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MMAHelsinki - 157 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Offord (ranked 4757 p4p, 519 weight class) and Simon Marcus (ranked 4371 p4p, 485 weight class). Simon Marcus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Offord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Marcus!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
Marcus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Offord but Offord pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus shoots in for a double leg but Offord sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Offord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Offord looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
The fighters circling - Offord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Offord gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Offord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
Offord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Offord misses with a body shot.
Offord turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marcus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Offord is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marcus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marcus is looking for a kimura here.
Marcus winds up and cracks Offord with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marcus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Offord defending well though.
Marcus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcus wants to take a breather but Offord is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Offord knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marcus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marcus wants to free his trapped foot but Offord is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marcus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marcus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marcus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Offord's head.
Marcus seems to be looking for submissions.
Marcus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Offord defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus tries to pass to full mount but Offord defends it.
Marcus is trying to control. Offord wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marcus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marcus seems to be working for a kimura but Offord defends the submission attempt.
Marcus is trying to control the action in half guard but Offord is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Offord checks the leg kick nicely there.
Eric Offord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Offord as he jumps to the side.
Offord misses with an attempted mid kick.
Offord misses with a straight right.
Marcus shoots in looking for a takedown. Offord tries to sprawl out of it but Marcus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Offord manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Offord throws a big shot that misses.
Offord goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Offord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcus.
Nice sprawl there from Offord as Marcus shoots in.
Marcus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Offord to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Offord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marcus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marcus scores with a nice head shot.
Marcus throws a leg kick but Offord checks it.
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 Eric Offord will probably get the nod.
That's time! Offord's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice shot by Offord.
Marcus misses with a takedown attempt - Offord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marcus shoots in and drives through. Offord sprawls well.
Marcus scores with the left hand. Offord knows he should have avoided that one.
Marcus misses with a takedown attempt - Offord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Offord throwing a counter right hand but Marcus manages to avoid it.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Offord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
Offord misses with a body shot.
Offord cracks Marcus with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offord throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marcus on the side of the head.
Marcus shoots in for a double leg but Offord sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but Offord shows good takedown defense.
Eric Offord is winning the standup battle so far.
Offord is looking to land body kicks.
Offord throws a lazy right hand but Marcus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus shoots in and drives through. Offord sprawls well.
Marcus is breathing heavily.
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
Offord explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Offord takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Offord lunges at Marcus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marcus's hand.
Offord bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marcus throws a right hand that Offord ducks under and follows up with a left that Offord also avoids with ease.
Offord lands with a good body shot.
Eric Offord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Offord catches Marcus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcus is just out of range.
Offord gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Offord connects with the punch.
Offord scores with a hook.
Marcus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcus misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offord scores with a body shot.
Marcus fails with the takedown
and Offord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Offord throws out a loose jab but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Offord clobbers Marcus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marcus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marcus looks for a takedown but Offord sprawls well.
Simon Marcus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Offord.
Nice body kick from Offord.
Offord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcus can do to turn this around?
Offord throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marcus fails to land with a series of punches.
Offord lands with a nice body punch.
Marcus walks into a stiff left hand from Offord.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offord wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Offord scores with the left hand. Marcus knows he should have avoided that one.
Offord ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marcus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Offord scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Offord cracks Marcus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oooooh!!! Offord has knocked Marcus down with a huge combo! Offord steps away and waves a wobbly Marcus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Marcus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Offord throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marcus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marcus is still on wobbly legs! Can Offord finish him?
Marcus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcus is defended easily by Offord.
Marcus seems to have recovered his senses.
Offord scores with a leg kick.
Marcus with a poor takedown
and Offord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offord lands a big head kick that sends Marcus tumbling to the mat! Offord takes a step backwards and waves Marcus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Offord lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Offord!
A relieved looking Eric Offord thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Sakurai (ranked 2150 p4p, 205 weight class) and Marky Mark (ranked 3014 p4p, 289 weight class). Sakurai comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNlS1DOa2Og. Hideo Sakurai had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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160 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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hideo Sakurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marky Mark!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mark misses with an uppercut.
Mark digs a good body shot into Sakurai's ribs.
Mark misses with a looping left.
Mark misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakurai misses the target.
Sakurai looks to score with a jab to the body but Mark is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sakurai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakurai doesn't seem bothered though.
Mark digs a good body shot into Sakurai's ribs.
Mark misses with a looping left.
A big left from Mark misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakurai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakurai manages to avoid it.
Sakurai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mark manages to avoid it.
Mark connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark lands a jab to Sakurai's midsection.
Mark jabs Sakurai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mark moves out of range as Sakurai strikes.
Sakurai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakurai moves away.
It looked like Sakurai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Mark misses the target.
Sakurai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mark fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakurai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mark throws a body shot but no joy.
Hideo Sakurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mark connects with a single shot there.
Sakurai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakurai.
Mark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sakurai is trying to defend but Mark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mark content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark is looking to take a break and control but Sakurai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakurai is trying to stand back up but Mark is controlling him
Mark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakurai defends it well.
Sakurai is looking to improve his position.
Mark trying to pass the guard but Sakurai defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mark wants to pass to mount but Sakurai is defending the position.
Sakurai trying to control but Mark postures up.
Mark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sakurai is trying to stand back up but Mark is controlling him
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sakurai is refusing to be controlled, as Mark sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakurai walks into a straight right hand from Mark.
