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ABW 189 Turner - Turnbull PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Long (ranked 20558 p4p, 438 weight class) and Michael Kimura (ranked 4106 p4p, 309 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kimura is pushing down on Long's leg trying to pass to half guard. Long is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Long is trying to stand back up but Kimura is controlling him
Kimura content to control rather than advance.
Long tries to kick Kimura off but Kimura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long doesn't manage to clinch there - Kimura circles away.
Kimura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Long defends it well.
No luck for Long with that takedown attempt.
Kimura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Long looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Long gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kimura to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Long wants to stand up but Kimura is controlling him.
Kimura stands and throws Long's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kimura content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Long is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kimura has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura advances to mount.
Kimura controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Kimura might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Long is trying to escape the mount but Kimura keeps good control and instead manages to take Long's back.
Good control from Kimura.
Kimura is continuing to stall.
That's four 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.
Well, with Kimura on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Long is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Long is trying to get back to his feet but Kimura has full control of the position and if anything, Long has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kimura is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Long has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kimura dominated that 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.
Long fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kimura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Long.
Kimura feints the counter takedown.
Long instigates a clinch.
Long works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Long's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Long closes the distance and clinches.
Long's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandon Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Long moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura tries to pull guard but Long holds him up against the cage and eventually Kimura drops back down to his feet.
Kimura tries to pull guard but Long won't allow it.
Long breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long lands a slapping body shot.
Long with a hook.
Long tries to clinch there but Kimura circles away.
Long lands a leg kick that knocks Kimura off balance momentarily.
Brandon Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long stalks Kimura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kimura's face. Kimura staggers backwards, shaken.
Kimura looks for a takedown but Long sprawls well.
Brandon Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Kimura.
Long tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimura shoots in and bounces Long off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Long is looking to stand back up but Kimura counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Long is trying to stand back up but Kimura is controlling him
Kimura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Long is trying to stand.
Long scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kimura manages to mount him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Michael Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Long tries to buck Kimura off but he can't manage it.
Long somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Kimura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Long throws a big counter combination but Kimura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Kimura as Long shoots in.
Long stuns Kimura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Long swivels and escapes.
Long lands with a cross.
Long tries for a takedown but Kimura circles away easily
and Kimura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Long won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Long wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Long dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Kimura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Long tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Long throws a lazy head kick
and Kimura counters with a single leg into guard. Long didn't expect that.
Long is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Long is retaining full guard.
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long wants to stand but Kimura is controlling the position.
Long is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kimura dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kimura has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kimura controls the position.
Kimura tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kimura is still trying to improve position.
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.
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
Kimura stands up and beckons Long to his feet.
Long closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Long pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Long rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from Long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Long instigates a clinch.
Long is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Long's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kimura shoots in for a double leg but Long sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kimura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Long counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kimura closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Long's guard.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Long wants to stand but Kimura is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Long wants to stand up but Kimura is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Long showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Long 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Long!
A very excited looking Brandon Long made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chosu Viv (ranked 3278 p4p, 266 weight class) and Holt Dennis (ranked 3049 p4p, 251 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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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chosu Viv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holt Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Viv, pushing him back against the cage.
Dennis is pressed up against the cage. Viv has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dennis down to the mat. Dennis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Viv dives in for a single leg takedown but Dennis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Viv keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Viv throwing a counter right hand but Dennis manages to avoid it.
Viv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dennis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennis prevents the takedown attempt.
Dennis prevents Viv from breaking the clinch.
Viv avoiding damage as Dennis throws knees to the body.
Viv tries for a takedown but Dennis manages to get underhooks.
Dennis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dennis lands a nice uppercut.
Viv jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dennis walks away with a smile on his face. Viv gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv has his takedown stuffed
and Dennis counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennis decides to stand back up. Dennis steps back and let's Viv get back to his feet.
No luck for Viv with that takedown attempt.
Viv shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viv darts in looking for a takedown but Dennis gets double underhooks and turns Viv into the cage.
Dennis forces Viv back against the cage and clinches.
Dennis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dennis breaks the clinch.
Viv looking to score a takedown here. Dennis is defending well but Viv drives through and ends up in Dennis's guard.
Viv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dennis wants to stand up but Viv is controlling him.
Dennis is wriggling around but Viv manages to pass to half guard.
Dennis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dennis 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.
Dennis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Viv keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Viv misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dennis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dennis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viv doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dennis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dennis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Viv was covering up waiting for the punch and Dennis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Viv lands some strikes from the bottom.
Dennis gets to his feet - Viv follows without any prompting.
Viv sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Viv tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dennis defends well and Viv ends up having to push Dennis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Viv tries for a takedown but Dennis circles away easily
and Dennis counters with a one-two to the body.
Dennis moves into the clinch.
Viv goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dennis prevents it.
Viv is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dennis is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viv looking for a takedown.
Dennis is pressed up against the cage. Viv has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dennis down to the mat. Dennis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dennis forces Viv back against the cage and clinches.
