with a left hand
and Teodor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chernokov's knee momentarily.
Teodor scores with a kick to the body.
Chernokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teodor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernokov blocks the body kick.
Chernokov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Atanase Teodor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
Chernokov throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Teodor throws a poor cross that misses
and Teodor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chernokov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A leg kick checked by Chernokov.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chernokov misses with a body punch
and Teodor counters with a body kick that stops Chernokov in his tracks momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atanase Teodor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Teodor 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atanase Teodor!
Atanase Teodor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between King Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monday Blues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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30
165 lbs
13 - 13 - 1 |
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21
140 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, King Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Monday Blues!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamond misses with a right hand
and Blues counters with a nice body kick.
Diamond misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Blues misses.
A cross from Diamond lands.
Blues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diamond.
Blues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diamond.
Diamond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diamond shoots for a takedown but Blues saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diamond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diamond throws a poor cross that misses
and Blues makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diamond misses with a lunging right hand
and Blues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blues cracks Diamond with a good jab.
Diamond has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Diamond misses with a two punch combination.
Blues's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diamond connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blues scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Blues.
Diamond closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blues's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues is trying to control the position but Diamond postures up.
Blues is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diamond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blues controls Diamond momentarily but Diamond frees himself.
Diamond advances position into side control!
Diamond throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Blues tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diamond wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diamond tries to move into full mount but can't pass Blues's legs.
Blues is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diamond off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond trying to control but not successfully.
Blues controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Diamond's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Blues has good solid back control here.
Blues's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Diamond tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond trying to control but not successfully.
Diamond is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Blues gets his hands free as Diamond looks to control.
Blues is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Diamond can't escape the position.
Diamond staying busy and making it hard for Blues to control.
Good control from Blues.
Diamond looking very determined here, making life difficult for Blues.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues avoiding Diamond 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Diamond right now.
Blues trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Blues biding his time, controlling Diamond.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diamond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blues counters with a straight right hand.
Diamond fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diamond tries for a takedown but Blues sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blues tests Diamond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Diamond misses its intended target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blues enables Diamond to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blues manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diamond passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blues is trying to control Diamond's posture but Diamond avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Blues is looking for a sweep.
Blues gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diamond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blues has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diamond tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blues knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blues is refusing to be controlled, as Diamond sits in half guard.
Blues is trying to stand back up but Diamond is controlling him
Diamond wants to pass to mount but Blues is defending the position.
Diamond seems to be working for a kimura but Blues defends the submission attempt.
Diamond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blues does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diamond is really struggling to control Blues but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Blues is trying to stand back up but Diamond is controlling him
Diamond passes the guard and advances to mount!
Diamond misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Diamond punching from mount but Blues doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Blues tries to lock up and control but Diamond gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diamond throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Blues because Diamond loaded up on that one.
Diamond looking to ground and pound but Blues is blocking nicely.
Blues avoids a series of strikes thrown by Diamond.
Blues manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Blues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diamond.
Blues wants to control but Diamond is keeping busy.
Diamond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diamond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diamond.
Blues wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blues trying to control but Diamond postures up.
Diamond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blues keeps working.
Blues blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diamond.
Blues controlling the position well.
Diamond thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blues's head.
Diamond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blues moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diamond sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blues's guard.
Blues is looking for a sweep. Diamond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blues is trying to stand.
Blues trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Blues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diamond is working away from the top position though.
Diamond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blues does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diamond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diamond lands a nice short elbow.
Diamond is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blues sees it coming and defends easily.
Diamond is trying to control. Blues wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diamond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blues is looking to control Diamond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blues avoid being mounted?
Diamond is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blues doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diamond.
Diamond works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Diamond dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blues looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diamond lands a body shot.
Diamond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blues misses with a body kick.
Blues jabs at Diamond's body.
Blues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Diamond misses
and Blues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diamond throws a body punch but Blues moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Blues misses.
Diamond misses with a lunging right hand
and Blues makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blues misses with a wild body shot.
Blues misses with a two punch combination.
Diamond tries to counter by clinching up but Blues breaks away and moves out of range.
Blues scores with a hook to the body. Diamond takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blues on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blues misses with a wild body shot.
Blues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diamond.