Mark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mark closes the distance and clinches up with Sakurai, looking for a takedown. Mark pushes Sakurai against the cage but Sakurai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sakurai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mark appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mark throws a shot from downtown. Sakurai moves away and avoids it.
Sakurai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sakurai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mark shoots and misses
and Sakurai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hideo Sakurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marky Mark.
Sakurai throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakurai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marky Mark dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sakurai slips under a jab from Mark.
Sakurai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mark misses with a body punch
and Sakurai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Sakurai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakurai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mark is rocked!
Sakurai ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Mark's jaw. Mark's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Sakurai does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hideo Sakurai!
Hideo Sakurai tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierce Quincy (ranked 2749 p4p, 335 weight class) and Darrel Petersen (ranked 1514 p4p, 209 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Darrel Petersen enters the cage!
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierce Quincy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darrel Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Petersen looks to move away, Quincy throws a big counter combo but Petersen just gets out of the way.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quincy.
It looked like Quincy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Petersen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quincy doesn't seem bothered though.
Quincy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quincy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petersen shoots in looking for a takedown but Quincy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petersen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Quincy is looking for a counter combo.
Petersen throws a jab when Quincy was well out of range.
Quincy throws a big counter combination but Petersen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petersen misses with a right hand
and Quincy counters with a series of strikes. Petersen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Petersen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Quincy counters with a one-two to the body.
Petersen works the jab nicely.
Quincy slips under a jab from Petersen.
Petersen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen pushes down on Quincy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Quincy is defending the position.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petersen is looking to pass Quincy's guard but actually Quincy recovers to full guard.
Petersen stops Quincy from standing up.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Quincy keeps moving.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Quincy is retaining full guard.
Petersen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen trying to control but Quincy is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Petersen misses.
Quincy is looking for a counter combo.
Petersen gets the takedown into side control.
Petersen trying to control the action but Quincy is working from the bottom.
Petersen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Quincy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Petersen's guard! Nice work there by Quincy!
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen is controlling Quincy's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen 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.
Petersen is trying to hold Quincy in close to prevent damage but Quincy has managed to pass into half guard.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darrel Petersen 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.
Petersen throws a hook but Quincy avoids it easily.
Quincy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Quincy.
Quincy is looking for a counter combo.
Pierce Quincy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petersen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Quincy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Quincy avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Quincy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
Quincy defending well as Petersen loads up on a big left hand.
Petersen throws a poor cross that misses
and Quincy counters with a three punch combo that has Petersen backing up. Petersen nods at Quincy to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quincy blocks a jab.
Quincy is looking for a counter combo.
Petersen throws a poor cross that misses
and Quincy counters with a two punch combo.
Petersen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Quincy counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Quincy's hands.
Petersen misses with a body punch
and Quincy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Darrel Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen scores with a nice right hand.
Petersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quincy. Quincy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petersen misses the jab.
Petersen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Quincy counters with a series of strikes. Petersen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Petersen throws an off balance right hand
and Quincy counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Quincy counters with a two punch combo.
Quincy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Quincy defending well as Petersen loads up on a big left hand.
Quincy appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Quincy counters with a two punch combo.
Quincy slips a jab from Petersen.
Quincy is working the combinations to good effect here.
Quincy ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Petersen misses with an uppercut
and Quincy counters with a three punch combo that has Petersen backing up. Petersen nods at Quincy to acknowledge the strikes.
Petersen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quincy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Petersen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quincy doesn't seem phased though.
Quincy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
Petersen misses with an uppercut
and Quincy counters with a left and a right that stings Petersen.
Petersen throws a jab but it's blocked by Quincy.
It looked like Quincy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen takes a swing at Quincy's ribcage but misses.
Petersen lunges at Quincy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quincy's hand.
Quincy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quincy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petersen misses with a lunging right hand
and Quincy counters with a one-two to the body.
Quincy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petersen can do to turn this around?
Quincy avoids the body shot from Petersen.
As Petersen looks to move away, Quincy throws a big counter combo but Petersen just gets out of the way.
Petersen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Quincy counters with a one-two to the body.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quincy as he avoids it easily.
Quincy moves away from the strike by Petersen.
Petersen misses with a left hand
and Quincy counters with a three punch combo that has Petersen backing up. Petersen nods at Quincy to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Petersen.
Quincy throws a big counter combination but Petersen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen misses with a hook
and Quincy counters with a two punch combo.
Petersen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petersen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petersen wants to control but Quincy is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersen stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierce Quincy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Petersen misses with a lunging right hand
and Quincy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Petersen tries for a takedown but Quincy circles away easily
and Quincy counters with a left and a right that stings Petersen.
Petersen lands a body shot.
Petersen misses with a double jab.
Pierce Quincy is winning the standup battle so far.
Petersen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Quincy counters with a two punch combo.
Petersen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Quincy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quincy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petersen is defending well for now.
Petersen has a couple of punches blocked by Quincy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quincy tries to land knees in the clinch but Petersen avoids the damage to the body.
Petersen managing to block the knees to the body from Quincy.
Petersen cracks Quincy with a nice body shot.
Petersen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petersen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petersen wants to take the fight to the mat but Quincy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Petersen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petersen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petersen lands a right hand.
Petersen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petersen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petersen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petersen avoiding damage as Quincy throws knees to the body.
Quincy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petersen.
Quincy scores a nice knee to the body.
Quincy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petersen avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quincy.
