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MMAHelsinki - 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John C Reilly (ranked 23543 p4p, 679 weight class) and Patty O Reilly (ranked 23607 p4p, 673 weight class). Reilly comes to the cage accompanied by John C. Reilly Funniest Moments. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John C Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Reilly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
O Reilly looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.
O Reilly closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reilly's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Reilly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O Reilly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reilly trying to control the position here.
Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reilly has his hands on O Reilly's head, controlling the position.
Reilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Reilly is one step ahead there.
Reilly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for O Reilly on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
O Reilly has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Can Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Reilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Reilly is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reilly holds on and takes a little breather.
Reilly's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
O Reilly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reilly's guard.
Reilly wants to get back to full guard.
Reilly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet Reilly, not yet.
Reilly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reilly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Reilly manages to get himself to full guard.
O Reilly is looking for a triangle but Reilly pushes his legs off easily.
O Reilly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reilly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reilly won't allow O Reilly to sweep him here.
O Reilly looking for a guillotine here but Reilly defends easily.
Reilly slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Reilly keeps working.
O Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reilly trying to control the action but O Reilly is working from the bottom.
O Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
O Reilly is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly trying to mount his opponent but O Reilly defends it.
Reilly trying to control the action but O Reilly is working from the bottom.
O Reilly tries to get to full guard but Reilly has control of the leg.
Reilly stalling.
O Reilly gets back to full guard.
O Reilly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Reilly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reilly controls the pace.
O Reilly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reilly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
O Reilly looking for a guillotine here but Reilly defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet O Reilly, not yet.
Reilly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
O Reilly is not content to let Reilly control the position.
O Reilly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reilly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Reilly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
O Reilly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reilly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reilly's back!
Reilly tries to escape the position.
Reilly breaks O Reilly's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Reilly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reilly is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
O Reilly wants to sweep here but Reilly controlling him for the moment.
O Reilly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reilly defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patty O Reilly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
O Reilly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
O Reilly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like John C Reilly has been cut.
O Reilly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reilly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O Reilly goes for a double leg but Reilly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reilly continues to drive forward.
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Reilly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reilly misses with a hook
and O Reilly counters with a single leg into guard. Reilly didn't expect that.
Reilly looking to control.
Reilly seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
O Reilly throwing strikes but missing.
Reilly controlling O Reilly's posture.
O Reilly preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Reilly throwing strikes but missing.
O Reilly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Reilly trying to control the position.
O Reilly with a nice head shot there.
Reilly is pulling down on O Reilly's head to control his posture.
Reilly wants to sweep here but O Reilly controlling him for the moment.
Reilly pulls O Reilly in close to prevent any damage.
Reilly is trying to keep O Reilly in close.
O Reilly is fighting to break Reilly's control of his arms but Reilly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
O Reilly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but O Reilly is proving a slippery customer.
O Reilly throwing strikes from guard but Reilly blocks nicely.
Patty O Reilly has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Reilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reilly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
O Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reilly is adopting a defensive guard.
O Reilly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reilly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Reilly.
Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reilly wants to sweep here but O Reilly controlling him for the moment.
Reilly trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly content to stall in guard here.
O Reilly stands up over Reilly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
O Reilly is fighting to break Reilly's control of his arms but Reilly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reilly is trying to keep O Reilly in close.
O Reilly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reilly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reilly tries to get out of the position.
O Reilly scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reilly wants to improve his position but instead O Reilly has moved into half guard.
Reilly is defending against the submission attempts here by O Reilly.
Reilly trying to control here.
O Reilly trying to control the action but Reilly is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly trying to control from the bottom.
O Reilly winds up and cracks Reilly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reilly taking some punishment here, with O Reilly in his half guard.
Reilly is looking to improve his position.
Reilly is not content to let O Reilly control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Reilly seems to be looking for submissions.
Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
Reilly wants to control but O Reilly is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Reilly working the head and body with strikes.
Reilly wants to control but O Reilly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patty O Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John C Reilly's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Reilly thows a leg kick but O Reilly checks it
and O Reilly counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reilly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Reilly is working away from the top position though.
O Reilly lands strikes from half guard.
Reilly keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. O Reilly lands a nice short elbow.
O Reilly wants to control but Reilly is keeping him busy.
O Reilly landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reilly trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly is concentrating on defense, preventing O Reilly from advancing position.
O Reilly is nestled in close to Reilly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
O Reilly working Reilly over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. O Reilly lands a nice short elbow.
Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as O Reilly sits in half guard.
O Reilly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Reilly lands strikes from half guard.
O Reilly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reilly is looking for a sweep. O Reilly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Reilly controlling the action here.
Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
O Reilly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reilly is trying to control but can't.
Reilly tries to get to full guard but O Reilly has control of the leg.
O Reilly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reilly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Reilly tries to roll over but O Reilly keeps him under control.
O Reilly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
O Reilly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
John C Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reilly sees it coming and defends easily.
O Reilly working the head and body with strikes.
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Reilly landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Reilly seems to be working for a kimura but Reilly defends the submission attempt.
O Reilly is keen to just control but Reilly is a slippery customer.
O Reilly is thwarting Reilly's attempts to control the position.
Reilly tries to get to full guard but O Reilly has control of the leg.
O Reilly working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly trying to hold on to O Reilly's head to control him but O Reilly postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reilly gets full guard.
O Reilly throwing strikes but missing.
Reilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Reilly is one step ahead there.
O Reilly trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
O Reilly with a flurry of punches that miss.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly throws a big elbow that misses.
Reilly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
O Reilly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
O Reilly throws a big elbow that misses.
Reilly wants to control but O Reilly passes easily into half guard.
Reilly is pressing down on O Reilly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
O Reilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Reilly content to stall in guard here.
O Reilly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reilly has his hands on O Reilly's head, controlling the position.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reilly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patty O Reilly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Reilly 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patty O Reilly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urho Mannerheim (ranked 8055 p4p, 519 weight class) and Aapo Glad (ranked 2893 p4p, 289 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urho Mannerheim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aapo Glad!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Glad does no damage.
Glad misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Mannerheim. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mannerheim.
Mannerheim lunges at Glad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Glad's hand.
Mannerheim misses with a straight left.
Glad lands a jab to Mannerheim's midsection.
Mannerheim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glad throws the kick towards the body but Mannerheim avoids it.
Mannerheim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Glad throws a jab when Mannerheim was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mannerheim misses the target.
Glad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mannerheim throws a jab but it's blocked by Glad.
Mannerheim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mannerheim lands with an uppercut that bounces Glad off the cage and back into range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mannerheim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mannerheim checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Glad catches Mannerheim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Glad throws a sloppy head kick and Mannerheim moves out of range easily.
Glad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannerheim 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.
Mannerheim moves out of range as Glad throws a body kick.
Mannerheim throws a head kick that misses.
Glad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Glad stuns Mannerheim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mannerheim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mannerheim. Glad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mannerheim dips to his left and cracks Glad with an uppercut!
Glad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mannerheim is looking for a counter combo.
Mannerheim thuds his right hand into Glad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Glad scores with a push kick.
Glad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mannerheim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Glad. Glad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mannerheim slips a jab and a cross from Glad.
Good leg kick by Glad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mannerheim throws a right and a left that Glad avoids nicely.
Glad misses the body punch
and Mannerheim counters with a body kick that stops Glad in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannerheim scores with a body shot.
Glad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glad is looking to score with low kicks.
Glad 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Mannerheim. That snapped Glad's head back.
Mannerheim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glad manages to avoid it.
Mannerheim throws a left and a right that both miss
and Glad counters with a nice uppercut.
Glad throws the left hand but Mannerheim avoids the punch easily.
Glad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mannerheim.
Glad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mannerheim is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mannerheim.
Mannerheim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mannerheim lunges at Glad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Glad's hand.
A big right from Mannerheim misses.
Mannerheim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glad misses with a series of wild punches.
Glad is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mannerheim rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannerheim misses with a hook. Glad ducked under it nicely.
Mannerheim slips under a jab from Glad.
Glad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mannerheim lands a body shot.
Mannerheim scores with a jab.
Glad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mannerheim seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Glad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mannerheim manages to avoid it.
Glad tries to land a body kick
and Mannerheim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glad throws a body punch but Mannerheim moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Mannerheim misses its target.
Mannerheim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Glad. Glad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glad. Mannerheim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glad looks to land a combination but Mannerheim avoids it well.
Mannerheim seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mannerheim misses with a body punch
and Glad counters with a good, hard body kick but Mannerheim shrugs it off.
Mannerheim throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A combination from Glad does no damage.
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!
Mannerheim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mannerheim misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glad throws a body shot but no joy.
Mannerheim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mannerheim was well out of range. Poor timing from Glad.
