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MMAHelsinki - 167 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bugurt Bugurtov (ranked 2477 p4p, 265 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 5028 p4p, 501 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bugurt Bugurtov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bugurtov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bugurtov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holmes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bugurtov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Holmes has tightened it up now! Bugurtov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hank Holmes!
A less than humble Hank Holmes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caius Cosades (ranked 1121 p4p, 111 weight class) and Because I Can (ranked 1909 p4p, 195 weight class). Cosades comes to the cage accompanied by Reign of the Septims. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caius Cosades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosades fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and I Can has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cosades throws a head kick that half lands.
I Can has his takedown stuffed
and Cosades counters with a left to the body.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from I Can.
An attempted straight right counter from Cosades misses the target.
I Can walks into a jab.
Cosades slips under a jab.
Cosades throws a low kick, looking for I Can's leg but I Can calmly moves out of range.
Cosades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from I Can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cosades.
Nice body punch from Cosades.
I Can throws a lazy uppercut
and I Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been hearing reports that Cosades has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Can moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
I Can ducks under a wild hook from Cosades.
I Can tries to counter with a clinch but Cosades shakes him off and moves away.
Good exchange - Cosades coming out on top.
Cosades throws the left hand but I Can avoids the punch easily.
I Can misses with a hook to the body
and Cosades counters with a left to the body.
I Can swings widly with a right hand
and Cosades counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
I Can lands a nice shot to the body.
I Can misses with a body shot.
Cosades swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Because I Can seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Cosades.
I Can throws an overhand right that lands on Cosades's shoulder, as Cosades tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosades clobbers I Can with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
I Can with a poor takedown
and Cosades counters with a nice uppercut.
Cosades throws a leg kick but I Can moved away.
I Can 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.
Cosades looks to land a left hand but I Can moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from I Can misses.
Cosades bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of I Can's head.
I Can is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from I Can. Cosades does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cosades lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
I Can shoots in for a double leg but Cosades sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Caius Cosades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Because I Can.
I Can throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cosades cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Cosades! I Can is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caius Cosades!
A victorious Caius Cosades thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Because I Can spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Mikeli (ranked 688 p4p, 77 weight class) and Bane Dorrance (ranked 2411 p4p, 257 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bo Mikeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bane Dorrance!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorrance has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dorrance keeps control of Mikeli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dorrance connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mikeli's face.
It looks like Bo Mikeli has been cut.
Dorrance lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mikeli backwards.
Mikeli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorrance throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mikeli blocks it with crossed arms.
Mikeli can't find room to land a body shot as Dorrance controls the action.
Mikeli throws a punch but it's blocked by Dorrance.
Mikeli misses with some punches.
Dorrance blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Mikeli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mikeli fails to land.
Dorrance scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorrance manages to break the clinch.
Dorrance rushes Mikeli and presses him up against the cage.
Dorrance blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dorrance missing with knees to the body.
Mikeli misses with some punches.
Mikeli has a couple of punches blocked by Dorrance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorrance using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mikeli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mikeli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mikeli misses with some punches.
Dorrance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dorrance cracks Mikeli with a good jab.
Mikeli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mikeli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mikeli is breathing heavily.
Dorrance has closed the distance and engaged Mikeli in a clinch.
Dorrance scores with a shoulder strike.
Dorrance manages to break the clinch.
Dorrance moves into the clinch successfully.
Dorrance lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikeli can't find room to land a body shot as Dorrance controls the action.
Dorrance breaks from the clinch.
Mikeli misses with an uppercut
and Dorrance counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dorrance closes the distance and clinches.
Mikeli is trying to break the clinch but Dorrance has him pressed against the cage.
Dorrance pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance moves into the clinch successfully.
Mikeli takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mikeli working hard to break the clinch.
Dorrance lands a nice uppercut.
Mikeli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Mikeli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mikeli misses with a punch on the inside.
Dorrance lands a good knee to the midsection. Mikeli won't want to take too many of those.
Mikeli is trying to force a seperation but Dorrance has the dominant position.
Dorrance tries to land a knee to the head but Mikeli blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Dorrance.
Mikeli tries a body shot but Dorrance blocks it.
Mikeli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mikeli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorrance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dorrance ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bo Mikeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikeli misses with a looping left.