Petersen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen pushes Quincy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petersen lands a body punch.
Petersen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quincys head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quincy.
Petersen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Quincy trying to land knees to the body.
Petersen lands a left hand.
Petersen managing to block the knees to the body from Quincy.
Darrel Petersen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Quincy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petersen avoids it.
Petersen avoiding damage as Quincy throws knees to the body.
Quincy trying to land knees to the body.
Quincy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petersen.
Quincy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petersen.
Petersen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petersen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petersen lands with a light punch inside.
Quincy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petersen.
Quincy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petersen is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petersen is working Quincy over against the cage.
Petersen managing to block the knees to the body from Quincy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to drag Quincy to the mat but Quincy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pierce Quincy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darrel Petersen.
Petersen scores with a shoulder strike.
Petersen has Quincy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Petersen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Quincy tumbling to the mat - Petersen dives into Quincy's guard.
Quincy keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen advances to half guard.
Petersen moves nicely into side control.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Quincy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Petersen taking a breather here.
Petersen taking a break here but Quincy is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pierce Quincy.
I think Quincy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pierce Quincy!
Pierce Quincy made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Because I Can (ranked 1622 p4p, 173 weight class) and Louis Paterson (ranked 2509 p4p, 249 weight class). Paterson has chosen Ce Fait Mal - La Founine as his entrance music. Louis Paterson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louis Paterson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I Can misses with a takedown attempt - Paterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
I Can misses with a looping right.
Paterson cracks I Can with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
I Can just misses with a punch to the body.
I Can digs a good body shot into Paterson's ribs.
Paterson pushes I Can up against the cage in a clinch.
I Can blocks an uppercut.
Paterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Paterson working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can tries a body shot but Paterson blocks it.
Paterson is stalling here.
Paterson lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Can gets underhooks to prevent Paterson's takedown attempt.
Paterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I Can looking to stall.
A short right from Paterson on the inside.
Paterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Paterson misses with a punch to the body.
I Can being controlled against the cage.
Paterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of I Can backwards.
Paterson is struggling to control the position.
I Can decides to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
I Can is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
I Can not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paterson throwing strikes from guard but I Can blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Can lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
I Can wants to pass the guard but Paterson is keeping the position.
Paterson keeping moving, preventing I Can from controlling successfully.
I Can sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paterson's guard.
I Can is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
I Can is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Can is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paterson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paterson is looking to improve his position but I Can isn't that keen on the idea.
Paterson tries to hold on but I Can pushes him away.
I Can has isolated one of Paterson's arms. Paterson looking to fight him off but I Can twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Because I Can!
Because I Can got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aloysius Wiremu (ranked 1905 p4p, 259 weight class) and Dimitri Vasleyiev (ranked 801 p4p, 112 weight class). Wiremu comes to the cage accompanied by Billy Joel - The River of Dreams. Aloysius Wiremu had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloysius Wiremu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dimitri Vasleyiev!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiremu digs a good body shot into Vasleyiev's ribs.
Wiremu misses with a looping left.
Vasleyiev throws out a counter right but Wiremu avoids it with no problem.
Dimitri Vasleyiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wiremu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wiremu lands with a straight right. Vasleyiev didn't see that one coming.
Vasleyiev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vasleyiev throws a jab but it's blocked by Wiremu.
Wiremu scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the liver by Vasleyiev. Beautiful body shot.
Wiremu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wiremu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vasleyiev counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasleyiev slips a jab and a cross from Wiremu.
Vasleyiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasleyiev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wiremu at a distance.
Vasleyiev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wiremu in his tracks.
Vasleyiev throws a series of punches but Wiremu moves out of range.
Wiremu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wiremu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Wiremu misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiremu walks into a straight right hand from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev sizes up Wiremu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wiremu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasleyiev blocks a low kick nicely.
Vasleyiev takes a swing at Wiremu's ribcage but misses.
Wiremu throws a hook but Vasleyiev avoids it easily.
Vasleyiev avoids the head kick by Wiremu.
Wiremu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wiremu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vasleyiev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good work by Vasleyiev as he checks the leg kick.
Wiremu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wiremu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vasleyiev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wiremu looks to land a left hand but Vasleyiev moved out of range nicely.
Wiremu misses the shot to the body.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Wiremu misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Vasleyiev tenderised Wiremu's leg. Wiremu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vasleyiev lands a two punch combo.
Wiremu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vasleyiev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasleyiev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wiremu. Wiremu obviously looking to wear him down.
Vasleyiev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wiremu.
Vasleyiev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vasleyiev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vasleyiev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wiremu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wiremu jabs at Vasleyiev's body.
Wiremu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vasleyiev counters with a left to the body.
Vasleyiev avoids the head kick by Wiremu.
Vasleyiev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wiremu moves away from the strike by Vasleyiev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev slips under a jab.
Wiremu throws a nice head kick!
Vasleyiev blocks a head kick by Wiremu.
Vasleyiev tests Wiremu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wiremu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vasleyiev cracks Wiremu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vasleyiev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasleyiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiremu is just out of range.
Wiremu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasleyiev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vasleyiev! But no joy.
Vasleyiev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wiremu loads up on a big right hand but Vasleyiev slips the punch.
Vasleyiev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasleyiev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wiremu tries a low kick but Vasleyiev avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vasleyiev! But no joy.
Vasleyiev checks a low kick from Wiremu.
Vasleyiev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wiremu throws a leg kick but Vasleyiev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wiremu takes one on the button.