Dennis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viv tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dennis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Viv somewhat.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but Viv shows good takedown defense.
Viv tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dennis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Viv somewhat.
Dennis darts in and clinches Viv up against the cage.
Viv is trying to push Dennis away but Dennis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Viv has Dennis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dennis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viv has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dennis regains guard immediately.
Viv working some strikes from top position.
Viv trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viv postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dennis wants to stand and escape but Viv is having none of it.
Viv keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dennis's head.
Dennis has momentary wrist control but Viv slips an elbow through the middle.
Viv is working Dennis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viv stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dennis pushes Viv off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dennis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dennis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viv moves away.
Viv fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holt Dennis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Viv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dennis's waist but Dennis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viv off to one side.
Chosu Viv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viv closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dennis circles away.
Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dennis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Viv defends it nicely.
Dennis wants to clinch up but Viv keeps it at a distance.
Dennis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Viv lands with a few short shots to the body.
Dennis stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Viv to get to his feet.
Dennis takes the fight into the clinch.
Dennis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viv.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Viv is defended easily by Dennis.
Viv closes the distance and clinches up with Dennis, looking for a takedown. Viv pushes Dennis against the cage but Dennis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis takes the fight into the clinch.
Dennis breaks the clinch.
Dennis pushes Viv up against the cage in a clinch.
Viv can't get the takedown.
Dennis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dennis defends it nicely.
Dennis has Viv up against the cage in a clinch.
Dennis stalls.
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Dennis shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viv shoots for a double leg takedown but Dennis sprawls well. He's pushed Viv's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dennis shoots in and drives through. Viv sprawls well.
Dennis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Viv circles away.
Dennis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Viv avoids it really well and circles away.
Chosu Viv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dennis clinches up with Viv and pushes him back against the cage.
Dennis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Viv is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viv has his takedown stuffed
and Dennis moves into the clinch.
Viv tries to pull guard but Dennis holds him up against the cage and eventually Viv drops back down to his feet.
Viv jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dennis walks away with a smile on his face. Viv gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Dennis with that takedown attempt.
Viv moves out of range of the body kick.
Dennis throws a front kick that sends Viv stumbling back into the cage.
Dennis rushes Viv and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dennis manages to break the clinch.
Dennis has managed to clinch.
Viv wants a takedown.
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennis.
Viv tries to buck Dennis off but Dennis is having none of it.
Dennis blocks the strikes from Viv.
Viv is looking for a sweep.
Dennis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Viv sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Viv defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dennis.
Dennis instigates a clinch.
Viv tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dennis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viv checks a low kick from Dennis.
Dennis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennis pushes Viv up against the cage in a clinch.
Dennis lands a nice knee to the body.
Dennis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viv shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dennis is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holt Dennis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Viv's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Viv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dennis defends it nicely.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Viv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dennis tries to avoid it but Viv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dennis to the ground. Dennis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dennis clinches up with Viv and pushes him back against the cage.
Viv is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viv on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dennis breaks from the clinch.
Dennis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Viv with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dennis counters with a left and a right that stings Viv.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dennis sprawls well initially but Viv persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Viv throwing shots but Dennis is blocking nicely.
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!
Viv sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dennis defending well though.
Dennis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dennis is refusing to be controlled, as Viv sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viv is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dennis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dennis tries to kick Viv off but Viv keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Viv is working for an americana but Dennis has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Viv was thinking about the submission.
Dennis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dennis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Viv defends it nicely.
Viv closes the distance and clinches up with Dennis, looking for a takedown. Viv pushes Dennis against the cage but Dennis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Viv misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dennis has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis breaks the clinch.
Dennis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Viv has picked Dennis up - he's going for a ride! Viv dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dennis has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Viv is on him like a limpet, forcing Dennis back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viv is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dennis is pressed up against the cage. Viv has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dennis down to the mat. Dennis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dennis gets caught napping as Viv dives in and scores a takedown. Dennis manages to retain guard.
Dennis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Viv is controlling him.
Dennis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Viv is in close to Dennis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Viv drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dennis dives on top into guard.
Viv is working an open guard so Dennis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis rushes Viv and presses him up against the cage.
Dennis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dennis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viv throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viv fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dennis avoids it really well and circles away.
Dennis moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Dennis.
Dennis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dennis blocks an uppercut.
Viv tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dennis.
Holt Dennis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Viv tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dennis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Viv drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dennis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Viv breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Dennis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Dennis.
Dennis slaps away a takedown attempt from Viv, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dennis with the counter takedown but Viv avoids it easily.
Chosu Viv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dennis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viv's waist but Viv gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dennis off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Viv sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Viv darts in looking for a takedown but Dennis gets double underhooks and turns Viv into the cage.
Dennis raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holt Dennis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dennis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Viv throws a right and a left that Dennis avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holt Dennis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dennis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holt Dennis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Plu To Pi Fian (ranked 3047 p4p, 149 weight class) and Braylin Timmon (ranked 1892 p4p, 96 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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132 lbs
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133 lbs
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Plu To Pi Fian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Braylin Timmon!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Timmon moves out of range.