Dorrance gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikeli tries to throw a body punch but Dorrance avoids it by throwing Mikeli back against the cage.
Dorrance looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dorrance scores with a knee to the head.
Bo Mikeli's cut is getting worse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorrance.
Dorrance connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mikeli's face.
Dorrance blocks an uppercut.
Dorrance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooh!!! Dorrance has knocked Mikeli down with a huge combo! Dorrance steps away and waves a wobbly Mikeli back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mikeli is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorrance ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Mikeli's jaw. Mikeli's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Dorrance does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bane Dorrance!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vito Mazzini (ranked 718 p4p, 102 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter (ranked 890 p4p, 125 weight class). Mazzini's entrance music is Fade To Black. A fine choice. Lecter has chosen The Hannibal Lecter Sonr as his entrance music. Vito Mazzini has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vito Mazzini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannibal Lecter!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecter scores with a sloppy right hand. Mazzini should have avoided that one.
Mazzini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lecter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mazzini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mazzini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazzini slips under a jab from Lecter.
Hannibal Lecter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lecter moves out of range as Mazzini strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Mazzini has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mazzini walks into a straight right hand from Lecter.
Lecter gets a takedown into half guard.
Mazzini is looking to improve his position.
Lecter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lecter wants to control but Mazzini is keeping him busy.
Mazzini manages to get to full guard.
Mazzini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini has momentary wrist control but Lecter slips an elbow through the middle.
Mazzini wants to sweep but no luck.
Mazzini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lecter keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Mazzini stays in close to Lecter's body and controls the position.
Mazzini drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lecter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mazzini has Lecter in his guard.
Mazzini has his foot on Lecter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lecter works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini 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.
Mazzini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lecter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lecter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazzini is keeping the position for now.
Mazzini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mazzini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lecter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lecter preventing the sweep.
Lecter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lecter working some strikes from top position.
Mazzini is looking for a triangle but Lecter pushes his legs off easily.
Mazzini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lecter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter landing with the ground and pound.
Lecter told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mazzini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mazzini looking for a sweep. Not yet Mazzini, not yet.
Mazzini is working hard here to advance position.
Lecter cracks Mazzini with a solid left hand.
Lecter with a nice head shot there.
Mazzini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lecter is one step ahead there.
Lecter trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Lecter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mazzini is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter preventing the sweep.
Lecter landing with the ground and pound.
Lecter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Mazzini is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lecter drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lecter seems to have locked his on tight now - Mazzini screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lecter, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hannibal Lecter!
Hannibal Lecter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fanatic Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vova Klimov (ranked 1044 p4p, 144 weight class) and Thatcher Halverson (ranked 875 p4p, 122 weight class). Halverson has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Thatcher Halverson 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vova Klimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Thatcher Halverson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halverson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klimov throws out the jab.
Klimov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Halverson blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Halverson misses.
Halverson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klimov controlling the position for now.
Klimov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Klimov is trying to stand.
Halverson thows a huge punch but Klimov dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halverson.
Halverson thows a huge punch but Klimov dodges it nicely.
Klimov pushes Halverson off looking to stand but Halverson dives back in and keeps control.
Halverson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in IC&E Academy inform me that Halverson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Klimov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halverson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Halverson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Klimov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halverson.
Halverson throwing shots but Klimov is blocking nicely.
Halverson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klimov is looking for a sweep. Halverson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klimov trying to control but Halverson postures up.
Klimov tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Halverson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klimov defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klimov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov throws a lazy right hand but Halverson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halverson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klimov throws a looping overhand right but Halverson ducks down to avoid it.
Halverson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Klimov with a body shot.
Klimov looks to land a right hand but Halverson moved out of range.
Klimov with a nice cross.
Jab from Halverson.
Halverson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Klimov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimov manages to avoid it.
Klimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klimov throws an overhand right that lands on Halverson's shoulder, as Halverson tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Halverson checks a leg kick.
Halverson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Klimov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov moves away from the strike by Halverson.
Halverson defending well as Klimov loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Klimov lands.
Halverson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klimov pinned against the cage. Klimov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Halverson tries to keep at a distance but Klimov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klimov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Klimov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halverson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klimov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Halverson tries to pull guard but Klimov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vova Klimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
Klimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Halverson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Halverson tries to pull guard but Klimov holds him up against the cage and eventually Halverson drops back down to his feet.
