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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zilch Filch (ranked 2435 p4p, 234 weight class) and Pablo Noriega (ranked 2258 p4p, 218 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Noriega's choice of entrance music: Cypress Hill - Loco En El Coco. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zilch Filch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Noriega!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Filch.
Filch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Filch.
Noriega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Filch's hands.
Filch loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Filch slips under a jab.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Noriega scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch tries to clinch up but Noriega circles away and keeps his distance.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Noriega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Noriega misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filch throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Noriega's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Noriega's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Filch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noriega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Filch walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Noriega might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Filch scores with a hook to the body. Noriega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Filch goes for a double leg but Noriega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Noriega continues to drive forward.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Filch avoids it with no problem.
Filch throws a head kick that misses.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Filch misses
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Noriega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Filch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Filch with a poor takedown
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Noriega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filch.
Filch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Filch throws a push kick but Noriega slaps the foot to one side.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noriega with a nice cross.
Filch fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filch.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filch.
Filch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega swings widly with a right hand
and Filch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noriega.
Filch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Noriega lands with a kick to the ribs.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Noriega.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Filch throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filch gets the takedown into side control.
Noriega tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Noriega defending against the ground and pound.
Filch misses with the ground and pound.
Filch postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Filch scores with a couple of short elbows.
Noriega tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Noriega wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Filch scores with a couple of short elbows.
An elbow from Filch crashes against the mat.
Filch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Noriega is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Filch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Noriega sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Filch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch with the ground and pound but Noriega regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Filch wants to pass the guard but Noriega is defending well.
Noriega is trying to stand up here but Filch is controlling him well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Filch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Noriega wants to control but Filch is keeping busy.
Filch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filch 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.
Nice strikes from Filch there.
Noriega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Filch.
Filch throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Noriega to regain full guard.
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zilch Filch 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!
Filch cracks Noriega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zilch Filch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Filch throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Filch misses with a takedown attempt
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Filch throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Filch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well,Filch is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Filch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noriega can pounce on him.
Noriega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Filch's head backwards.
No joy there for Noriega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Filch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Noriega tries to keep at a distance but Filch has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Noriega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noriega misses with a hook
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega works the jab nicely.
Noriega's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Noriega duly obliges.
Filch throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Noriega misses with a low kick as Filch jumps back.
Filch tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega scores with a jab. Filch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Filch misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega thuds his right hand into Filch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Filch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filch under the eye.
Noriega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filch.
Filch ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Filch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Filch scores with a leg kick.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Filch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noriega 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Pablo Noriega, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pave Hunt (ranked 3710 p4p, 428 weight class) and Buzz Meeks (ranked 2296 p4p, 296 weight class). Hunt comes to the ring accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Eat You Alive. 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pave Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Buzz Meeks!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt slips a straight right by Meeks.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Meeks tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt tests Meeks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meeks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt checks a low kick from Meeks.
Meeks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meeks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Meeks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hunt!
Hunt thuds his right hand into Meeks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Meeks off the ropes and back into range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Meeks is out of range.
Hunt throws a quick head kick that knocks Meeks silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Hunt is up on the ropes, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pave Hunt!
Post fight, Pave Hunt took to the microphone: 'If they think your dreams are crazy, show
them what crazy dreams can do.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Glatt (ranked 3307 p4p, 327 weight class) and Pina Colada Hoi (ranked 2858 p4p, 298 weight class). Glatt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killed by death. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doug Glatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pina Colada Hoi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good work by Hoi as he checks the leg kick.
Glatt lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoi off the ropes and back into range.
Glatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glatt takes a swing at Hoi's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoi.
Glatt lands with a shot to the body.
Hoi moves away from the strike by Glatt.
Hoi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hoi throws a series of punches but Glatt moves out of range.
Glatt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoi's calf.
Hoi throws a right and a left that Glatt avoids nicely.
Glatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoi moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glatt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoi's sensitive parts.
Glatt slips a jab and a cross from Hoi.
Glatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glatt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hoi looks winded!
Hoi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Glatt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glatt misses with a two punch combination.
Glatt with a jab.
Glatt drops Hoi with a beautiful combination! Hoi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Glatt is looking for the KO!