Diamond just misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond misses with a lunging right hand
and Blues counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diamond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diamond misses with a hook.
Diamond connects with a single shot there.
Diamond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diamond scores with a nice head shot.
Diamond looks to throw the jab but Blues is out of range.
Blues takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diamond fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Blues.
Monday Blues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blues takes one to the chin there.
Blues chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Diamond misses.
Blues fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Diamond misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diamond's head.
Diamond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blues was well out of range. Poor timing from Diamond.
Blues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diamond.
Blues finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diamond lands a glancing blow to the side of Blues's head.
Blues stuns Diamond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blues throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Diamond.
Nice uppercut there from Diamond.
Diamond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diamond shoots in for a takedown but Blues shows good takedown defense.
Diamond takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blues lands a nice shot to the body.
Diamond takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blues throws a body punch but Diamond moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Diamond misses.
Blues misses with a hook. Diamond ducked under it nicely.
Blues connects with a solid leg kick.
Diamond closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blues to the mat! Blues manages to get full guard.
Blues has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Diamond is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blues lands a nice elbow.
Blues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Diamond misses its intended target.
Blues thuds a left hand into Diamond's body.
A shot to the liver by Blues. Beautiful body shot.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diamond.
Diamond throwing a counter right hand but Blues manages to avoid it.
Blues with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blues uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blues is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diamond rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Diamond 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Diamond. Beautiful body shot.
Diamond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diamond throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blues tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diamond is in Blues's guard.
Diamond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blues controls Diamond momentarily but Diamond frees himself.
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diamond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blues works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blues is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diamond tries to free his leg and advance position but Blues is retaining full guard.
Diamond sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blues's guard.
Still in half guard, Diamond seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monday Blues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blues has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monday Blues!
After winning the bout, Monday Blues thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, King Diamond stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to all the fans, I'll be back!!'.
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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 Kristian Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sex Pistols - Anarchy In The UK. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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24
159 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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34
163 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
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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
9 - 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
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Kristian Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels throws a body kick that misses.
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
Michaels tries to clinch up
and McIntyre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michaels tries to clinch but McIntyre is having none of it.
Michaels throws a nice inside leg kick.
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.
Michaels avoids the body shot from McIntyre.
McIntyre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Michaels misses
and McIntyre counters with a series of strikes. Michaels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Michaels throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
A low kick from Michaels is predictable there
and McIntyre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McIntyre counters with a straight right hand.
Michaels wants to clinch but McIntyre slips to the side
and McIntyre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kristian Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from McIntyre does no damage.
Michaels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Michaels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like McIntyre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Michaels.
Michaels wants to clinch
and McIntyre counters with a straight right hand.
Michaels looks to land a right hand but McIntyre moved out of range.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McIntyre was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
It looked like McIntyre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Michaels.
Michaels throws the kick towards the body but McIntyre avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from McIntyre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McIntyre checks the leg kick nicely there.
McIntyre appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Michaels scores with a push kick.
Sweeney McIntyre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McIntyre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Michaels.
Michaels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Michaels misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McIntyre to counter with a crisp jab.
McIntyre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Michaels has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Michaels fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McIntyre is out of range.
McIntyre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Michaels
and McIntyre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McIntyre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Michaels scores with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Michaels. McIntyre shrugs it off though.
McIntyre defending well as Michaels loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels clinches with his opponent.
Michaels lands a damaging elbow.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michaels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Michaels tries to land a body kick
and McIntyre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick and McIntyre moves out of range easily.
McIntyre moves out of range of the leg kick from Michaels.
McIntyre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Michaels.
Michaels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Michaels tries to clinch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre thinks about countering with a body kick.
Michaels misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries to clinch up.
McIntyre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michaels feints a counter leg kick.
A low kick from McIntyre misses
and Michaels counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A bit of stalling here from McIntyre.
McIntyre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels throws a quick inside leg kick.
McIntyre scores with a punch to the head.
Michaels throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McIntyre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McIntyre misses with a hook. Michaels ducked under it nicely.
Michaels throws a leg kick but McIntyre checks it.
Michaels gets a clinch.
McIntyre is trying to push Michaels away but Michaels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
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 Sweeney McIntyre will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Michaels throws a front kick aimed at McIntyre's knee but McIntyre avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from McIntyre misses the target.