Klimov scores with a shoulder strike.
Halverson misses with a punch to the body.
Halverson is trying to stall.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Klimov to keep the fight standing.
Klimov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Halverson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klimov smiles and moves away.
Klimov looks to land a left hand but Halverson moved out of range nicely.
Halverson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimov moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vova Klimov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halverson. Klimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halverson slips under a jab from Klimov.
Halverson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Halverson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Klimov tries to score with a low kick but Halverson moves his leg out of the way.
Klimov lands with a hook. Halverson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Klimov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halverson can do to turn this around?
Klimov throws the left hand but Halverson avoids the punch easily.
Halverson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov prevents Halverson from breaking the clinch.
Klimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klimov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halversons head.
Halverson manages to pull guard.
Klimov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Klimov misses.
Halverson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klimov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halverson just misses with a punch to the body.
Halverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimov.
Halverson tries to keep at a distance but Klimov has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Klimov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Halverson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Klimov.
Halverson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klimov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimov has Halverson pushed against the cage.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halverson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halverson gets control of Klimov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Halverson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Halverson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Klimov defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halverson looking for a sweep. Not yet Halverson, not yet.
Halverson trying to control the position.
Klimov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Halverson, up you get!
Halverson throws a body punch but Klimov moves out of range.
Vova Klimov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halverson misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halverson shoots in looking for a takedown. Klimov tries to sprawl out of it but Halverson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klimov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Klimov misses its target.
Klimov throws a lazy uppercut
and Halverson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Halverson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Halverson misses the shot to the body.
Halverson scores with a nice right hand.
Klimov moves into the clinch.
Halverson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klimov gets a clinch.
Halverson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Klimov on the inside.
Halverson misses with some punches.
Halverson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vova Klimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimov scores with a shot to the side of Halverson's head.
Klimov cracks Halverson with a nice body shot.
Halverson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Halverson jumps guard.
Klimov stands up and waves to Halverson to follow him.
Halverson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimov looks to land a right hand but Halverson moved out of range.
Klimov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halverson under the eye.
Klimov throws the left hand but Halverson avoids the punch easily.
Klimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halverson.
Halverson tries for a takedown but Klimov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vova Klimov dominated that second round.
That's time! Klimov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Halverson misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Halverson.
Halverson misses with a body shot
and Klimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Klimov.
Klimov misses with a series of wild punches.
Halverson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halverson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov throws a poor cross that misses
and Halverson counters with a single leg into guard. Klimov didn't expect that.
Klimov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Klimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Klimov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halverson takes a shot to the head.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but Klimov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimov.
Halverson fails to pull guard.
Halverson decides to pull guard.
Halverson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klimov is one step ahead there.
Klimov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Halverson's guard.
Klimov controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov stands up and waves to Halverson to follow him.
Halverson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimov throws a right hand that misses
and Halverson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klimov throws a hook but Halverson avoids it easily.
Halverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimov.
Klimov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klimov throws out a loose jab but Halverson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halverson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Halverson throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimov tries to clinch there but Halverson circles away.
Halverson throws a big counter head kick but Klimov avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halverson throws a body punch but Klimov moves out of range.
Halverson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halverson feints the counter takedown.
Klimov wants to clinch up but Halverson keeps it at a distance.
Halverson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Klimov connects with a single shot there.
Halverson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klimov rather than just go for the knockout.
Klimov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Halverson.
Klimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halverson moves out of range of the strikes.
Klimov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halverson. Halverson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Halverson staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimov pushes Halverson up against the cage in a clinch.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Klimov to keep the fight standing.
Vova Klimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
Halverson blocking some punches.
Halverson blocking some punches.
Klimov lands a body punch.
Halverson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klimov lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halverson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klimov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Klimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Halverson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Klimov tries a knee to the head but Halverson blocks it.
Klimov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halverson.
Klimov throws an elbow that misses.
Vova Klimov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Klimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Klimov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thatcher Halverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halverson is rocked!
Klimov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vova Klimov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klimov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vova Klimov!