Vasleyiev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wiremu at a distance.
Vasleyiev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wiremu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wiremu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vasleyiev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wiremu at a distance.
Vasleyiev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wiremu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vasleyiev can pounce on him.
Vasleyiev blocks a head kick by Wiremu.
Vasleyiev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiremu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wiremu tried to score with a low kick but Vasleyiev checks it.
Vasleyiev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wiremu.
Vasleyiev lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Vasleyiev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
An inside leg kick from Vasleyiev misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wiremu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wiremu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasleyiev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wiremu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vasleyiev is able to avoid easily.
Wiremu slips under a jab.
Vasleyiev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wiremu tries to clinch up.
Vasleyiev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasleyiev stuns Wiremu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wiremu tries to work over Vasleyiev's front leg with a kick but Vasleyiev checks it.
Wiremu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiremu closes the distance and clinches.
Vasleyiev manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Vasleyiev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasleyiev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wiremu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Vasleyiev. Those never looked like landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vasleyiev in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wiremu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Wiremu moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Wiremu.
Vasleyiev misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasleyiev misses with a right hand
and Wiremu counters with an outside leg kick.
Wiremu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasleyiev lands a head shot.
Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick and Vasleyiev moves out of range easily.
Vasleyiev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A clash of legs there as Wiremu blocks the low kick.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasleyiev cracks a nice hook into Wiremu's ribs.
Both fighters circling a little - Vasleyiev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wiremu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasleyiev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick and Vasleyiev moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vasleyiev punishes Wiremu's body with a nice straight punch.
Wiremu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasleyiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasleyiev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vasleyiev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wiremu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vasleyiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiremu was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wiremu checks the leg kick.
Wiremu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vasleyiev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vasleyiev cracks a nice hook into Wiremu's ribs.
Vasleyiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wiremu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vasleyiev can pounce on him.
Wiremu throws a leg kick but Vasleyiev moved away.
Wiremu moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasleyiev struggles to land a body shot inside as Wiremu controls his hands.
Wiremu tries to throw a body punch but Vasleyiev avoids it by throwing Wiremu back against the cage.
Vasleyiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasleyiev lands a nice hook to Wiremu's body. Wiremu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Vasleyiev finds it's way through Wiremu's defenses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasleyiev, right into the meat.
Vasleyiev connects with a body shot.
Wiremu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wiremu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasleyiev blocks a head kick by Wiremu.
Wiremu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Vasleyiev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wiremu takes one on the button.
Vasleyiev works over Wiremu's head and body with a nice combination.
Vasleyiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasleyiev looks for the body kick but Wiremu saw that one coming.
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!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vasleyiev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wiremu's sensitive parts.
Vasleyiev throws an off balance right hand
and Wiremu counters with a body kick.
Wiremu darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wiremu tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasleyiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Wiremu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but Wiremu moves out of range easily.
Wiremu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vasleyiev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vasleyiev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wiremu moves forwards but Vasleyiev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vasleyiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiremu.
Wiremu checks a leg kick.
Vasleyiev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiremu tries to clinch up.
Wiremu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vasleyiev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick and Vasleyiev moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Vasleyiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wiremu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wiremu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vasleyiev connects with a single shot there.
Dimitri Vasleyiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasleyiev throws a solid leg kick but Wiremu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vasleyiev.
Wiremu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Vasleyiev coming out on top.
Wiremu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wiremu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wiremu is looking to land body kicks.
Vasleyiev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vasleyiev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vasleyiev connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab by Vasleyiev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiremu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vasleyiev in his tracks.
Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick and Vasleyiev moves out of range easily.
Vasleyiev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vasleyiev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wiremu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasleyiev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiremu tries to move into range but Vasleyiev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wiremu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vasleyiev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vasleyiev defending well as Wiremu loads up on a big left hand.
Vasleyiev thows a leg kick but Wiremu checks it
and Wiremu counters with a good low kick that Vasleyiev was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Vasleyiev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wiremu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wiremu tries to clinch but Vasleyiev moves away
and Vasleyiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wiremu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wiremu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wiremu is rocked!
A cross from Vasleyiev lands.
Oh Wiremu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vasleyiev circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Wiremu to the canvas! Wiremu doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Vasleyiev keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Vasleyiev!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 913 p4p, 126 weight class) and Jonathan Harding (ranked 3572 p4p, 426 weight class). Harding has chosen Bitch School as his entrance music. Jonathan Harding has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Harding!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harding! But no joy.
Hedman Karlsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harding tries to avoid it but Hedman Karlsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harding to the ground. Harding escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harding defending well as Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Harding throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Hedman Karlsson misses its target.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big shot that misses.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harding lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a right hand.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harding sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hedman Karlsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hedman Karlsson jabs Harding to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hedman Karlsson swings for the body but Harding moves out of range.
A lazy left from Harding finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Harding misses with a hook.
Harding throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big shot that misses.
Hedman Karlsson thumps Harding with a low kick.
Harding looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harding stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harding wants it to stay on the feet.
Hedman Karlsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harding. Harding obviously looking to wear him down.
Hedman Karlsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harding looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice shot that snaps Harding's head back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hedman Karlsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedman Karlsson lands a slapping body shot.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Harding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Harding only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jonathan Harding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hedman Karlsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harding counters with a stiff right hand.
Hedman Karlsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Harding saw that one coming.