Pi Fian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Timmon throws a series of strikes that have Pi Fian backpedaling.
Timmon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pi Fian cracks a nice hook into Timmon's ribs.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pi Fian throws an off balance right hand
and Timmon counters with a stiff right hand.
Pi Fian looks for the body kick but Timmon saw that one coming.
Timmon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Timmon lands a nice shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Pi Fian scores with a four punch combination!
Timmon misses with a body shot.
Pi Fian lands a nice shot that snaps Timmon's head back.
Pi Fian looks to land a right hand but Timmon moved out of range.
Timmon's coach down at mickeyharts the greatest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Timmon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pi Fian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Timmon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pi Fian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pi Fian misses with a straight right.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Timmon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmon blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Timmon moves out of range of the strikes.
Timmon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good exchange - Timmon coming out on top.
Pi Fian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pi Fian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pi Fian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Timmon misses.
A lazy body kick from Pi Fian
enabling Timmon to counter with a crisp jab.
Timmon lands a really nice looking cross but Pi Fian seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pi Fian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Timmon! But no joy.
Timmon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pi Fian.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pi Fian - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmon loads up on a big right hand but Pi Fian slips the punch.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Timmon misses the target.
Pi Fian lands an overhand right.
Timmon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pi Fian.
Nice jab there from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that Timmon avoids nicely.
Timmon lands with a shot to the body.
Timmon lands a nice shot that snaps Pi Fian's head back.
Pi Fian falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Timmon to counter with a crisp jab.
Timmon forces Pi Fian back against the cage and clinches.
Pi Fian landing knees to the body.
Timmon prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pi Fian misses with the head strike.
Timmon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pi Fian can't find room to land a body shot as Timmon controls the action.
Timmon looking to stall.
Pi Fian letting Timmon take a breather here.
Pi Fian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timmon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Timmon stalling the fight.
Timmon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Braylin Timmon.
Timmon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pi Fian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and Timmon moves out of range easily.
Timmon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pi Fian lands a head kick. Timmon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pi Fian circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmon forces Pi Fian back against the cage and clinches.
Pi Fian missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Timmon.
Pi Fian lands a knee to the body.
Timmon prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
Timmon lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
Timmon taking a breather.
Timmon wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timmon prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi Fian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timmon avoids it.
Timmon is looking to control Pi Fian's arms but Pi Fian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Timmon has his back to the cage.
Timmon prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
A short body shot lands from Pi Fian as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plu To Pi Fian dominated that round.
That's time! Pi Fian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pi Fian. Timmon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plu To Pi Fian is winning the standup battle so far.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pi Fian sets himself, and Timmon steps forward looking for the clinch! Pi Fian avoids it this time.
Pi Fian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Timmon moves into range and clinches up with Pi Fian.
Timmon blocking some punches.
A short right from Timmon on the inside.
Timmon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pi Fian misses with some punches.
Timmon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
Braylin Timmon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Timmon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
Timmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Timmon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Timmon lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pi Fian letting Timmon take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Timmon.
A short right from Timmon.
Timmon trying to stall but Pi Fian improves his position.
Timmon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Timmon avoids the elbow strike from Pi Fian, against the cage.
Timmon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Timmon misses with some punches.
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Timmon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pi Fian up against the cage.
Timmon prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
Stalling in the clinch from Timmon.
Pi Fian scores with a shot to the side of Timmon's head.
Timmon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws an elbow but it misses.
Pi Fian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmon.
Pi Fian tries a body shot but Timmon blocks it.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
Pi Fian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timmon is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmon looking to slow down the pace here.
Pi Fian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian scores with a hook to the body.
Pi Fian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Timmon looking to slow down the pace here.
Timmon blocks an elbow strike.
Timmon scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Timmon.
A short body shot lands from Pi Fian as the two fighters clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Timmon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timmon.
Timmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pi Fian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
Pi Fian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timmon is defending well for now.
Pi Fian throws a punch but it's blocked by Timmon.
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timmon avoids it.
Pi Fian misses with a punch on the inside.
Timmon tries to stall but Pi Fian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pi Fian lands a left hand.
Timmon lands a left hand.
Pi Fian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pi Fian lands an elbow inside.
Pi Fian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pi Fian blocks an uppercut.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
Pi Fian lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmon works on Pi Fian's body with a couple of short punches.
Pi Fian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timmon is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pi Fian being controlled against the cage.
Timmon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pi Fian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timmon.
Timmon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
Pi Fian working aggressively here.
Timmon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pi Fian up against the cage.
Timmon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pi Fian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Timmon tries a body shot but Pi Fian blocks it.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
Timmon managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Good body shot from Timmon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Braylin Timmon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Timmon scores with a jab to the head.
Timmon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Timmon takes a swing at Pi Fian's ribcage but misses.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plu To Pi Fian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pi Fian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Timmon connects with a single shot there.
Pi Fian throws an off balance right hand
and Timmon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Timmon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pi Fian doesn't seem bothered though.