After winning the bout, Vova Klimov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Thatcher Halverson had this to say: 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to the promoter for making the fight and opportunity. Also thanks to my opponent for stepping up and taking the fight.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pa‘Akea Built (ranked 497 p4p, 69 weight class) and Damiao Marcos (ranked 576 p4p, 75 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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158 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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pa‘Akea Built!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damiao Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcos clinches up against the cage.
Built pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Built connects with the punch.
Built gets caught flat footed, as Marcos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marcos throwing strikes but missing.
Marcos pushing down on Built's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Built controlling the position for now.
Built tries to get to full guard but Marcos has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Built is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built is looking to control Marcos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Built avoid being mounted?
Marcos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marcos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marcos trying to control the pace.
Built wants to control but Marcos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marcos connects with a nice short shot to Built's temple.
Built blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marcos.
Marcos seems to be working for a kimura but Built defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Built wants to improve his position but Marcos is controlling well.
Marcos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Built is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marcos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marcos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Built with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marcos is looking to take a break and control but Built is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marcos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marcos prevents Built from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos drops an elbow to the side of Built's head.
Nice strikes from Marcos there.
Marcos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marcos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Built wants to control the action here but instead Marcos manages to pass to full mount!
Marcos throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Built is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marcos thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marcos with a couple of short strikes.
Marcos with a couple of short strikes.
Built is trying to escape the mount.
Built sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Built is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcos working over Built with some ground and pound. Built looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damiao Marcos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Built tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Built scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marcos in his tracks.
Built scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Built throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Built with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Built misses its intended target.
Marcos throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
Marcos missing with a left hand there. Built was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcos manages to avoid it.
Built checks the leg kick.
Marcos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marcos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marcos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Built walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marcos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Built defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marcos.
Marcos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marcos just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Built is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marcos misses with a shot to the body
and Built counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built misses with an uppercut. Marcos saw that one coming.
Pa‘Akea Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Built cracks Marcos with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built gets caught napping as Marcos dives in and scores a takedown. Built manages to retain guard.
Damiao Marcos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Built looking to control.
Built preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Built keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully.
Built is trying to control the position but Marcos postures up.
Built working a defensive guard but Marcos manages to pass into side control anyway.
Built is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Built defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Built keeps working.
Marcos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Built some visible discomfort.
Marcos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Marcos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Built tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built wants to control but Marcos postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcos working the ground and pound.
Built tries to bench press Marcos off him but Marcos keeps the position.
Marcos working the head with strikes.
Marcos wants to take a breather but Built manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Marcos.
Marcos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Built is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built working a defensive guard but Marcos manages to pass into side control anyway.
Marcos looking to control but instead Built has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Marcos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Built is refusing to be controlled, as Marcos sits in half guard.
Marcos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damiao Marcos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Marcos tries to clinch there but Built circles away.
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Built buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Built misses.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Built paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Built sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Built is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Built takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Built throws a leg kick but Marcos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marcos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Built counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Built avoids the body shot from Marcos.
Built half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marcos looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Donk. Marcos catches Built right on the button with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Built manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Built throws a body punch but Marcos moves out of range.
Marcos wants to counter with a clinch but Built pushes him away.
Marcos misses with a few strikes there.
Marcos fails to land the takedown.
Marcos throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
Marcos avoids the head kick by Built.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built throws a leg kick which misses Marcos's front leg but catches the back leg as Marcos tries to avoid it.
Marcos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marcos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pa‘Akea Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damiao Marcos.
Marcos wants to slow Built down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Built misses its intended target.
Built throws a leg kick but Marcos checks it.
Built jabs at Marcos's body.
Built circles away from the clinch attempt
and Built connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marcos misses with a body kick.
Pa‘Akea Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Built throws a leg kick but Marcos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marcos rushes Built and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Built.
Marcos lands with a right to the head.
Marcos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Pa‘Akea Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos lands with a short shot to the head.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcos.
Marcos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Builts head.
Marcos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Marcos's head.
Built breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marcos closes the distance and pushes Built back into the cage.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcos scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcos lands a right hand.
Marcos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Marcos tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built breaks from the clinch.
Marcos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built swings for the body but Marcos moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marcos, right into the meat.
Built throws a solid leg kick but Marcos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Built.
Marcos clinches up with Built and pushes him back against the cage.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Built lands a body punch.
Marcos throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Marcos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built tries a body shot but Marcos blocks it.