Michaels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Michaels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McIntyre on the side of the head.
Michaels is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McIntyre jabs at Michaels's body.
Michaels misses with a leg kick.
McIntyre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Michaels thows a leg kick but McIntyre checks it
and McIntyre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Michaels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
Michaels thows a leg kick but McIntyre checks it
letting McIntyre counter with a right hand.
Michaels moves out of range of the body kick from McIntyre.
Crunch! Michaels slams his shin into McIntyre's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Michaels looks for the body kick but McIntyre saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from McIntyre misses the target.
Nice shot by McIntyre.
Michaels swings widly with a right hand
and McIntyre counters with a left and a right that stings Michaels.
Michaels swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
Michaels throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McIntyre counter with a right hand.
Michaels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McIntyre has time to react.
Michaels fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McIntyre is out of range.
Michaels tries a head kick but it misses.
Michaels scores with a leg kick.
Michaels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 misses with an attempted mid kick.
McIntyre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries to clinch there but McIntyre circles away.
Michaels throws a big shot that misses.
Michaels closes the distance but McIntyre moves to the side
and McIntyre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Michaels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McIntyre is looking to counter with a body kick.
A low kick from Michaels is predictable there
and McIntyre makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Michaels really felt that one!
Michaels throws a nice inside leg kick.
Michaels dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McIntyre. That did some damage!
Michaels has McIntyre up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Michaels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McIntyre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good body shot from Michaels.
A frustrated look appears on McIntyre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
Michaels moves to clinch but McIntyre breaks away
and McIntyre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michaels moves into range and clinches up with McIntyre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre blocks an elbow strike from Michaels.
A head punch on the inside from Michaels fails to land.
McIntyre stalls.
McIntyre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Michaels.
McIntyre breaks from the clinch.
McIntyre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Michaels.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McIntyre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Michaels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Michaels scores with a hook to the body.
Michaels misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McIntyre wants to get back to striking at distance but Michaels won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McIntyre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michaels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Michaels motions for McIntyre to come forward. Michaels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McIntyre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McIntyre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McIntyre is looking for a counter combo.
Michaels misses with a leg kick
and McIntyre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michaels tries a low kick but McIntyre avoids it.
Michaels throws a combination that misses
and McIntyre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels misses with a leg kick
and Michaels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McIntyre tries to keep at a distance but Michaels has taken the fight into the clinch.
Michaels misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels misses with the head strike.
Michaels tries to throw a body punch but McIntyre avoids it by throwing Michaels back against the cage.
Michaels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McIntyre blocks a body shot from Michaels.
McIntyre wants to get back to striking at distance but Michaels won't allow it.
McIntyre breaks the clinch.
Michaels throws a leg kick but McIntyre sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Michaels throws a quick inside leg kick.
Michaels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michaels rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McIntyre counters with a stiff right hand.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McIntyre throws a counter high kick but Michaels was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Michaels misses
letting McIntyre counter with a right hand.
Michaels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McIntyre.
McIntyre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michaels.
An attempted straight right counter from McIntyre misses the target.
Nice shot by Michaels.
McIntyre throws a body shot but no joy.
Michaels wants to land a leg kick but McIntyre is out of range.
Michaels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Michaels rushes McIntyre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a lazy uppercut
and McIntyre counters with a left to the body.
McIntyre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Michaels is looking to score with low kicks.
Sweeney McIntyre is winning the standup battle so far.
McIntyre moves out of range as Michaels throws a body kick.
McIntyre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michaels.
Michaels throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Michaels shoots and misses
and McIntyre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michaels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michaels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid body kick from McIntyre.
Michaels has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McIntyre checks it well.
McIntyre will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Michaels slips under a jab from McIntyre.
Michaels looks to clinch
and McIntyre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McIntyre moves away from the strike by Michaels.
A little feinted left hand from McIntyre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Michaels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McIntyre pinned against the cage. McIntyre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sweeney McIntyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristian Michaels.
McIntyre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Michaels.
McIntyre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kristian Michaels.
I think Michaels has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristian Michaels!
An out of breath Kristian Michaels thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Sepulveda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jos Beton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sepulveda might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Llorando se Fue. Jos Beton will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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171 lbs
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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
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alejandro Sepulveda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jos Beton!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beton shoots in and drives through. Sepulveda sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Sepulveda misses the target.