Glad looks to throw the jab but Mannerheim is out of range.
Mannerheim misses with a kick to the body.
Glad misses with a right hand
and Mannerheim counters with a straight right hand.
Mannerheim stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mannerheim connects with a leg kick. Glad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Glad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mannerheim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mannerheim connects with a solid leg kick.
Mannerheim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Glad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mannerheim connects with a leg kick. Glad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glad takes one to the chin there.
Mannerheim connects with a body shot.
Mannerheim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mannerheim throws a hook but Glad blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Mannerheim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mannerheim connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Glad.
Mannerheim cracks Glad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Urho Mannerheim is winning the standup battle so far.
Glad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Glad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mannerheim. Glad shrugs it off though.
Glad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Glad fails to land with a series of punches.
Mannerheim lands a slapping body shot.
Glad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mannerheim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glad can do to turn this around?
Mannerheim blocks a jab.
Glad takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Mannerheim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mannerheim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mannerheim.
Glad needs to keep his hands up - Mannerheim had a free shot at his head there.
Glad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mannerheim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Glad might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mannerheim has got the better of the exchanges.
Mannerheim moves out of range of the strikes.
Mannerheim lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glad swings widly with a right hand
and Mannerheim counters with a left and a right that stings Glad.
Mannerheim looks to throw a body kick
and Glad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glad throws a jab when Mannerheim was well out of range.
Mannerheim lands with a kick to the temple. Glad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mannerheim cracks Glad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot by Mannerheim.
Glad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mannerheim throws a jab but it's blocked by Glad.
A little jabbing left from Glad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glad throws a lazy body kick
and Mannerheim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glad defending well as Mannerheim loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mannerheim moves out of range of the leg kick from Glad.
Mannerheim throws a big counter combination but Glad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mannerheim throws a series of punches but Glad moves out of range.
Mannerheim feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Glad's calf.
Glad throws a lazy right hand but Mannerheim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mannerheim avoids the body shot from Glad.
Nice defenses there by Glad.
Glad let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from Glad misses
and Mannerheim counters with a left and a right that stings Glad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannerheim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glad.
Glad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mannerheim throws a leg kick which misses Glad's front leg but catches the back leg as Glad tries to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Glad in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head kick from Mannerheim lands but Glad takes it in his stride.
Mannerheim misses with a hook. Glad ducked under it nicely.
Mannerheim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glad misses the shot to the body.
Mannerheim punishes Glad's body with a nice straight punch.
Glad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Glad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mannerheim can pounce on him.
Glad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A right-left combo lands from Mannerheim.
Glad throws a half hearted mid kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mannerheim here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mannerheim throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Glad on the side of the head.
Glad scores with a head kick. Mannerheim tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glad misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Mannerheim coming out on top.
Glad throws a leg kick but Mannerheim sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mannerheim moves out of range of the strikes.
Mannerheim catches Glad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Glad. Mannerheim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mannerheim throws out a loose jab but Glad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Glad misses its intended target.
Glad misses with a body kick.
It looked like Mannerheim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mannerheim throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Glad.
Mannerheim misses with a double jab.
Glad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Glad misses with a head kick.
Mannerheim throws a body punch but Glad moves out of range.
Glad thuds his right hand into Mannerheim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glad misses with a hook. Mannerheim ducked under it nicely.
Glad throws a combination that misses
and Mannerheim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glad drops his hands momentarily and Mannerheim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mannerheim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mannerheim counters with a good low kick that Glad was not able to check.
Mannerheim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Glad momentarily.
Glad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glad misses the shot to the body.
Mannerheim connects with a nice looking jab.
Glad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Glad looks to land a left hand but Mannerheim moved out of range nicely.
Mannerheim throws a nice looking combination but Glad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mannerheim steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Glad. That one must have hurt.
Glad throws the left hand but Mannerheim avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glad.
Glad throws an off balance right hand
and Mannerheim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glad throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Glad backs away, Mannerheim returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Mannerheim dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mannerheim catches Glad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Glad wants to clinch.
Good leg kick by Glad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Glad walks into a left hand.
Donk. Mannerheim catches Glad right on the button with a cross.
Mannerheim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Glad moves out of range of the body kick from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim pushes Glad away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glad wants to clinch.
Mannerheim throws a body shot but no joy.
Mannerheim pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Glad back to the cage. Mannerheim follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mannerheim.
Mannerheim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mannerheim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glad.