Donk. Hedman Karlsson catches Harding right on the button with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harding.
Hedman Karlsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hedman Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harding fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson moves away.
Hedman Karlsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson takes a swing at Harding's ribcage but misses.
Hedman Karlsson dips to his left and cracks Harding with an uppercut!
Hedman Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harding misses with an uppercut
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Harding misses with a low kick.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Harding should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Harding as Hedman Karlsson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Hedman Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hedman Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hedman Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Harding flicks out a counter leg kick but Hedman Karlsson steps away.
Hedman Karlsson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Harding to counter with a crisp jab.
Hedman Karlsson wants to clinch up but Harding keeps it at a distance.
Harding looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hedman Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harding.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedman Karlsson misses with a right hand
and Harding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harding throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a nice head shot.
Harding misses with a low kick.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a nice head shot.
Harding misses the jab.
Hedman Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harding.
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 Oliver Hedman Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harding connects with a leg kick. Hedman Karlsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hedman Karlsson checks the leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson throws a right hand that misses
and Harding counters with a stiff right hand.
Harding throws a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson checks it.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a right hand
enabling Harding to counter with a crisp jab.
Hedman Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harding scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Harding misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding digs a good hook to Hedman Karlsson's body.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a left hand
letting Harding counter with a right hand.
Harding leaves Hedman Karlsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hedman Karlsson has time to react.
A jab from Harding does it's job there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harding.
A leg kick checked by Harding.
Harding flicks out a counter leg kick but Hedman Karlsson steps away.
Harding connects with an inside leg kick.
Harding throws a leg kick which misses Hedman Karlsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid it.
Harding's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hedman Karlsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harding scrambles back to his feet.
Harding connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harding.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hedman Karlsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harding keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harding keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harding keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hedman Karlsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Harding is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hedman Karlsson is just content to waste time from the top position. Harding takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hedman Karlsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harding works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Harding has wrist control.
Hedman Karlsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harding keeping moving, preventing Hedman Karlsson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harding looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harding scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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.
Hedman Karlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harding. That did some damage!
Harding moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Harding finds it's target.
Harding lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harding stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left lands for Hedman Karlsson.
Harding fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hedman Karlsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hedman Karlsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Harding fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hedman Karlsson checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hedman Karlsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Harding slips the punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Harding!
Hedman Karlsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson throws a series of punches but Harding moves out of range.
As Hedman Karlsson backs off Harding throws a huge counter combo but Hedman Karlsson manages to avoid it all.
Harding scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hedman Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harding throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harding takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harding looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding throws the left hand but Hedman Karlsson avoids the punch easily.
Hedman Karlsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harding sprawls and moves away.
Harding throws a big shot that misses.
Harding misses with a left hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hedman Karlsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a hook to the body. Harding takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harding lands a nice shot that snaps Hedman Karlsson's head back.
Hedman Karlsson staying out of range there.
Hedman Karlsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Harding cracks the inside of Hedman Karlsson's front leg.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut.
Harding cracks the inside of Hedman Karlsson's front leg.
Hedman Karlsson slips a straight right by Harding.
Nice defenses there by Hedman Karlsson.
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Harding misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harding.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedman Karlsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Harding sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harding flicks out a counter leg kick but Hedman Karlsson steps away.
Hedman Karlsson missing with a left hand there. Harding was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harding jabs at Hedman Karlsson's body.
Nice shot lands for Harding.
Hedman Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and Harding counters with a nice body shot.
Hedman Karlsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harding was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harding's calf.
Hedman Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Harding to counter with a crisp jab.
Harding throws a shot from downtown. Hedman Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
Hedman Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harding throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harding steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hedman Karlsson. That one must have hurt.
Harding looks to score with a jab to the body but Hedman Karlsson is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hedman Karlsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Harding, which made it look bad.
Hedman Karlsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harding's calf.
Hedman Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harding throws out the jab.
Hedman Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Harding only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson with a nice cross.
Hedman Karlsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson moves away.
Hedman Karlsson defending well as Harding loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Hedman Karlsson misses.
A slow jab from Hedman Karlsson misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Harding misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson has his takedown stuffed
and Harding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Harding comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harding 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 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Harding!
A relieved looking Jonathan Harding thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Bull (ranked 630 p4p, 94 weight class) and Ernst Stavro Blofeld (ranked 1351 p4p, 183 weight class). Jari Bull could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ernst Stavro Blofeld's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernst Stavro Blofeld!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blofeld throws a hook to the side of Bull's head but Bull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blofeld fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blofeld has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bull is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bull looks to land a body kick but Blofeld moved away.
Blofeld lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blofeld throws a chopping leg kick but Bull manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bull tries to land a leg kick but Blofeld saw it coming and moves away.
Bull fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bull throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blofeld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some bone on bone action there as Bull checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blofeld throws a lazy right hand but Bull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blofeld throws a front kick aimed at Bull's knee but Bull avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Bull misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull looks to throw the jab but Blofeld is out of range.
Bull checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Blofeld does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blofeld avoids the body shot from Bull.
Bull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blofeld is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bull.
Blofeld keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bull takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bull throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Blofeld was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bull looks to throw the jab but Blofeld is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blofeld.
Bull misses with a low kick.
A jab from Bull misses.
Jari Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blofeld checks the leg kick.
Bull dodges the punch combination from Blofeld.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bull lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blofeld has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blofeld and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bull, right into the meat.