Sepulveda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sepulveda slaps away a takedown attempt from Beton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sepulveda throws a right hand that misses
and Beton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sepulveda scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sepulveda rushes Beton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sepulveda is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Beton can't fight it off and eventually Sepulveda manages to take the fight to the floor. Beton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sepulveda looking to pass the guard.
Sepulveda stands and steps away. Beton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sepulveda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sepulveda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beton manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sepulveda. Beton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alejandro Sepulveda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Beton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sepulveda lands with a cross.
Beton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sepulveda is trying to control Beton's posture but Beton avoids it.
Sepulveda keeps Beton under control for a moment.
Beton is looking to take a break and control but Sepulveda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beton tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda throws Beton to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sepulveda missing with a left hand there. Beton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sepulveda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alejandro Sepulveda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beton tries for a takedown but Sepulveda circles away easily
and Sepulveda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sepulveda wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Sepulveda there.
Sepulveda thuds his right hand into Beton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beton is rocked!
Sepulveda throws a hook but Beton blocks it.
Sepulveda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Beton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sepulveda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sepulveda is looking for a sweep.
Beton swings around for an armbar but Sepulveda sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Beton's guard.
Sepulveda has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beton is proving hard to escape from.
Sepulveda trying to control but Beton is working from the bottom.
Beton pulls Sepulveda in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but Beton keeps moving.
Beton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beton is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beton passes Sepulveda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sepulveda is looking to improve his position.
Beton is trying to work for a kimura but Sepulveda is defending well.
Sepulveda is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Sepulveda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sepulveda closes the distance and clinches.
Sepulveda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beton can do to turn this around?
Beton has Sepulveda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sepulveda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sepulveda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sepulveda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beton tries for a takedown but Sepulveda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sepulveda's guard.
Beton stopping the sweep attempt from Sepulveda.
Beton advances position into side control!
Beton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sepulveda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beton wants to control but Sepulveda is keeping him busy.
Sepulveda really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda is trying to get back to half guard.
Sepulveda struggling a bit here.
Beton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sepulveda keeps working.
Sepulveda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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.
Beton is looking to take a break and control but Sepulveda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sepulveda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beton tries to move to mount but Sepulveda blocks the move with his legs.
Sepulveda is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Beton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Beton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sepulveda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Beton's guard! Nice work there by Sepulveda!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton trying to control the position.
Beton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sepulveda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beton is trying to hold Sepulveda in close to prevent damage but Sepulveda has managed to pass into half guard.
Sepulveda is trying to work for a kimura but Beton is defending well.
Beton looking for submissions off his back.
Sepulveda is keen to just control but Beton is a slippery customer.
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.
It looks like Sepulveda is going to stand back up.
Beton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sepulveda's guard.
Sepulveda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alejandro Sepulveda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sepulveda looking to control.
Sepulveda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beton's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sepulveda postures up.
Sepulveda stopping the sweep attempt from Beton.
Beton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sepulveda is controlling him.
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 Alejandro Sepulveda will probably get the nod.
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.
Sepulveda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beton gets tackled into the cage by Sepulveda. Sepulveda maintains the clinch.
Sepulveda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sepulveda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beton wants to take the fight to the mat but Sepulveda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sepulveda jumps guard but Beton stands there with Sepulveda around his waist. Sepulveda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Sepulveda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sepulveda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sepulveda has Beton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sepulveda looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda gets underhooks to prevent Beton's takedown attempt.
Beton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sepulveda sneaks out the side door and pushes Beton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sepulveda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beton looks for a takedown but Sepulveda sprawls well.
Sepulveda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sepulveda defends it well.
Beton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sepulveda is trying to defend but Beton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sepulveda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beton is trying to work for a kimura but Sepulveda is defending well.
Beton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sepulveda defends it well.
Beton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sepulveda defends it well.
Sepulveda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda is trying to stand.
Sepulveda looking for submissions off his back.
Beton trying to mount his opponent but Sepulveda defends it.
Beton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sepulveda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sepulveda trying to hold on to Beton's head to control him but Beton postures up.
Sepulveda moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda pulls Beton in close to his closed guard and prevents Beton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sepulveda trying to control the position.