Glad throws a jab but it's blocked by Mannerheim.
Mannerheim is looking for a counter combo.
Mannerheim checks a leg kick.
Mannerheim keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice combination there by Mannerheim.
Sloppy strikes from Glad. Those never looked like landing.
Mannerheim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mannerheim throws a nice head kick!
Mannerheim scores with a head kick. Glad tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Glad misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mannerheim moves out of range as Glad strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Glad.
Mannerheim dodges the punch combination from Glad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannerheim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mannerheim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mannerheim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Glad misses with a body shot
and Mannerheim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Glad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Glad throws a hook to the side of Mannerheim's head but Mannerheim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Mannerheim there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Glad throws a leg kick
and Mannerheim makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mannerheim lands with an overhand left.
A combination from Glad does no damage.
Mannerheim looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Glad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Glad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Glad takes a swing at Mannerheim's ribcage but misses.
Glad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Glad backs away, Mannerheim returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mannerheim connects with a solid leg kick.
Mannerheim connects with a single shot there.
Mannerheim sizes up Glad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Glad tries to land a front kick but Mannerheim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mannerheim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Glad misses with a lunging right hand
and Mannerheim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mannerheim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glad throws a hook but Mannerheim blocks it.
Mannerheim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Glad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glad misses with a body shot
and Mannerheim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mannerheim throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glad takes one to the side of the head.
Urho Mannerheim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glad throws a head kick but Mannerheim moves out of range.
Mannerheim went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Glad throws a body kick that misses.
Glad lands a right hook to the body.
Glad tries to land a front kick but Mannerheim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mannerheim was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mannerheim defending well as Glad loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mannerheim.
Glad throws a front kick aimed at Mannerheim's knee but Mannerheim avoids it well.
A lazy left from Mannerheim finds it's target.
Mannerheim avoids the body shot from Glad.
A punch lands to the side of Glad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Glad misses
and Mannerheim counters with an inside leg kick.
Mannerheim cracks Glad with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mannerheim works Glad's body with a nice hook.
Glad looks to throw the jab but Mannerheim is out of range.
Mannerheim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glad.
Mannerheim is looking to counter with head kicks.
Aapo Glad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mannerheim lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urho Mannerheim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mannerheim has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urho Mannerheim!
Urho Mannerheim thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Voroshilov (ranked 3404 p4p, 446 weight class) and Antero Vuori (ranked 4245 p4p, 500 weight class). Sergey Voroshilov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antero Vuori's chin.
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Voroshilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Vuori!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vuori loads up on a big right hand but Voroshilov slips the punch.
Voroshilov lands a high kick!
Voroshilov connects with a solid leg kick.
Vuori throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Vuori misses.
Vuori throws a sloppy body shot
and Voroshilov counters with an inside leg kick.
Vuori takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vuori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Voroshilov.
Vuori shoots in looking for a takedown. Voroshilov tries to sprawl out of it but Vuori keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Voroshilov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Voroshilov does it's job there.
Voroshilov lands a head kick. Vuori smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vuori is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vuori will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Voroshilov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vuori is still on wobbly legs! Can Voroshilov finish him?
Voroshilov staying out of range there.
Voroshilov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Voroshilov connects with a body shot that sends Vuori's belly button to the back.
Voroshilov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vuori will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Voroshilov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sergey Voroshilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Vuori.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Voroshilov. Vuori shrugs it off though.
Vuori looks winded!
Voroshilov lands a nice hook to Vuori's body. Vuori takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vuori seems to have recovered his senses.
Vuori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Voroshilov moves out of range of the body kick.
Vuori 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.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Voroshilov! Vuori is out on his feet! Voroshilov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Vuori is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Vuori is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Voroshilov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zyd Xydddddddddd (ranked 4847 p4p, 552 weight class) and Dierk Ueli (ranked 5754 p4p, 594 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Zyd Xydddddddddd has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Zyd Xydddddddddd seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zyd Xydddddddddd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dierk Ueli!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xydddddddddd scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Dierk Ueli has been cut.
Xydddddddddd gets caught flat footed, as Ueli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ueli stops Xydddddddddd from standing up.
Ueli connects with a couple of short punches.
Ueli distracts Xydddddddddd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ueli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Xydddddddddd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xydddddddddd tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Ueli has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ueli cracks Xydddddddddd with a solid left hand.
Ueli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ueli prevents Xydddddddddd from getting back to his feet.