Pi Fian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pi Fian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Timmon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pi Fian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pi Fian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Timmon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pi Fian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pi Fian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pi Fian misses with a wild body shot.
Timmon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Timmon pushes Pi Fian up against the cage in a clinch.
Timmon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Timmon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmon blocks an elbow strike.
Pi Fian crunches a lovely knee into Timmon's ribcage.
Pi Fian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pi Fian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
Timmon slows down the pace here.
Timmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian tries a body shot but Timmon blocks it.
Pi Fian tries to land knees in the clinch but Timmon avoids the damage to the body.
Pi Fian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Pi Fian avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
Pi Fian misses with a knee strike.
Timmon pushes Pi Fian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pi Fian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Timmon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmon managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a punch but it's blocked by Timmon.
Timmon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Timmon pushes Pi Fian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Timmon is looking to control Pi Fian's arms but Pi Fian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Timmon has his back to the cage.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Timmon.
Timmon controlling the action here for a moment.
Timmon blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Timmon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmon.
Pi Fian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Pi Fian avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
Timmon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pi Fian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Timmon.
Pi Fian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmon lands a right hand.
Pi Fian tries a body shot but Timmon blocks it.
Timmon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pi Fian blocking some punches.
Pi Fian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pi Fian misses with an elbow strike.
Timmon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pi Fian lands a shot to the body.
Timmon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pi Fian's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Timmon.
Pi Fian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Timmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Pi Fian controls his hands.
Pi Fian swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pi Fian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmon blocks a body shot from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with a punch on the inside.
Pi Fian lands a hook that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
Timmon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pi Fian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timmon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Timmon prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
Timmon lands a right hand.
Pi Fian misses with a punch on the inside.
Pi Fian misses with some punches.
Timmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Braylin Timmon.
I think Timmon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Plu To Pi Fian!
An out of breath and clearly excited Plu To Pi Fian thanked Vikai Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juu Dyon (ranked 1777 p4p, 212 weight class) and Artur Osinen (ranked 2874 p4p, 321 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juu Dyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Artur Osinen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyon blocks a head kick by Osinen.
Osinen scores with a kick to the body.
Dyon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dyon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Osinen as he jumps to the side.
Osinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Osinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dyon shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Osinen.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Osinen did well to prevent Dyon getting side control.
Dyon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Osinen is just riding it out for now. Dyon eventually gives up the hold.
Osinen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dyon tries to pass to full mount but Osinen defends it.
Osinen is looking to control Dyon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Osinen avoid being mounted?
Dyon seems to be looking for submissions.
Dyon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dyon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Osinen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Osinen and Dyon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dyon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Osinen is looking to regain half guard here but Dyon keeps moving and retains side control.
Osinen struggling a bit here.
Osinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dyon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyon gets to mount! Osinen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dyon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dyon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Osinen turns into him and now he's in Dyon's guard.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Osinen from controlling successfully.
Osinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Osinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dyon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osinen lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dyon, not yet.
Dyon has his foot on Osinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Osinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Osinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Osinen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dyon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Osinen defends well.
Osinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Osinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dyon's head.
Osinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dyon's head.
Dyon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Osinen is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osinen controlling from the top position.
Osinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Osinen 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.
Dyon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Osinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dyon looks for a takedown but Osinen sprawls well.
Osinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dyon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dyon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dyon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Osinen can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Osinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Osinen.
Dyon moves out of range of the strikes.
Osinen throws out a loose jab but Dyon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Osinen.
Osinen throws a head kick but Dyon moves out of range.
Dyon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Osinen kicks off Dyon and gets to his feet.
Artur Osinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dyon fails to land the takedown.
Dyon takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osinen throws a right hand that Dyon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dyon also avoids with ease.
Dyon avoids the body shot from Osinen.
Dyon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Osinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juu Dyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Dyon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Osinen throws out a counter right but Dyon avoids it with no problem.
Dyon gets the takedown into side control.
Osinen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Osinen.
Juu Dyon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dyon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dyon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Osinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Osinen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dyon off and has taken his back!
Dyon covers up after that shot from Osinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dyon is really stuck here.
Osinen lands with a hammerfist to the side of Dyon's head.
Osinen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dyon to escape the position.
Dyon is trapped and Osinen is scoring with shots to the head and body.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dyon is in bad spot here.
Artur Osinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyon is working hard here to advance position.
Dyon just trying to survive but Osinen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Osinen lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dyon covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Osinen is trying to stick to Dyon's back but Dyon is turning into Osinen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Osinen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dyon.
Dyon throwing strikes but missing.
Osinen has his foot on Dyon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dyon works his way back into a safe position though.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Osinen keeps moving.
Dyon trying to move into half guard but instead Osinen has managed to sweep!
Osinen landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Osinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Osinen stuffs the takedown.
Osinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dyon has a takedown stuffed.
Osinen throws a wild body kick that Dyon sees coming a mile off.
Osinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dyon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osinen throws a nice head kick!
Osinen throws a nice head kick!