Marcos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Damiao Marcos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marcos misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Built after a bit of a struggle.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Marcos tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Marcos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Built pulls his leg out and moves away.
Built throws a chopping leg kick but Marcos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Built!
Marcos takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcos checks a leg kick.
Built misses with a hook.
Marcos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcos.
Built tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marcos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Built crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marcos - the referee stops the clock and Built gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marcos. Built manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Built moves out of range as Marcos throws a body kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Built enables Marcos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Built manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Marcos passes Built's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marcos lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Built on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damiao Marcos.
I've got Marcos 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damiao Marcos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Ahonen (ranked 720 p4p, 100 weight class) and Alessandro Orsini (ranked 309 p4p, 48 weight class). Ahonen comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alessandro Orsini was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manu Ahonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alessandro Orsini!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahonen lands a front kick.
Orsini throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahonen.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Ahonen.
Orsini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Ahonen misses the jab.
Ahonen throws a lazy body kick
letting Orsini counter with a right hand.
Ahonen scores with a push kick.
Good exchange - Orsini coming out on top.
We've been hearing reports that Ahonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ahonen throws a right hand that Orsini ducks under and follows up with a left that Orsini also avoids with ease.
Orsini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsini misses the jab.
Ahonen throws a right hand that misses
and Orsini counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahonen, as that shot connected.
Orsini takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ahonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orsini circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsini.
Jab, jab by Orsini - just one landing.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen throws a big shot that misses.
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Ahonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsini is just out of range.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Ahonen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Orsini throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Orsini 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.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Ahonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahonen jabs Orsini right on the nose. Orsini blinks but takes it well.
Ahonen throws a low kick but Orsini avoids it.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Orsini thumps Ahonen with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Orsini.
Ahonen moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahonen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen breaks from the clinch.
Ahonen lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orsini.
Orsini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ahonen. Ahonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Orsini scores with a nice head shot.
Ahonen is looking to slow Orsini down with leg kicks.
Orsini keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Ahonen misses its intended target.
Ahonen scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahonen. That's going to slow Orsini down.
Ahonen 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.
Orsini throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ahonen throws a front kick aimed at Orsini's knee but Orsini avoids it well.
Orsini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahonen misses with a right hand
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Orsini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orsini.
Ahonen misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen lands with a right hand.
Ahonen throws a front kick aimed at Orsini's knee but Orsini avoids it well.
Good work by Orsini as he checks the leg kick.
Ahonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orsini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orsini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahonen.
A countering left hand to the body from Orsini misses.
Ahonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Orsini with a nice cross.
A good leg kick by Orsini.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Ahonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen motions for Orsini to come forward. Ahonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ahonen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ahonen tries to keep at a distance but Orsini has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orsini is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ahonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahonen.
Ahonen working aggressively here.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahonen controls his hands.
Ahonen misses with some punches.
Ahonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahonen prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
A short left from Ahonen.
Ahonen manages to break the clinch.
Orsini cracks Ahonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
A little feinted left hand from Ahonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahonen is looking to clinch but Orsini is avoiding it.
Ahonen dips to his left and cracks Orsini with an uppercut!
Ahonen misses the shot to the body.
Ahonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ahonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orsini fakes the leg kick and cracks Ahonen in the body.
Orsini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Ahonen misses.
Ahonen blocks a jab.
It looked like Ahonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Orsini lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orsini.
A low kick from Ahonen misses
and Orsini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orsini throws a front kick aimed at Ahonen's knee but Ahonen avoids it well.
Orsini avoids a kick to the body.
Orsini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahonen lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahonen. That snapped Orsini's head back.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahonen with a hook.
Ahonen misses with a right hand
and Orsini counters with a shoot takedown. Ahonen fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
Orsini stands up over Ahonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahonen working for a triangle but Orsini defends it easily.
Orsini scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orsini's guard.
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahonen is one step ahead there.
Orsini is trying to keep Ahonen in close.
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 cracks Orsini with a solid left hand.
Orsini wants to control the position but Ahonen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ahonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ahonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orsini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ahonen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orsini is looking to control Ahonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orsini avoid being mounted?
Ahonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Orsini throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ahonen escapes and throws Orsini's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Orsini is trying to get back to half guard.