Ueli is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ueli postures up and lands a big shot to Xydddddddddd's brow.
Ueli stays in close to Xydddddddddd's body and controls the position.
Ueli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xydddddddddd's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueli working the head and body with strikes.
Xydddddddddd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ueli pulls his head out easily.
Ueli lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ueli is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Xydddddddddd is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dierk Ueli!
Dierk Ueli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yash Pavle (ranked 2041 p4p, 106 weight class) and Littel The (ranked 6596 p4p, 236 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yash Pavle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Littel The!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from The.
Pavle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pavle dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The looks to move to half guard but instead Pavle has passed into mount! Damn!
Pavle wants to take The's back here but The is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pavle throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! The has his hands clasped together but Pavle breaks the hold and The is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Pavle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yash Pavle!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yeu Fei (ranked 2056 p4p, 107 weight class) and Dan Daly (ranked 2385 p4p, 128 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yeu Fei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Daly!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daly checks it well.
Fei ducks under a wild hook from Daly.
Nice shot by Daly.
Daly misses with the combination.
Daly throws the left hand but Fei avoids the punch easily.
Fei seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Daly throws a good cross that connects.
Daly throws a lazy uppercut
and Fei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fei staying out of range there.
Daly 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.
Fei takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Fei tenderised Daly's leg. Daly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daly misses with a hook. Fei ducked under it nicely.
It appears Fei was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fei throws a front kick aimed at Daly's knee but Daly avoids it well.
Fei blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daly moves out of range of the body kick.
Daly misses with a straight right.
Daly blocks a head kick by Fei.
Daly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fei on the side of the head.
Dan Daly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fei.
A cross from Daly lands.
Fei is rocked!
Fei misses with a straight left.
A jab from Daly misses.
Daly looks to throw the jab but Fei is out of range.
Daly misses with a hook.
Fei lands with a kick to the temple. Daly shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Daly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fei.
Daly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fei counters with a straight right hand.
Daly is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Fei lands a beautiful left hook that drops Daly. Daly tries to recover but Fei is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Daly lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yeu Fei!
An out of breath Yeu Fei thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Unbreakable (ranked 1588 p4p, 197 weight class) and JJ Woods (ranked 1113 p4p, 139 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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165 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Jong Unbreakable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ Woods!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods is looking to clinch but Unbreakable is avoiding it.
Woods takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Woods throws a head kick but Unbreakable moves out of range.
Woods tries to land a front kick but Unbreakable steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Woods.
Woods is looking to clinch but Unbreakable is avoiding it.
Unbreakable attempts a counter takedown but Woods avoids it well and moves away.
Woods throws a hook but Unbreakable blocks it.
Unbreakable throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Woods's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Unbreakable dives in looking to finish as Woods flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Unbreakable's strikes! Unbreakable is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Woods's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Woods was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong Unbreakable!
After winning the bout, Kim Jong Unbreakable thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 2637 p4p, 375 weight class) and George Granger (ranked 1586 p4p, 245 weight class). George Granger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Erberth Santos's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erberth Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Granger!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Erberth Santos has been cut.
A jab from Granger does it's job there.
Granger cracks a nice hook into Santos's ribs.
Granger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santos's hands.
Granger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Granger.
Granger scores with a hook.
Santos is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos loses concentration momentarily and Granger pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Santos crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Granger finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Granger!
George Granger gave a mention to Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Calixto Cardona (ranked 1626 p4p, 167 weight class) and Laxa Tiv (ranked 893 p4p, 97 weight class). Calixto Cardona is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calixto Cardona!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Laxa Tiv!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardona lands a slapping body shot.
Tiv avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Cardona digs a good hook to Tiv's body.
We've been told by Cardona's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tiv moves out of range of the body kick.
Tiv closes the distance and clinches up with Cardona, looking for a takedown. Tiv pushes Cardona against the cage but Cardona circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tiv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cardona pinned against the cage. Cardona gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cardona lands with a slapping head kick.
Tiv jabs Cardona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cardona. Tiv shrugs it off though.
Tiv doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cardona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laxa Tiv.
Cardona cracks Tiv with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona scores with a nice head shot.
Tiv is rocked!
Tiv misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It appears Cardona was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tiv is still on wobbly legs! Can Cardona finish him?