Dyon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Osinen but Osinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Osinen throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juu Dyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Osinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Osinen counters with a body kick.
That kick from Osinen tenderised Dyon's leg. Dyon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dyon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Osinen swivels and escapes.
Dyon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Osinen manages to get back to half guard.
Dyon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dyon is looking to take a break and control but Osinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osinen tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Dyon is thwarting Osinen's attempts to control the position.
Dyon is looking to advance position but Osinen won't allow it.
Osinen actively working from the bottom here.
Osinen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dyon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Osinen is looking to control Dyon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Osinen avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osinen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dyon is staying active.
Dyon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Osinen is looking to get to half guard.
Dyon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Osinen is holding on tight.
Dyon blocks Osinen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Dyon fails to advance to Osinen's back.
Osinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyon wants to control the pace but Osinen is squirming around nicely.
Juu Dyon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osinen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dyon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Osinen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dyon working for a guillotine from mount but Osinen is in no mood to give up.
Osinen is trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osinen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dyon is working for a guillotine from mount but Osinen frees his head quite easily.
Artur Osinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dyon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Artur Osinen.
Well Osinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Osinen!
An out of breath Artur Osinen 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 Demetrius Tektas (ranked 2549 p4p, 292 weight class) and Juan Fonseca (ranked 2689 p4p, 305 weight class). Tektas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alexander The Great. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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163 lbs
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167 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
11 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demetrius Tektas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Juan Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonseca throws a leg kick but Tektas moved away.
Fonseca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tektas counters with a takedown into side control.
Tektas has knee on belly momentarily but Fonseca bucks him off and regains half guard.
Tektas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fonseca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fonseca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fonseca blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tektas.
Fonseca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tektas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tektas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fonseca defends it well.
Fonseca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tektas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tektas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fonseca is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Demetrius Tektas!
Demetrius Tektas really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that OLIMPO 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 Bruno Brunatny (ranked 3984 p4p, 433 weight class) and Bruno Niedzwiedzki (ranked 1013 p4p, 131 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Brunatny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Niedzwiedzki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niedzwiedzki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Niedzwiedzki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a head kick.
Brunatny blocks a head kick by Niedzwiedzki.
A nice leg kick lands there from Niedzwiedzki.
Brunatny misses with a two punch combination.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brunatny takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A bone on bone clash there as Brunatny blocks the leg kick.
Niedzwiedzki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Niedzwiedzki avoids the head kick by Brunatny.
Brunatny has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brunatny blocks a low kick nicely.
Niedzwiedzki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunatny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunatny swinging wildly here.
Niedzwiedzki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunatny throws a head kick but Niedzwiedzki moves out of range.
Niedzwiedzki lands a big uppercut and Brunatny crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Brunatny looks OK. Niedzwiedzki waves Brunatny back to his feet!
Brunatny is rocked!
It looks like Bruno Brunatny has been cut.
Niedzwiedzki is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Brunatny flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Brunatny is out cold! Niedzwiedzki holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruno Niedzwiedzki!
Bruno Niedzwiedzki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Benavidez (ranked 1148 p4p, 149 weight class) and Yoshi Fujiwara (ranked 713 p4p, 95 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Benavidez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoshi Fujiwara!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benavidez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benavidez misses with a hook
and Fujiwara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benavidez misses with a looping left.
Benavidez throws an overhand right that lands on Fujiwara's shoulder, as Fujiwara tries to avoid the shot.
Fujiwara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benavidez tries to counter with a takedown but Fujiwara is quick to defend against it.
Benavidez misses the jab.
Fujiwara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roy Benavidez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benavidez.
Fujiwara lands a jab to the head.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Benavidez moves out of range.
Benavidez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fujiwara.
Jab, jab by Benavidez - just one landing.
Fujiwara moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujiwara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benavidez to score with a decent uppercut.
Benavidez scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara fails to land the takedown.
Benavidez tries to counter with a takedown but Fujiwara is quick to defend against it.
Benavidez misses with a right hand
so Fujiwara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fujiwara wants to pass the guard but Benavidez is keeping the position.
Fujiwara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benavidez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fujiwara has managed to get both his arms back between Benavidez's legs - danger averted.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Benavidez has wrist control.
Fujiwara preventing the sweep.
Benavidez has his foot on Fujiwara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fujiwara works his way back into a safe position though.
Fujiwara won't allow Benavidez to sweep him here.
Benavidez looking for a guillotine here but Fujiwara defends easily.
Benavidez is looking for a triangle but Fujiwara pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benavidez working for a triangle but Fujiwara defends it easily.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fujiwara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fujiwara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fujiwara stopping the sweep attempt from Benavidez.
Benavidez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fujiwara manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujiwara pulls Benavidez in close to his closed guard and prevents Benavidez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fujiwara is trying to control the position but Benavidez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benavidez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fujiwara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fujiwara has escaped and now he's on top!
Fujiwara lands a couple of digs.
Benavidez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fujiwara passes into side control.
Benavidez taking a bit of punishment here - Fujiwara scoring with strikes.