Orsini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ahonen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Orsini some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen working away.
Orsini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Orsini is trying to get back to full guard.
Orsini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Ahonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ahonen cracks Orsini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orsini looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Orsini misses its intended target.
Ahonen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orsini manages to circle out of the way.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Ahonen.
Orsini has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a leg kick
and Orsini counters with a straight right hand.
Ahonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orsini is out of range.
Orsini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orsini scores with the left hand. Ahonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Orsini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahonen throws out the jab.
Orsini throws a wild body kick that Ahonen sees coming a mile off.
Ahonen throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Orsini counter with a right hand.
Ahonen with a nice cross.
A clash of legs there as Ahonen blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Ahonen.
Orsini dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahonen. That did some damage!
Orsini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ahonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a good cross that connects.
Ahonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orsini takes one on the button.
Ahonen tries to land a leg kick but Orsini saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen stalks Orsini and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orsini's face. Orsini staggers backwards, shaken.
Orsini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Manu Ahonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahonen misses the jab.
Orsini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahonen defends it well.
Ahonen connects with a body shot that sends Orsini's belly button to the back.
Orsini shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orsini throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen misses with an uppercut.
Ahonen misses with a straight left.
Ahonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Ahonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orsini shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ahonen is trying to defend but Orsini finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orsini.
Ahonen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alessandro Orsini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orsini throws a big elbow that misses.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsini working some strikes from top position.
Ahonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orsini scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahonen controls Orsini momentarily but Orsini frees himself.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Ahonen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orsini pushes down on Ahonen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Orsini seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Orsini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ahonen is pressing down on Orsini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Ahonen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orsini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Orsini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Orsini.
Orsini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ahonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alessandro Orsini.
I think Ahonen 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manu Ahonen!
A less than humble Manu Ahonen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Misha Collins (ranked 440 p4p, 52 weight class) and Khal Stark (ranked 864 p4p, 88 weight class). Stark has chosen The River Dragon by Nevermore as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Khal Stark!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Stark. That snapped Collins's head back.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins stuns Stark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Collins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Collins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stark misses with a hook
and Collins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins is really struggling to control Stark but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Collins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Collins trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Collins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stark is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Collins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Collins won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stark's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Collins trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Collins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stark striking off his back but it's not causing Collins any problems.
Collins preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to Stark's brow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Collins scoring with some ground and pound.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.
Collins passes Stark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Collins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Stark is defending well.
Stark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stark.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Collins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stark's head.
Collins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands a couple of digs.
Collins passes Stark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Collins blocks the strikes from Stark.
Stark is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard.
Collins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stark is just riding it out for now. Collins eventually gives up the hold.
Stark is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Collins jumps into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Collins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misha Collins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stark with a jab.
Stark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collins throwing a counter right hand but Stark manages to avoid it.
Collins works the jab nicely.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Collins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stark sprawls and moves away.
Stark throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Stark scores with a jab. Collins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Collins works the jab nicely.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
Stark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Collins scores with the left hand. Stark knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Collins moves out of range as Stark strikes.
Collins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stark napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stark takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Collins scores with punches from side control.
Stark is not content to let Collins control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is trying to control Collins's posture but Collins avoids it.
Collins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stark down.
Collins creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stark struggling a bit here.
Stark tries to buck Collins off but Collins is having none of it.
Stark is not content to let Collins control the position.
Collins landing strikes.
Collins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands some shots froms side control.
Collins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Collins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've been hearing that Collins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Collins trying to control the position but Stark is working away.
Stark is trying to work for a sweep but Collins has mounted him!
Stark takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Collins working the ground and pound effectively.
Stark sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Collins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Collins's back!
Stark is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Collins has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Stark has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Collins taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Stark doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khal Stark!
A pretty intense looking Khal Stark took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 384 p4p, 54 weight class) and Project Doom (ranked 149 p4p, 20 weight class). Project Doom acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Project Doom!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt is looking to chop away at Doom's legs.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt is looking to slow Doom down with leg kicks.
Doom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doom throws out the jab.
Hunt attempts a counter takedown but Doom avoids it well and moves away.
Doom is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
Doom throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt tries to counter with a takedown but Doom is quick to defend against it.