Beton stopping the sweep attempt from Sepulveda.
Beton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beton trying to control the position from guard on top but Sepulveda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sepulveda is trying to control the position but Beton postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sepulveda tries to close the distance and clinch but Beton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beton shoots in and drives through. Sepulveda sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beton shoots for a takedown but Sepulveda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sepulveda. Beton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sepulveda scores with a jab.
Beton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Beton tries to counter it with a takedown but Sepulveda pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jos Beton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beton has a takedown stuffed.
Sepulveda throws a body punch but Beton moves out of range.
Beton avoids the head kick by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beton.
Beton shoots in and drives through. Sepulveda sprawls well.
Sepulveda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beton avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Sepulveda clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sepulveda tries to clinch but Beton is having none of it.
Beton swats away the attempt to clinch by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beton was well out of range. Poor timing from Sepulveda.
Beton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beton shoots in for a takedown but Sepulveda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sepulveda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sepulveda throws a shot from downtown. Beton moves away and avoids it.
Beton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sepulveda sprawls well. Sepulveda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beton gets slowly back to his feet.
Alejandro Sepulveda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Beton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sepulveda scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda looks to score with a jab to the body but Beton is just out of range.
Beton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alejandro Sepulveda is winning the standup battle so far.
Beton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Beton looks for a takedown but Sepulveda sprawls well.
Sepulveda misses with a head kick.
Sepulveda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beton takes one to the side of the head.
Sepulveda lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Sepulveda misses its intended target.
Sepulveda closes the distance and clinches.
Sepulveda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beton is defending well.
Sepulveda is looking for a takedown.
Beton tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda is pressed up against the cage. Beton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sepulveda down to the mat. Sepulveda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sepulveda lands with a good body shot.
Sepulveda tries a head kick but it misses.
Beton shoots in for a takedown but Sepulveda shows good takedown defense.
Sepulveda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beton.
Beton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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!
Beton tries to move into range but Sepulveda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sepulveda scores with a hook to the body. Beton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sepulveda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sepulveda looks to score with a jab to the body but Beton is just out of range.
Beton blocks a head kick by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters circling - Sepulveda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sepulveda looks to throw the jab but Beton is out of range.
Beton with the counter takedown but Sepulveda avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton shoots in for a double leg but Sepulveda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sepulveda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beton shoots in for a takedown but Sepulveda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Sepulveda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sepulveda throws a body punch but Beton moves out of range.
Beton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sepulveda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beton somewhat.
Sepulveda moves in looking to clinch but Beton pushes him off.
Beton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sepulveda as he jumps to the side.
Sepulveda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sepulveda misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sepulveda.
Beton shoots for a double leg takedown but Sepulveda sprawls well. He's pushed Beton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sepulveda misses the target.
Sepulveda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sepulveda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Beton's head.
Sepulveda pushes Beton up against the cage in a clinch.
Sepulveda has Beton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sepulveda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sepulveda prevents the takedown attempt.
Sepulveda lands a takedown into guard.
Beton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Sepulveda had his way with Jos Beton in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sepulveda lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sepulveda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sepulveda is fending him off so far but Beton persists. Nope, Sepulveda circles away and we're back to standing.
Beton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sepulveda defends it nicely.
Beton goes for a double leg but Sepulveda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sepulveda continues to drive forward.
Alejandro Sepulveda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Beton.
Beton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sepulveda swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda leaves Beton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Sepulveda misses.
Sepulveda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda is looking to clinch.
Beton swats away the attempt to clinch by Sepulveda.
Beton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beton is defended easily by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda darts in and clinches Beton up against the cage.
Sepulveda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beton prevents it.
Sepulveda is working for takedown but Beton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beton looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sepulveda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Beton feints and as Sepulveda raises his hands in defense, Beton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sepulveda can't keep his opponent in guard - Beton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sepulveda is trying to stand back up but Beton is controlling him
Beton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sepulveda is just riding it out for now. Beton eventually gives up the hold.
Sepulveda moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton stopping the sweep attempt from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda wants to get back to his feet but Beton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beton looking to pass the guard.
Sepulveda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sepulveda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sepulveda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sepulveda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beton defends well.
Beton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Sepulveda looking for a guillotine here but Beton defends easily.