Tiv with a poor takedown
and Cardona counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Calixto Cardona thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Disco Kid (ranked 761 p4p, 81 weight class) and Seamus MacNamara (ranked 1021 p4p, 51 weight class). MacNamara has chosen The Ramones - I Wanna Live as his entrance music. Disco Kid has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Disco Kid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus MacNamara!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacNamara.
Seamus MacNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacNamara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kid looks to land a left hand but MacNamara moved out of range nicely.
MacNamara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kid doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from MacNamara misses
and Kid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kid preventing the sweep.
MacNamara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
MacNamara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacNamara is continuing to stall.
MacNamara wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacNamara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kid wants to get back to full guard.
MacNamara is taking a breather. Kid says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kid is refusing to be controlled, as MacNamara sits in half guard.
MacNamara wants to stand up but Kid is controlling the position.
MacNamara prevents Kid from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MacNamara working the head and body with strikes.
MacNamara is keen to just control but Kid is a slippery customer.
MacNamara stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kid to get to his feet.
Kid ducks under a wild hook from MacNamara.
Kid attempts a counter takedown but MacNamara avoids it well and moves away.
Kid throws a hook to the side of MacNamara's head but MacNamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by MacNamara misses
and Kid counters with a stiff right hand.
Kid avoids the head kick by MacNamara.
MacNamara throws a body punch but Kid moves out of range.
MacNamara throws a body shot but no joy.
Kid staying out of range there.
Kid half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kid avoids the head kick by MacNamara.
MacNamara lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from MacNamara misses.
Kid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
MacNamara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kid.
Kid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kid throwing a counter right hand but MacNamara manages to avoid it.
MacNamara misses with a wild body shot.
MacNamara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacNamara. MacNamara obviously looking to wear him down.
Kid throws a shot from downtown. MacNamara moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacNamara.
Nice body kick there by MacNamara.
Kid avoids the head kick by MacNamara.
MacNamara misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by MacNamara.
MacNamara steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kid misses with an uppercut.
MacNamara moves away from the strike by Kid.
Nice sprawl there from MacNamara as Kid shoots in.
Kid shoots for a double leg takedown but MacNamara sprawls well. He's pushed Kid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacNamara looks to land a left hand but Kid moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kid.
MacNamara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacNamara lands with a nice body kick.
Kid gets a double leg takedown into MacNamara's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacNamara takes a swing at Kid's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacNamara.
MacNamara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
MacNamara tries a head kick but it misses.
MacNamara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacNamara slips a straight right by Kid.
Kid looks to land a right hand but MacNamara moved out of range.
MacNamara 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacNamara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
Seamus MacNamara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
Kid with a poor takedown
enabling MacNamara to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacNamara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kid's calf.
MacNamara throws a good cross that connects.
Kid throws a combination that misses
and MacNamara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kid fails with a takedown attempt.
Kid is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
MacNamara misses with a body kick.
Kid has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by MacNamara.
MacNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacNamara fails to land with a series of punches.
Kid shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Disco Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara looks to land a left hand but Kid moved out of range nicely.
MacNamara tries a head kick but it misses.
Kid tries to counter with a takedown but MacNamara is quick to defend against it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
MacNamara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kid throws an overhand right that lands on MacNamara's shoulder, as MacNamara tries to avoid the shot.
Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
MacNamara takes a swing at Kid's ribcage but misses.
Kid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacNamara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid moves out of range as MacNamara throws a body kick.
Kid half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacNamara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kid throws out the jab.
MacNamara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kid rather than just go for the knockout.
A slapping body kick lands there for MacNamara.
Kid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from MacNamara misses.
MacNamara digs a good body shot into Kid's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from MacNamara.
MacNamara ducks under a wild hook from Kid.
MacNamara cracks Kid with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kid connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara misses with a leg kick.
Kid tries to counter with a takedown but MacNamara is quick to defend against it.
Seamus MacNamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacNamara tries to score with a low kick but Kid moves his leg out of the way.
Kid avoids the body shot from MacNamara.
Kid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacNamara.
Kid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacNamara feints and then cracks Kid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kid down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by MacNamara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
MacNamara swings for the body but Kid moves out of range.
MacNamara explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kid looks to throw the jab but MacNamara is out of range.
MacNamara throws the left hand but Kid avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kid misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacNamara's head.
MacNamara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
MacNamara throws a head kick but Kid moves out of range.
MacNamara moves out of range as Kid strikes.
MacNamara looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacNamara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Kid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacNamara sprawls well. MacNamara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kid gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid tries to move into range but MacNamara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kid throws a lazy right hand but MacNamara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by MacNamara. Beautiful body shot.