Hoi is rocked!
Glatt lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoi's head.
Hoi is still on wobbly legs! Can Glatt finish him?
Glatt lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hoi falls backwards - clearly groggy! Glatt dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Glatt!
As Doug Glatt got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm the RHINO I come every fight to please the JUST BLEED GODS!!! Win lose or draw my fights are action non stop.Who wants to BANG WITH THE RHINO?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 3292 p4p, 381 weight class) and Mee Vattalles (ranked 1890 p4p, 235 weight class). Vattalles has chosen JVG - Matti & Teppo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Oliver Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mee Vattalles!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen lands with an uppercut that bounces Vattalles off the ropes and back into range.
Vattalles misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Queen.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown but Queen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vattalles fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Queen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Queen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vattalles shoots for a takedown but Queen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oliver Queen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mee Vattalles.
Vattalles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Queen. Queen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Queen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Queen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vattalles shoots and misses
and Queen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vattalles dives in and grabs Queen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Queen pushes down on Vattalles's head and hops out.
Vattalles doesn't manage to clinch there - Queen circles away.
Queen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Queen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Vattalles as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vattalles walks into a jab.
Vattalles throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
Vattalles shoots in and drives through. Queen sprawls well.
Queen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vattalles.
Queen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vattalles darts in and clinches Queen up against the ropes.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Vattalles.
Queen throws an elbow but it misses.
Queen missing with knees to the body.
Vattalles is trying to pull guard but Queen has him pressed against the ropes.
Queen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vattalles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Queen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Queen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vattalles's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Queen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vattalles.
Vattalles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vattalles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Queen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Vattalles gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Queen regains guard.
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!
Vattalles drops back, looking for a kneebar! Queen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Queen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Queen!
Vattalles is not content to let Queen control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Queen misses with a series of wild punches.
Vattalles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vattalles shoots in but no luck this time.
Queen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vattalles goes for a double leg but Queen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Queen continues to drive forward.
Queen is looking to counter punch.
Vattalles shoots for a takedown but Queen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oliver Queen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mee Vattalles.
Sloppy strikes from Vattalles. Those never looked like landing.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Queen as he avoids it easily.
Queen connects with a looping right hand.
Queen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vattalles manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Queen on his heels. He'll look to pass Queen's guard now, I'm sure.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vattalles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vattalles is looking to pass into half guard but Queen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Queen is in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen tries to free his leg and advance position but Vattalles is retaining full guard.
Vattalles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vattalles has his foot on Queen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Queen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vattalles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Queen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Queen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vattalles keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Queen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vattalles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vattalles is on top in guard.
Vattalles preventing the sweep.
Vattalles trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vattalles preventing the sweep.
Vattalles trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Oliver Queen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Queen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vattalles shoots and misses
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
Queen swats away the attempt to clinch by Vattalles.
Mee Vattalles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vattalles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Queen.
Queen slaps away a takedown attempt from Vattalles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Queen misses with a low kick.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown but Queen shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Queen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliver Queen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mee Vattalles.
Queen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vattalles.
Vattalles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vattalles tries for a takedown but Queen circles away easily
and Vattalles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vattalles tries to move into range but Queen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Queen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vattalles can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown but Queen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Queen lands with a slapping head kick.
Vattalles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vattalles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vattalles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen.
Queen connects with a looping right hand.
Queen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vattalles blocks a head kick by Queen.
Queen lands a high kick!
Oliver Queen is winning the standup battle so far.
Vattalles throws a big shot that misses.
Vattalles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vattalles defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Vattalles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vattalles slips a jab from Queen.
Vattalles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Queen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vattalles moves out of range as Queen throws a body kick.
Vattalles has a takedown stuffed.
Queen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vattalles just manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Queen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Queen wants it to stay on the feet.
Queen scores with a nice right hand.
Vattalles fails with a takedown attempt.
Vattalles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Queen is fending him off so far but Vattalles persists. Nope, Queen circles away and we're back to standing.
Queen throws a head kick that half lands.
Queen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Queen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vattalles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mee Vattalles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen tries to bum rush Vattalles with a series of wild strikes but Vattalles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vattalles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Queen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Queen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Oliver Queen!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Oliver Queen!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Oliver Queen!