Beton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sepulveda to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Beton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sepulveda pulls down on the head and he's put Beton to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alejandro Sepulveda!
Alejandro Sepulveda is the new lightweight champion!
Alejandro Sepulveda spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Neculai Costel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chang Thong Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ain't No Sunshine. Chang Thong Song has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neculai Costel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chang Thong Song!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costel with a poor takedown
and Thong Song cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Costel misses.
Thong Song looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Costel shoots in and bounces Thong Song off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thong Song controls Costel momentarily but Costel frees himself.
Thong Song is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Costel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thong Song is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costel throws a strike but Thong Song rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Costel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Costel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Thong Song is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thong Song sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thong Song looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Costel shoots in and gets a takedown into Thong Song's guard.
Thong Song is trying to control the position but Costel postures up.
Costel working some strikes from top position.
Costel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thong Song's head.
Costel preventing the sweep.
Costel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thong Song is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Costel wanted to stand there but Thong Song had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Costel postures up in Thong Song's guard and throws a big left but Thong Song blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thong Song is working an open guard so Costel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Costel throws a nice looking combination but Thong Song bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Thong Song misses.
Thong Song slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Costel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thong Song moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thong Song displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Costel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neculai Costel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costel takes a swing at Thong Song's ribcage but misses.
Chang Thong Song is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thong Song takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thong Song takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Costel lands with a hook. Thong Song tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thong Song slaps away a takedown attempt from Costel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Costel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thong Song. Thong Song obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Thong Song does it's job there.
Costel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thong Song.
Costel lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Costel is predictable there
and Thong Song counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costel lands a jab-cross combination.
Costel throws a body shot but no joy.
Thong Song avoids the body shot from Costel.
Costel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Costel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Costel stands up.
A jab from Thong Song misses.
Costel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Neculai Costel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costel jabs at Thong Song's body.
Costel scores with a nice strike.
Costel scores with a jab. Thong Song acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Costel throws the left hand but Thong Song avoids the punch easily.
Costel checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neculai Costel dominated that round.
That's time! Costel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Costel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Costel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thong Song can do to turn this around?
Costel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thong Song as he avoids it easily.
Costel shoots in looking for a takedown but Thong Song manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Costel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Costel shoots in looking for a takedown. Thong Song tries to sprawl out of it but Costel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thong Song manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neculai Costel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Neculai Costel is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Costel misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Costel misses with a lunging right hand
and Thong Song counters with a nice leg kick.
Costel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Costel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thong Song paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Thong Song on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Costel misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thong Song throws a big counter head kick but Costel avoids it with no problem.
Costel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thong Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costel.
Thong Song connects with a good right hand that stumbles Costel. Costel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thong Song takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thong Song throws a big shot that misses.
Costel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Costel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Costel throws a body punch but Thong Song moves out of range.
Costel throws a right and a left that Thong Song avoids nicely.
Costel lands a jab to the nose.
Costel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Costel throws a jab but it's blocked by Thong Song.
Thong Song doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Costel scores with a takedown into Thong Song's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thong Song is trying to control the position but Costel postures up.
Thong Song is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thong Song is working an open guard so Costel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Costel scores with a punch to the head.
Thong Song defending well as Costel loads up on a big left hand.
Thong Song throws a fast counter high kick but Costel manages to duck under it in time.
Nice cross by Thong Song.
Thong Song keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Costel.
Costel needs to keep his hands up - Thong Song had a free shot at his head there.
Costel is rocked!
Thong Song scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Costel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thong Song walks into a jab.
Thong Song jabs Costel right on the nose. Costel blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costel scores with a nice head shot.
Thong Song misses the jab.
Costel misses with a head kick.
Costel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thong Song makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thong Song lands with a straight right. Costel didn't see that one coming.
Costel misses with an uppercut. Thong Song saw that one coming.
Thong Song ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thong Song keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Costel throws a hook to the side of Thong Song's head but Thong Song sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thong Song flicks out a counter leg kick but Costel steps away.
BOOM! Thong Song lands a beautiful left hook that drops Costel. Costel tries to recover but Thong Song is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Costel lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chang Thong Song! Chang Thong Song retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Chang Thong Song started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Neculai Costel had this to say: 'You win some, you lose some. I have to give it to Hess, he was sneakyer tonight.'.
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