MacNamara misses with a head kick.
Kid shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Disco Kid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacNamara wants to stand but Kid is controlling the position.
MacNamara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kid's guard.
Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kid seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacNamara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacNamara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacNamara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid is looking for a triangle but MacNamara pushes his legs off easily.
Kid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacNamara is pushing down on Kid's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kid is fighting to maintain full guard but MacNamara has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacNamara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacNamara's back!
MacNamara has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kid.
MacNamara has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara is covering up but some of the strikes from Kid are getting through and doing damage.
I really don't envy MacNamara right now.
MacNamara defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
MacNamara is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kid lands a shot to the head.
Kid is working the ground and pound. Can MacNamara escape?
MacNamara wants to escape the position.
MacNamara turns into Kid and is now in his guard.
MacNamara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacNamara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacNamara gets to his feet - Kid follows without any prompting.
MacNamara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacNamara looks to land a combination but Kid avoids it well.
MacNamara scores with a spinning back kick!
Kid walks forward, straight into a front kick from MacNamara.
Kid is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacNamara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Disco Kid did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacNamara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick by MacNamara misses
and Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacNamara ducks under a wild hook from Kid.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacNamara! But no joy.
MacNamara lands with a shot to the body.
MacNamara lands with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by MacNamara.
MacNamara follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
MacNamara cracks Kid with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacNamara throws a leg kick
and Kid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for MacNamara.
MacNamara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacNamara looks to land a combination but Kid avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kid moves away.
Kid shoots in and bounces MacNamara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
MacNamara is adopting a defensive guard.
Kid is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacNamara tries to strike from the bottom.
MacNamara working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara wants to stand up but Kid is controlling him.
MacNamara 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.
Kid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacNamara with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Kid can't handle though.
MacNamara tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crunch! MacNamara slams his shin into Kid's torso.
MacNamara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kid walks into a straight right hand from MacNamara.
MacNamara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kid half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
MacNamara misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara ducks right into an uppercut from Kid.
MacNamara throws a body punch but Kid moves out of range.
Kid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacNamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kid.
MacNamara was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
MacNamara scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
MacNamara scores with a kick to the body.
MacNamara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
MacNamara misses the shot to the body.
MacNamara throws a leg kick
and Kid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacNamara keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Kid throwing strikes from guard but MacNamara blocks nicely.
Kid stopping the sweep attempt from MacNamara.
MacNamara is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The adventures of MacNamara the control monster continue. Boring.
Disco Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kid postures up.
MacNamara looking for a sweep. Not yet MacNamara, not yet.
Kid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kid throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Seamus MacNamara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
MacNamara slips a straight right by Kid.
Kid misses with a hook. MacNamara ducked under it nicely.
Kid fails to land the takedown.
Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
MacNamara throws a leg kick but Kid checks it.
Kid half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
MacNamara is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
MacNamara misses with a body shot.
Kid has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacNamara misses with a kick to the body
and Kid counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for MacNamara!
Kid lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kid has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kid scoring with punches from side control.
MacNamara tries to bench press Kid off him but Kid keeps the position.
Kid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacNamara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kid's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kid wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacNamara keeps working.
MacNamara tries to get to full guard but Kid has control of the leg.
MacNamara is positioning himself well to prevent Kid advancing to mount.
Kid is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid is looking for a kimura but MacNamara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kid to get the leverage.
MacNamara is looking to escape.
Kid trying to control from half guard but MacNamara is working away.
MacNamara is trying to control but can't.
MacNamara is looking for a sweep. Kid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Kid connects with a nice short shot to MacNamara's temple.
MacNamara is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
MacNamara tries to get to full guard but Kid has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kid is working away from the top position though.
MacNamara is looking to escape.
MacNamara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacNamara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
MacNamara is not content to let Kid control the position.
Kid passes into side control, despite MacNamara's attempt to control the position.
Kid gets to mount! MacNamara was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
MacNamara regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara trying to control here.
MacNamara is looking for a sweep. Kid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Seamus MacNamara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacNamara is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kid seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacNamara's head.
Kid working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
MacNamara is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kid lands strikes from half guard.
Kid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
MacNamara tries to kick Kid off but Kid keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacNamara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Disco Kid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacNamara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus MacNamara!
Seamus MacNamara is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Seamus MacNamara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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pop
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RATING
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