Oliver Queen wins by unanimous decision!
Oliver Queen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James McGuire (ranked 1932 p4p, 271 weight class) and John Kordic (ranked 2162 p4p, 300 weight class). McGuire's entrance music is Metallica - Enter Sandman . A fine choice. Kordic has chosen Sleep Now In The Fire as his entrance music. 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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28
210 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Kordic!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kordic lands with an overhand left.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Kordic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kordic fails to land.
Kordic manages to break the clinch.
Kordic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
Kordic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuire misses its target.
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
Kordic misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire is trying to push Kordic away but Kordic has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kordic prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kordic is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Kordic.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Kordic - just one landing.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire darts in and clinches Kordic up against the ropes.
Kordic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Kordic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire forces Kordic back against the ropes and clinches.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Kordic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Kordic thumps McGuire with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Kordic circles away.
Kordic connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Kordic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kordic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kordic just misses with a punch to the body.
Kordic misses with a head kick.
McGuire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kordic tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kordic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kordic misses with a head kick.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like John Kordic has been cut.
Kordic looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kordic. That's going to slow McGuire down.
Kordic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Kordic circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire is looking to wear down Kordic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kordic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kordic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kordic lands the left hand.
Kordic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Kordic pushes him off.
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
McGuire working Kordic over with knees to the body.
Kordic prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kordic.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Kordic keeps it at a distance.
Kordic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire connects with a right that clearly hurt Kordic. He's backed up against the ropes with nowhere to go as McGuire proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Kordic collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McGuire!
James McGuire took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Velocity Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Tektas (ranked 1754 p4p, 211 weight class) and Dong Uk (ranked 3141 p4p, 343 weight class). Tektas comes to the ring accompanied by Alexander The Great. Uk has chosen Bonobo - Prelude & Kiara as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demetrius Tektas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 36 - 1, fighting out of London, Dong Uk!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tektas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Uk staying out of range there.
Uk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Uk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tektas tries to counter with a takedown but Uk is quick to defend against it.
Tektas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been hearing reports that Tektas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Uk misses with a looping left.
Uk throws the left hand but Tektas avoids the punch easily.
Uk tries to bum rush Tektas with a series of wild strikes but Tektas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tektas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uk throws a jab but it's blocked by Tektas.
Uk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tektas.
Nice straight punches there by Tektas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tektas.
Uk lunges at Tektas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tektas's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tektas.
A left and a right from Uk both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas ducks under a wild hook from Uk.
Tektas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uk misses with a right hand
and Tektas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uk's guard.
Tektas working some strikes from top position.
Tektas wants to control from the top but Uk keeps moving.
Uk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tektas postures up.
Tektas trying to control the position from guard on top but Uk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uk pulls Tektas in close to his closed guard and prevents Tektas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tektas is working Uk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Uk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Uk passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Uk stalls from top position.
Tektas is looking for a sweep.
Uk taking a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tektas keeps working.
Uk tries to move to mount but Tektas blocks the move with his legs.
Uk is looking to take a break and control but Tektas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dong Uk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tektas misses with an uppercut
and Uk counters with a stiff right hand.
Tektas staying out of range there.
Tektas feinted with a counter takedown.
Uk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tektass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Uk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uk moves away from the strike by Tektas.
A big right from Uk misses.
Uk misses with a hook. Tektas ducked under it nicely.
Tektas attempts a counter takedown but Uk avoids it well and moves away.
Uk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Uk throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uk! But no joy.
Uk swings for the body but Tektas moves out of range.
Uk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tektas slips under a jab from Uk.
Uk misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tektas scores with a punch to the head.
Uk lands a right hook to the body.
Dong Uk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Uk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tektas slips a jab from Uk.
Tektas attempts a counter takedown but Uk avoids it well and moves away.
Tektas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uk looks to score with a jab to the body but Tektas is just out of range.
Dong Uk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tektas throws out the jab.
Uk misses with a looping left.
Tektas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Uk throws a series of punches but Tektas moves out of range.
Tektas scores with a hook to the body. Uk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Uk misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tektas is defended easily by Uk.