Fujiwara scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fujiwara trying to control the action but Benavidez is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fujiwara scoring with punches and elbows.
Benavidez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fujiwara lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Benavidez tries to bench press Fujiwara off him but Fujiwara keeps the position.
Fujiwara lands some shots froms side control.
Fujiwara lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benavidez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fujiwara off and has taken his back!
Benavidez working for the choke.
Fujiwara is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Benavidez gets his way!
Fujiwara showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benavidez but Benavidez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice defenses there by Benavidez.
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
Benavidez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujiwara.
Benavidez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiwara was well out of range. Poor timing from Benavidez.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benavidez missing with a left hand there. Fujiwara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fujiwara slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benavidez misses with a hook
and Fujiwara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Benavidez won't be happy with that.
Benavidez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Yoshi Fujiwara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benavidez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Benavidez tries to buck Fujiwara off but Fujiwara is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara lands some shots froms side control.
Fujiwara is chipping away with strikes.
Benavidez tries to buck Fujiwara off but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Fujiwara lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Benavidez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fujiwara off and has taken his back!
Fujiwara is trying to break free.
Fujiwara defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Benavidez's arms.
Fujiwara wants to escape the position.
Fujiwara keeps trying to improve his position.
Benavidez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fujiwara has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fujiwara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fujiwara is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Benavidez won't allow Fujiwara to sweep him here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fujiwara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benavidez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benavidez preventing the sweep.
Fujiwara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benavidez has gone for a leg lock! Fujiwara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Benavidez's guard.
Fujiwara content to stall in guard here.
Benavidez keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara works over Benavidez with some ground and pound from guard.
Benavidez has momentary wrist control but Fujiwara slips an elbow through the middle.
Fujiwara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Benavidez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fujiwara defends it easily.
Fujiwara with a nice head shot there.
Benavidez keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Benavidez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fujiwara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benavidez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fujiwara is aware though and is defending well.
Benavidez working for a triangle but Fujiwara defends it easily.
Fujiwara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benavidez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fujiwara has managed to get both his arms back between Benavidez's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fujiwara chips away with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara landing with the ground and pound.
Fujiwara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benavidez's head.
Fujiwara works over Benavidez with some ground and pound from guard.
Fujiwara trying to control but Benavidez is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara stands up over Benavidez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Benavidez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fujiwara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fujiwara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Benavidez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiwara was well out of range. Poor timing from Benavidez.
Benavidez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benavidez misses with a right hand
and Fujiwara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benavidez thinking.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fujiwara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Benavidez throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fujiwara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benavidez.
Benavidez slips a straight right by Fujiwara.
Benavidez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujiwara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benavidez misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fujiwara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fujiwara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Benavidez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara throws a shot to the body.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Benavidez.
Fujiwara throws out a counter right but Benavidez avoids it with no problem.
Fujiwara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujiwara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Benavidez moves out of range.
Benavidez misses with a right hand
and Fujiwara counters with a left to the body.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown but Benavidez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benavidez attempts a counter takedown but Fujiwara avoids it well and moves away.
Fujiwara drives through with a takedown into Benavidez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Benavidez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fujiwara defends it easily.
Benavidez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fujiwara postures up and lands a big shot to Benavidez's brow.
Roy Benavidez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara is working Benavidez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fujiwara advances to half guard.
Benavidez actively working from the bottom here.
Benavidez is refusing to be controlled, as Fujiwara sits in half guard.
Benavidez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara is trying to control. Benavidez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benavidez taking some punishment here, with Fujiwara in his half guard.
Fujiwara is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Benavidez tries to get to full guard but Fujiwara has control of the leg.
Benavidez is pressing down on Fujiwara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fujiwara postures up and lands a big shot to Benavidez's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fujiwara defends well.
Benavidez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fujiwara is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Benavidez.
Fujiwara scoring with punches and elbows.
Benavidez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Benavidez is rocked!
Fujiwara landing strikes.
Oh Benavidez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fujiwara trying to control the position but Benavidez is working away.
Fujiwara scoring with punches and elbows.
Fujiwara is putting a hurting on Benavidez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Benavidez is trying to escape the position but Fujiwara is controlling the position.
Fujiwara lands a strong strike to the head of Benavidez. That's dazed him! Fujiwara looking to finish here. Benavidez is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Fujiwara lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joy Rones (ranked 350 p4p, 48 weight class) and Rich Wood (ranked 1061 p4p, 127 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joy Rones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rich Wood!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rones throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
Wood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rones loads up on a big right hand but Wood slips the punch.
Rones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wood.
Rones misses with a straight right.
Rones misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rones misses with a combination
and Rones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rones misses with a left hand
and Wood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rones misses with a lunging right hand
and Rones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rones misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
Rones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Rones.
Wood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wood.
Wood throws a leg kick but Rones moved away.
Rones throws a right hand that misses
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wood. That's going to slow Rones down.
Rones misses the body punch
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Rones misses with an uppercut.