Blofeld missing with a left hand there. Bull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blofeld on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blofeld works Bull's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blofeld walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blofeld misses with a low kick.
Bull jabs at Blofeld's body.
Blofeld throws an overhand right that lands on Bull's shoulder, as Bull tries to avoid the shot.
Blofeld with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bull scores with a leg kick.
Blofeld throws a body shot but no joy.
Bull looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blofeld moves away from the strike by Bull.
Blofeld takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by Blofeld there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blofeld tries to work over Bull's front leg with a kick but Bull checks it.
Bull with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bull slips a jab from Blofeld.
Blofeld throws a low kick but Bull moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blofeld.
Bull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blofeld now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blofeld lands a jab to Bull's midsection.
Blofeld takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blofeld looks winded!
Blofeld misses with a low kick as Bull jumps back.
Blofeld finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bull lands a lovely overhand right.
Blofeld thows a leg kick but Bull checks it
letting Bull counter with a right hand.
Bull is looking to slow Blofeld down with leg kicks.
Bull fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blofeld on the side of the head.
Bull is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bull feints and then cracks Blofeld's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blofeld down.
Blofeld tries to score with a low kick but Bull moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Bull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bull is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blofeld takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bull looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blofeld.
Blofeld on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bull moves away from the strike by Blofeld.
A leg kick checked by Blofeld.
Bull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blofeld.
Blofeld is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bull throws out a powerful jab.
Blofeld with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bull to score with a decent uppercut.
Blofeld takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Blofeld does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blofeld tries a low kick but Bull avoids it.
Bull avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bull lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bull throws a looping overhand right but Blofeld ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Bull dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bull throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Blofeld might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bull has got the better of the exchanges.
Blofeld darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blofeld takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bull lands with a good body shot.
Bull lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bull lands a slapping body shot.
Blofeld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bull misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blofeld! But no joy.
Bull connects with a crisp jab.
Bull looks for the body kick but Blofeld saw that one coming.
Bull is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Blofeld.
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!
Donk. Bull catches Blofeld right on the button with a cross.
Bull throws a chopping leg kick but Blofeld manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blofeld tries a low kick but Bull avoids it.
Bull was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull throws a body punch but Blofeld moves out of range.
Blofeld fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bull is out of range.
Bull lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Bull misses the target.
Blofeld moves out of range as Bull strikes.
Bull scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bull lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blofeld takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blofeld closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Bull.
Blofeld tests Bull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bull cracks the inside of Blofeld's front leg.
Blofeld's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bull with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull scores with a punch to the head.
Blofeld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bull checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bull.
Blofeld throws a solid leg kick but Bull takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blofeld.
Bull chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blofeld can pounce on him.
Bull scores with a shot to the body.
Blofeld is breathing heavily.
Blofeld on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bull throws a hook to the side of Blofeld's head but Blofeld sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blofeld moves away.
A swing and a miss from Blofeld.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blofeld moves away.
Blofeld tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Blofeld misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Blofeld throws a poor cross that misses
and Bull counters with a thumping low kick.
Blofeld throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bull, right into the meat.
Blofeld feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bull's calf.
Bull moves away from the strike by Blofeld.
Bull defending well as Blofeld loads up on a big left hand.
Blofeld throws an overhand right that lands on Bull's shoulder, as Bull tries to avoid the shot.
Blofeld misses with a double jab.
Blofeld motions for Bull to come forward. Blofeld throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bull lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blofeld's sensitive parts.
Bull just misses with a punch to the body.
Blofeld is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bull with a body shot.
Bull misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blofeld! But no joy.
Blofeld lands a leg kick that knocks Bull off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blofeld can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Bull there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
You can see that Blofeld has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Good leg kick by Bull there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Bull.
A little feinted left hand from Bull on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jari Bull is winning the standup battle so far.
Bull connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blofeld rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blofeld checks a low kick from Bull.
Bull lands a leg kick that knocks Blofeld off balance momentarily.
Bull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blofeld stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blofeld misses with a body shot.
Blofeld looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bull.
Blofeld misses with a straight left.
Blofeld throws a jab but it's blocked by Bull.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Bull dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Blofeld falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bull counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Ernst Stavro Blofeld has been cut.
Bull explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blofeld takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Bull.
Bull lands a nice looking body shot.
Bull cracks Blofeld with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bull has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Blofeld to stand back up!
Blofeld is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bull scores with a sloppy right hand. Blofeld should have avoided that one.
Blofeld is still on wobbly legs! Can Bull finish him?
Bull wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bull shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Blofeld takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Bull sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Blofeld bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jari Bull!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quinoa Smiff (ranked 632 p4p, 91 weight class) and Calabi Yau (ranked 1477 p4p, 204 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Quinoa Smiff has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Quinoa Smiff seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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177 lbs
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinoa Smiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calabi Yau!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smiff moves away.
Yau clobbers Smiff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yau lands a right hook to the body.
Smiff throws a body punch but Yau moves out of range.
Smiff clinches.
Smiff wants to get back to striking at distance but Yau won't allow it.
Yau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smiff blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff is trying to push Yau away but Yau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yau lands with a short shot to the head.
Yau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smiff managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Smiff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yau avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff working hard to break the clinch.
Smiff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yau to keep the fight standing.
Smiff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Yau.
Yau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smiff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yau's brow.
Smiff is working for takedown but Yau is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smiff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smiff breaks the clinch.