Doom throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Hunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Doom slips a jab from Hunt.
Doom is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Doom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Doom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Doom.
Doom throws an off balance right hand
and Doom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom works the jab nicely.
Doom throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Doom.
Hunt slips a jab from Doom.
Hunt scores with a nice body kick.
Doom throws a right hand that misses
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Doom connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Doom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Project Doom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doom fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Doom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunt throws a hook but Doom blocks it.
Doom throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doom 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.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Doom throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a low kick, right behind Doom 's knee.
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!
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands with a kick to the temple. Doom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Doom lands the left hand.
Doom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Project Doom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Doom lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Doom's knee but Doom avoids it well.
Doom only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
Doom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch combination from Doom misses.
Doom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Doom throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Doom throws a leg kick but Hunt moved away.
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Doom manages to avoid it.
Hunt tries to clinch but Doom is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doom.
Doom digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Doom misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doom checks a leg kick.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Doom misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Doom tries to counter with a clinch but Hunt shakes him off and moves away.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doom throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doom.
Doom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doom tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Doom sprawls well. He's pushed Hunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Doom misses the jab.
Doom throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
A low kick from Doom misses
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Doom avoids nicely.
Doom misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Doom clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Doom uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Doom gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doom.
Doom landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Doom.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Project Doom will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
A left and a right from Doom both land. Nice combination.
Doom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doom needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doom throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Doom.
Doom throws a counter combo.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doom.
Doom ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick
and Doom counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Doom to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doom throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doom throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt defending well as Doom loads up on a big left hand.
Doom works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Doom misses the target.
Doom scores with a body shot.
Doom throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Doom.
Nice body kick from Hunt.
No joy there for Doom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Doom misses with a head kick.
Hunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunt scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doom on the side of the head.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Project Doom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Doom's ribs.
Doom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doom throws a low kick, looking for Hunt's leg but Hunt calmly moves out of range.
Hunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doom misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Doom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doom misses with an uppercut.
Hunt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Doom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Doom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Doom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a good, hard body kick but Doom shrugs it off.
Doom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Doom throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt darts in trying to clinch
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom works over Hunt's head and body with a nice combination.
Doom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Doom gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage.
Doom fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt defending well as Doom loads up on a big left hand.
Doom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Doom scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Doom misses with a low kick.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Doom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doom throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt throws a head kick but Doom moves out of range.
Doom throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doom misses with a low kick.
Doom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Doom's head back.
Doom misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Doom misses the target.
Doom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doom's head.
Doom tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt misses with the body kick
and Doom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Doom misses its intended target.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Doom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doom.
Doom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doom scores with a three punch combo!
Hunt throws a jab when Doom was well out of range.
Doom throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunt delivers a nice body kick.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt defending well as Doom loads up on a big left hand.
Doom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Doom tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Doom.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Doom moves out of range of the body kick.
Doom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt scores with a hook.
Doom throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doom at a distance.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doom. Doom obviously looking to wear him down.
Doom lands a nice shot that snaps Hunt's head back.
Doom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doom's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt won't allow Doom to get back to his feet.
Doom has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hunt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Danga de danga de dang - Doom scores with a four punch combination!
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Doom thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Doom does it's job there.
Doom lands a jab to the head.
Hunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Doom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doom throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doom with a jab.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Doom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
A little jabbing left from Doom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Doom.
It appears Hunt was looking to counter with a kick there.
A slow jab from Doom misses its intended target.
Doom swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Doom's head.
Doom scores with a nice strike.
Doom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Doom scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Doom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Good shot there by Doom.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Doom tries to clinch up.
Doom throws a series of strikes that have Hunt backpedaling.
Doom ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt clinches up with Doom and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doom.
Doom pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paul Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hunt gets through Doom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Doom scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Doom throws a head punch that misses.
Doom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doom is defending well.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doom tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Doom manages to break the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunt.
Doom throws Hunt to one side and escapes!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doom lands a body shot.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Project Doom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doom 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Doom!
Project Doom bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Lang (ranked 74 p4p, 10 weight class) and Gum Shoe (ranked 229 p4p, 32 weight class). Lang comes to the cage accompanied by Granite Breaker. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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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
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gum Shoe!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Lang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shoe walks into a stiff left hand from Lang.