Wood throws out a counter right but Rones avoids it with no problem.
Joy Rones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rones misses with a body shot.
Wood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rones misses with a hook
and Wood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rones throws the left hand but Wood avoids the punch easily.
Rones misses with a left hand
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rones misses with a looping left.
Wood only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rones looks to throw the jab but Wood is out of range.
Rones works Wood's body with a nice hook.
Rones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Rones.
Wood tries a quick counter leg kick but Rones is wise to it.
Rones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rones misses with a wild body shot.
Rones misses with a right hand
and Wood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rones. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rones.
Wood checks a low kick from Rones.
Wood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rones.
Wood slips a straight right by Rones.
Wood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rones's calf.
Rones slips a jab from Wood.
Rones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wood counters with a stiff right hand.
Rones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood swings for the body but Rones moves out of range.
Rones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Rones does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Rones tenderised Wood's leg. Wood is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rones jabs Wood right on the nose. Wood blinks but takes it well.
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!
Rones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wood.
Rones slips under a jab from Wood.
Wood tries to move into range but Rones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wood throws a lazy uppercut
and Rones counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot by Rones.
Wood is rocked!
Rones misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Wood throws a front kick aimed at Rones's knee but Rones avoids it well.
Rones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rones checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rich Wood will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wood is looking to score with low kicks.
Rones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rones misses with a hook
and Wood counters with a thumping low kick.
Rones misses with a jab to the body
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rones just misses with a punch to the body.
Wood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Rones misses its intended target.
Wood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rones with a body shot.
Rones takes one to the side of the head.
Rones swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rones misses the body punch
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body.
Wood swings widly with a right hand
and Rones counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Rones.
Wood is still on wobbly legs! Can Rones finish him?
Rones lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Wood falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rones dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joy Rones!
Joy Rones really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Rich Wood had this to say: 'fuck the org, fuck the title shot, haha just kididng'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie (ranked 380 p4p, 55 weight class) and Jay Uzo (ranked 1428 p4p, 212 weight class). Uzo has chosen The Game as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Uzo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzo misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Uzo as Sweetie Pie shoots in.
Uzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie has been cut.
Sweetie Pie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sweetie Pie lands in his opponent's guard.
Uzo wants to stand but Sweetie Pie is controlling the position.
Sweetie Pie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sweetie Pie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sweetie Pie 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.
Sweetie Pie is looking to work some ground and pound but Uzo has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweetie Pie throws a big right hand that misses.
Sweetie Pie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sweetie Pie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sweetie Pie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uzo has momentary wrist control but Sweetie Pie slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweetie Pie throwing strikes from guard but Uzo blocks nicely.
Sweetie Pie throws a strike but Uzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Uzo throwing strikes but missing.
Sweetie Pie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Uzo controls the pace.
Uzo trying to control but Sweetie Pie is working from the bottom.
Sweetie Pie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sweetie Pie 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.
Uzo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Uzo tests Sweetie Pie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sweetie Pie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uzo pinned against the cage. Uzo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uzo is looking to chop away at Sweetie Pie's legs.
Sweetie Pie closes the distance and clinches up with Uzo, looking for a takedown. Sweetie Pie pushes Uzo against the cage but Uzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sweetie Pie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sweetie Pie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uzo tries to avoid it but Sweetie Pie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uzo to the ground. Uzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sweetie Pie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Uzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sweetie Pie throws a strike but Uzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Uzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uzo wants to control from the top but Sweetie Pie keeps moving.
Uzo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sweetie Pie is working an open guard so Uzo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jay Uzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uzo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sweetie Pie goes for a double leg but Uzo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uzo continues to drive forward.
Uzo staying out of range there.
Sweetie Pie shoots in for a takedown but Uzo shows good takedown defense.
Sweetie Pie fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Uzo.
Sweetie Pie fails with a takedown attempt.
Uzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uzo lands with a cross.
Uzo wants to land a leg kick but Sweetie Pie is out of range.
Sweetie Pie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uzo.
Sweetie Pie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A good leg kick by Uzo.
Sweetie Pie fails with the takedown.
Sweetie Pie is breathing heavily.
Uzo throws a leg kick but Sweetie Pie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Uzo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sweetie Pie sprawling to the canvas! Sweetie Pie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Uzo finish him?!
Sweetie Pie is rocked!
Sweetie Pie fails to land the takedown.
Uzo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Uzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Uzo connects with a superb combination that knocks Sweetie Pie out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Uzo before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Sweetie Pie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jay Uzo!
Jay Uzo very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elgin Turner (ranked 448 p4p, 62 weight class) and Roderick Turnbull (ranked 217 p4p, 35 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Turner might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wu-Tang Clan - Da Mystery Of Chessboxin'. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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173 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
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elgin Turner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roderick Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner throws a hook but Turnbull blocks it.
Turnbull bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turnbull is out of range and Turner settles back down.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
We've been hearing reports that Turner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
Turnbull throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner thuds his right hand into Turnbull's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turnbull lands with a straight right. Turner didn't see that one coming.