Smiff just misses with a punch to the body.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smiff.
Yau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yau avoids the body shot from Smiff.
Smiff misses with a lunging right hand
and Yau counters with a straight right hand.
Quinoa Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yau avoids a kick to the body.
Smiff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yau lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yau tests Smiff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yau forces Smiff back against the cage and clinches.
Yau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smiff misses with an elbow strike.
Smiff is trying to break the clinch but Yau has him pressed against the cage.
Smiff wants to break free but Yau has control.
Smiff drags the fight down to the ground.
Yau is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yau won't allow Smiff to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smiff is on top in guard.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yau is keeping the position for now.
Smiff advances position into side control!
Yau taking a bit of punishment here - Smiff scoring with strikes.
Smiff working the head and body with strikes.
Smiff has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Yau defending against the ground and pound.
Yau prevents Smiff from improving position.
Yau is looking to reverse the position.
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but Yau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smiff tries to move to mount but Yau blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calabi Yau will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smiff throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smiff misses with a few strikes there.
Smiff looks for a takedown but Yau sprawls well.
Yau scores with a nice right hand.
Yau tries to clinch up.
Smiff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smiff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smiff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smiff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smiff misses with an uppercut
and Yau moves into the clinch.
Smiff manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Yau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smiff fails with a takedown attempt.
Smiff swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yau counters by moving into the clinch.
Smiff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smiff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smiff is trying to maintain a safe position but Yau gets an underhook and turns Smiff into the cage.
Yau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smiff.
Smiff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yau walks away with a smile on his face. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinoa Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smiff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yau wants it to stay on the feet.
Smiff clinches with his opponent.
Yau prevents Smiff from breaking the clinch.
Smiff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smiff backwards.
Yau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smiff is trying to maintain a safe position but Yau gets an underhook and turns Smiff into the cage.
Yau dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smiff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Smiff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yau lands a right hand.
Smiff looking to stall.
Yau lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yau lands a nice uppercut.
Yau with a knee to the head.
Yau content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smiff tries to break the clinch but Yau is controlling the position.
Smiff wants a takedown.
Smiff has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yau is trying to keep an underhook but Smiff manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Yau works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yau pulls Smiff in to control the position.
Smiff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but Yau defending well.
Yau is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Yau is keeping the position.
Smiff throwing strikes from guard but Yau blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiff trying to control but Yau is working from the bottom.
Smiff landing some decent shots from guard.
Yau keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yau moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smiff misses with a leg kick
and Smiff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smiff.
It seemed like Yau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smiff fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yau to the ground. Smiff is now in Yau's guard.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yau keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Smiff advances position into side control!
Smiff tries to score with some ground and pound. Yau controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Smiff are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Yau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smiff fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Quinoa Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinoa Smiff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smiff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smiff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smiff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smiff swings around for an armbar but Yau sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smiff's guard.
Smiff being controlled here, momentarily.
Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yau passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yau wants to pass to mount but Smiff is defending the position.
Smiff tries to roll over but Yau keeps him under control.
Calabi Yau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smiff looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yau wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy.
Smiff actively working from the bottom here.
Yau is pressing down on Smiff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smiff is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yau works his way into side control.
Smiff is not content to let Yau control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Calabi Yau.
I've got Yau 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
During a confident post fight interview, Calabi Yau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Project Doom (ranked 410 p4p, 65 weight class) and Angelo Mendez (ranked 1000 p4p, 141 weight class). Mendez has chosen Angelito as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Project Doom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Doom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendez.
An inside leg kick from Doom misses.
We've been informed that Mendez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Doom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doom scores with a jab to the head.
A left lands for Mendez.
Mendez staying out of range there.
Doom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doom working aggressively here.
Doom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendez is defending well for now.
Mendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doom slips a jab from Mendez.
Mendez throws a hook but Doom avoids it easily.
Doom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Doom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendez.
Doom lands a leg kick that knocks Mendez off balance momentarily.
Mendez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendez moves out of range of the strikes.
Doom wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendez! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mendez.
Doom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Project Doom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doom throws a leg kick which misses Mendez's front leg but catches the back leg as Mendez tries to avoid it.
Doom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doom moves into the clinch.
Doom keeps control of Mendez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendez pushes Doom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Doom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doom misses with an uppercut.
Mendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Doom coming out on top.
Mendez throws a shot from downtown. Doom moves away and avoids it.
Doom closes the distance and pushes Mendez back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mendez breaks from the clinch.
Doom throws a hook but Mendez avoids it easily.
Doom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been told by Doom's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Doom misses with a straight right.
Mendez walks into a straight right hand from Doom.
Mendez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Mendez.
Good standup being displayed there by Doom as he connects with a hook.
Doom scores with a hook.
Doom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendez misses the jab.
Doom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Doom lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mendez takes a step back to recover.
Doom misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mendez to score with a decent uppercut.
Doom cracks the inside of Mendez's front leg.
Doom ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Mendez throws a shot from downtown. Doom moves away and avoids it.
Mendez misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Mendez misses.
Doom misses with a straight right.
Mendez throws an overhand right that lands on Doom's shoulder, as Doom tries to avoid the shot.
Mendez throws a hook but Doom avoids it easily.
Doom throws a leg kick but Mendez moved away.
Mendez gets tackled into the cage by Doom. Doom maintains the clinch.
Mendez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doom cracks Mendez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mendez throws a big shot that misses.