Lang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lang checks the leg kick.
Lang cracks Shoe with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang lands with an uppercut that bounces Shoe off the cage and back into range.
Shoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lang if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by Shoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shoe.
Lang tests Shoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang lands with a nice combination. Shoe backs away looking to recover.
Shoe staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang with a hook.
Lang throws a right hand that Shoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Shoe also avoids with ease.
Lang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Shoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shoe backs up against the cage.
Shoe throws a right and a left that Lang avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lang takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Shoe is looking to score with low kicks.
We've been told by Lang's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lang misses with a hook.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Lang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoe takes one to the chin there.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Shoe throws out a counter right but Lang avoids it with no problem.
Lang misses with a jab to the body
enabling Shoe to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Lang misses.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoe is just out of range.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. Lang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shoe throws a wild body kick that Lang sees coming a mile off.
Lang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shoe circles away quickly and effectively.
Shoe moves away from the strike by Lang.
Lang with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Lang.
A little jabbing left from Shoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shoe lands a leg kick that knocks Lang off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoe delivers a nice body kick.
Shoe slips under a jab from Lang.
Shoe thuds his shin into the meat of Lang's side.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Lang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shoe has time to react.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Shoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick.
Lang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice defenses there by Shoe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shoe.
Lang swinging wildly here.
Lang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Lang.
Lang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoe on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Shoe.
Lang throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shoe.
Lang cracks Shoe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shoe.
Shoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Lang connects with a single shot there.
Lang scores with a nice head shot.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lang 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.
Lang connects with a jab.
Shoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lang throws a big counter combination but Shoe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shoe's head backwards.
Shoe looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Lang.
Shoe misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.
Lang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lang throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang connects with a body shot that sends Shoe's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shoe slips under a jab.
Shoe slips a straight right by Lang.
Shoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shoe lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shoe.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Shoe's shoulder, as Shoe tries to avoid the shot.
Shoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lang lands a lovely overhand right.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Shoe's shoulder, as Shoe tries to avoid the shot.
Lang walks into a left hand.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang throwing a counter right hand but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Lang throws a good cross that connects.
Shoe misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Lang finds it's target.
Lang 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.
Lang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Lang misses.
Shoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang works the jab nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shoe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lang has got the better of the exchanges.
Lang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shoe in his tracks.
Lang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shoe thumps Lang with a low kick.
Lang blocks a head kick by Shoe.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoe can do to turn this around?
Lang tries to bum rush Shoe with a series of wild strikes but Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shoe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A clash of legs there as Lang blocks the low kick.
It looked like Lang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shoe.
Jab by Lang.
Lang scores with a jab.
Lang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A big right from Lang misses.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Shoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoe lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body.
Lang connects with a right hand. Shoe shakes it off.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang misses the jab.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Shoe saw that one coming.
Shoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. Shoe moves away and avoids it.
Shoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shoe, right into the meat.
Shoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
David Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Shoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoe.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Lang with a hook.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Lang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Lang misses.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoe.
Shoe feints and then cracks Lang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lang down.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Lang digs a good body shot into Shoe's ribs.
Shoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lang's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Lang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoe is just out of range.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang scores with a body shot.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Lang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shoe drives through and clinches with Lang against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Lang lands with a light punch inside.
Shoe is trying to stall.
Shoe working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Shoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shoe tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
Shoe looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Shoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lang lands an uppercut.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang blocks a body shot from Shoe.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Shoe breaks from the clinch.
Lang's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Shoe lunges at Lang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lang's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe misses the jab.
Shoe 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lang, as that shot connected.
Lang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lang will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lang moves out of range of the leg kick from Shoe.
Lang cracks Shoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Shoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Lang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shoe throws a head kick but Lang moves out of range.
Lang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lang checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lang, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Shoe's shoulder, as Shoe tries to avoid the shot.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Shoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Shoe saw that one coming.
And Shoe responds with a good body kick, but Lang manages to step out the way in time.
Shoe scores with a kick to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Shoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lang.
Lang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shoe walks into a left hand.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Lang got wobbled bad by a big combination! Shoe presses forward with punches and knees until Lang stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Lang closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gum Shoe!
Gum Shoe is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gum Shoe thanked ON TAP 160Q Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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