Turnbull tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Turnbull.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turnbull misses with a looping right.
Turnbull misses with a hook.
A big right from Turnbull misses.
Turner slips a jab from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turnbull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turner jabs Turnbull right on the nose. Turnbull blinks but takes it well.
Donk. Turner catches Turnbull right on the button with a cross.
Turnbull swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Turnbull takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turnbull throws a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Turner lunges at Turnbull with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turnbull's hand.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
Turner scores with a one two! Turnbull had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Turnbull avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner has Turnbull up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Turner pushes Turnbull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull lands with a short shot to the head.
Turner slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turner blocking some punches.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turnbull lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turnbull or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
Turner lands a body punch.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turner working aggressively here.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Turner.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Turner stalling.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Turner.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Turnbull cracks Turner with a nice body shot.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turner walks into a jab.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Turnbull does it's job there.
Turner cracks Turnbull with a good jab.
Turnbull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turnbull throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turnbull gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Turner avoids the body shot from Turnbull.
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turnbull moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turnbull circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner misses with a hook. Turnbull ducked under it nicely.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
Turner takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Turnbull pushes him off.
Turnbull follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turnbull checks the leg kick.
Turnbull blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turnbull defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turner connects with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Turnbull.
Turnbull loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roderick Turnbull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Turnbull checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turnbull closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turnbull fakes the leg kick and cracks Turner in the body.
Nice defenses there by Turnbull.
Turnbull looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turner swings for the body but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.
Turnbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turnbull is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turner with a body shot.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turnbull scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turnbull has time to react.
Turnbull lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.
Turnbull closes the distance and pushes Turner back into the cage.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turner pushes Turnbull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turner tries to work over Turnbull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull scores with a hook to the body.
Turnbull pushes Turner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Turner working aggressively here.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turnbull.
Turner blocking some punches.
Turnbull works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turner.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turnbull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turner lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner trying to stall but Turnbull improves his position.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turner is looking to control Turnbull's arms but Turnbull gets an underhook and turns him. Now Turner has his back to the cage.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Turner.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Turner.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Turner blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Turner.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
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 Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Turnbull moves away and avoids it.
Turnbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Turnbull gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Turnbull.
Turner stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Turner.
Turner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Turner prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turner pushes Turnbull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner trying to control the position but instead, Turnbull has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turner into the cage.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Turnbull regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turnbull avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner trying to control but Turnbull is working from the bottom.
Turnbull has his hands on Turner's head, controlling the position.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner won't allow Turnbull to sweep him here.
Turner passes Turnbull's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turnbull's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turnbull with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Turner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turner wants to pass to mount but Turnbull is defending the position.
Turnbull wants to improve his position but Turner is controlling well.
Turner slows the pace down in half guard.
Turner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turnbull does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turnbull defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turner controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner clearly takes that 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.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Roderick Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turnbull fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turnbull thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Turner if he has to take too many more of those.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Turnbull off the cage and back into range.
Turnbull takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turnbull tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turnbull staying out of range there.
Turner slips under a jab.
Turner attempts a counter takedown but Turnbull avoids it well and moves away.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turnbull ducks right into an uppercut from Turner.
Turnbull misses with a body kick.
Turner misses with a hook. Turnbull ducked under it nicely.
Turnbull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turnbull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turnbull displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnbull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turnbull throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turnbull at a distance.
Turnbull walks into a stiff left hand from Turner.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turnbull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turnbull.
Turner checks a low kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turnbull walks into a jab.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnbull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Turnbull's belly button to the back.
Turnbull rushes Turner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turnbull tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
Turner blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull prevents the takedown attempt.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Turner.
Turner lands a nice uppercut.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turnbull letting Turner take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turner digs a right hand into Turnbull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turnbull's gas tank.
Turnbull is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Turner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Turner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turner blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turnbull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turner tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Turnbull scores with a shot to the side of Turner's head.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Turner.
Turner wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elgin Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turnbull lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnbull throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turnbull throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
A big right from Turner misses.
It seemed like Turnbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turnbull tries to land a front kick but Turner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Turnbull throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turnbull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turner trying to control but Turnbull is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner chips away with some ground and pound.
Turner looking to pass the guard.
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Turnbull gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Turner is trying to keep Turnbull in close.
Turner wants to sweep here but Turnbull controlling him for the moment.
Turner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Turnbull to regain full guard.
Turnbull keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turnbull wants to sweep but no luck.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Turnbull has wrist control.
Turnbull keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Turnbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Turner.
Turner in side control, throwing shots but Turnbull defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner working the body and head with strikes.
Turnbull is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turner in side control, throwing shots but Turnbull defends.
Turner is putting a hurting on Turnbull here, landing some big shots from side control.
Turner throws an elbow but Turnbull slips to the side and avoids it well.
Turner wants to control but Turnbull is keeping him busy.
Turner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Turnbull is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Turnbull throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Elgin Turner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turner, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:46
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Elgin Turner was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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