Doom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mendez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doom.
Doom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mendez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doom delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez misses with a wild combination.
Mendez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Doom connects with a right hand. Mendez shakes it off.
Doom throws a nice looking combination but Mendez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doom closes the distance and clinches.
Mendez has a couple of punches blocked by Doom.
Doom misses with the head strike.
Mendez tries to break the clinch but Doom is controlling the position.
Doom lands with a short shot to the head.
Mendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendez lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doom.
Doom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Doom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mendez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doom tried to counter with a leg kick but Mendez avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Doom dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mendez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mendez walks into a left hand.
Doom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Mendez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mendez moves out of range of the strikes.
Doom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendez.
Mendez misses with an uppercut
and Mendez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendez misses with a wild body shot.
Doom misses with an uppercut. Mendez saw that one coming.
Angelo Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doom. Doom obviously looking to wear him down.
Doom scores with a kick to the body.
Doom misses with an uppercut. Mendez saw that one coming.
Mendez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez throws a right and a left that Doom avoids nicely.
Doom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Doom slips a jab from Mendez.
Doom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Mendez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Doom, as that shot connected.
Doom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doom dodges the punch combination from Mendez.
Doom misses with a left hand
and Mendez counters with a three punch combo that has Doom backing up. Doom nods at Mendez to acknowledge the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doom. Mendez shrugs it off though.
Doom misses with a wild combination.
Doom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doom takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from Doom.
Mendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendez looks to land a right hand but Doom moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez throws a right hand that Doom ducks under and follows up with a left that Doom also avoids with ease.
Mendez missing with a left hand there. Doom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendez can do to turn this around?
Doom lands with a nice combination. Mendez backs away looking to recover.
Mendez is rocked!
Mendez misses with an uppercut. Doom saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Doom.
Mendez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Doom slips a jab and a cross from Mendez.
Mendez lands a jab-cross combination.
Doom with a jab.
Mendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Doom finish him?
Doom cracks Mendez on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mendez falls backwards against the cage. Doom follows up with more strikes that drop Mendez to his knees. Doom keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mendez! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Project Doom!
Project Doom thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Ahonen (ranked 156 p4p, 23 weight class) and Mat Diaz (ranked 334 p4p, 45 weight class). Ahonen's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Diaz's choice of entrance music: I Got Five On It. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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175 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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184 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manu Ahonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mat Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahonen digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahonen as he avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Ahonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a leg kick.
Ahonen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Mat Diaz has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahonen doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.
Ahonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz slips a straight right by Ahonen.
Ahonen connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ahonen - that will leave a mark!
Diaz blocks a jab.
Ahonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ahonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahonen looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ahonen tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Ahonen throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz punishes Ahonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahonen.
Nice shot by Ahonen.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Diaz throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manu Ahonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen jabs at Diaz's body.
Ahonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Ahonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahonen.
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!
Ahonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ahonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Ahonen settles back down.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Ahonen avoids it easily.
Ahonen sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz throws a hook but Ahonen avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Ahonen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Ahonen. Those never looked like landing.
Ahonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Ahonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz slips a jab from Ahonen.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Ahonen throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Ahonen with an uppercut!
That kick from Ahonen tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahonen on the side of the head.
Ahonen throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahonen takes one to the side of the head.
Ahonen slips a straight right by Diaz.
Ahonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahonen misses with a low kick.
Ahonen walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Ahonen counters with a one-two to the body.
That kick from Ahonen tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decent striking displayed by Ahonen there.
Diaz takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Ahonen jabs at Diaz's body.
Ahonen throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ahonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahonen throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Ahonen misses with a hook.
Ahonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Ahonen's defenses.
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Ahonen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahonen's head.
Diaz is trying to control. Ahonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahonen's head.
Ahonen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ahonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ahonen scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahonen as he connects with a hook.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ahonen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ahonen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Diaz scoring with punches from side control.
Ahonen regains half guard.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Ahonen dodges it nicely.
Ahonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Diaz working over Ahonen with some ground and pound. Ahonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz prevents Ahonen from improving his position.
Ahonen trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ahonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahonen.
Ahonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard.
Ahonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ahonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahonen stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Ahonen landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Ahonen is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahonen avoid being mounted?
Ahonen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahonen looking for subs off his back but Diaz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ahonen wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ahonen is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ahonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahonen 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.
Mat Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ahonen.
Ahonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Ahonen looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Diaz catches Ahonen right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ahonen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz trying to control the pace.
Ahonen is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahonen defending well though.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Diaz is keen to just control but Ahonen is a slippery customer.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahonen gets back to full guard.
Mat Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Ahonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Ahonen trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz misses with a hook. Ahonen ducked under it nicely.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Ahonen.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Ahonen lands a jab.
Ahonen throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Ahonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahonen missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ahonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Diaz throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Diaz really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ahonen lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
Ahonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Ahonen misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahonen can pounce on him.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz sizes up Ahonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Manu Ahonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Ahonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen stalks Diaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diaz's face. Diaz staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Ahonen's ribs.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahonen looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Ahonen's guard.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ahonen's head.
Ahonen is rocked!
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Oh Ahonen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz advances to half guard.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ahonen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ahonen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ahonen! More strikes land and this one is all over! Diaz jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mat Diaz!
Mat Diaz is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mat Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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RATING
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