Uk throws out a counter right but Tektas avoids it with no problem.
Uk sizes up Tektas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tektas.
Tektas slips a straight right by Uk.
Tektas throws a hook to the side of Uk's head but Uk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Uk misses.
Uk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uk misses with a lunging right hand
and Tektas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Uk taking some punishment here, with Tektas in his half guard.
Uk is pressing down on Tektas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Uk 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. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Uk.
Uk misses with a body shot.
Uk lands a nice hook to Tektas's body. Tektas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tektas misses with an uppercut. Uk saw that one coming.
Tektas throws a jab but it's blocked by Uk.
Uk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tektas tries to counter with a takedown but Uk is quick to defend against it.
Tektas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tektas throws a lazy right hand but Uk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Uk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Uk ducks under a wild hook from Tektas.
Uk misses with a left hand
and Tektas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tektas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uk is pulling down on Tektas's head. It's preventing any offense from Tektas, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uk is trying to control the position but Tektas postures up.
Uk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tektas is one step ahead there.
Uk is trying to keep Tektas in close.
Tektas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tektas wants to control from the top but Uk keeps moving.
Uk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uk trying to keep a closed guard but Tektas is proving a slippery customer.
Tektas 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.
Tektas is in close to Uk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tektas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Uk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tektas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uk's head.
Uk keeping moving, preventing Tektas from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tektas is really struggling to control Uk but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tektas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Demetrius Tektas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uk 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.
Uk is trying to keep Tektas in close.
Tektas trying to control but Uk is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Tektas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Uk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Dong Uk!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Dong Uk!
Dong Uk wins by majority decision!
Dong Uk decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Demetrius Tektas was interviewed post fight and said 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bear (ranked 1028 p4p, 38 weight class) and Otto Dahl (ranked 19547 p4p, 283 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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292 lbs
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269 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otto Dahl!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear throws a combination that misses
and Dahl counters with a two punch combo.
Dahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bear swinging wildly here.
Dahl connects with a leg kick. Bear looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dahl lands a jab.
Bear takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahl is trying to stand up here but Bear is controlling him well.
Bear controlling the pace.
Bear is keen to just control but Dahl is a slippery customer.
Bear stops Dahl from getting back to his feet.
Bear is controlling the pace.
Bear is trying to control. Dahl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dahl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bear was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bear throws a body shot but no joy.
Dahl is looking for the big counter here.
Bear is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dahl.
Teddy Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahl misses with a double jab.
Bear throws a sloppy body shot
and Dahl counters with a stiff right hand.
Bear misses with a hook
and Dahl counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Dahl dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bear lands with an overhand left.
Dahl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dahl as he avoids it easily.
Dahl throws a fast counter high kick but Bear manages to duck under it in time.
Dahl slips a jab and a cross from Bear.
Bear dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dahl throws a nice looking combination but Bear bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Bear.
Bear ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dahl swings for the body but Bear moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bear.
Dahl avoids the body shot from Bear.
Dahl tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bear manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dahl jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dahl misses with a straight right.
Dahl tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bear counters with a nice body shot.
Dahl closes the distance and clinches.
Dahl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bear's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dahl doesn't manage to clinch there - Bear circles away.
Dahl drives through and clinches with Bear against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Dahl.
Dahl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otto Dahl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bear drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bear prevents Dahl from getting back to his feet.
Bear is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bear seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dahl for as long as he can get away with.
Bear might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bear continues to stall.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bear wants to stand but Dahl is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Otto Dahl will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bear misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teddy Bear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dahl closes the distance and clinches.
Dahl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dahl lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bear backs up against the ropes.
It looks like Teddy Bear has been cut.
Dahl has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dahl is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dahl moves forwards but Bear connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Bear misses its intended target.
Teddy Bear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dahl misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear lands a body shot.
Bear looks to land a combination but Dahl avoids it well.
Dahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bear.
A big right from Bear misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahl scores with a nice right hand.
Bear is looking to wear down Dahl with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dahl bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bear's head.
Bear looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bear looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dahl is fending him off so far but Bear persists. Nope, Dahl circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Dahl misses.
Dahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bear is looking for a counter combo.
Dahl tries to clinch but Bear is having none of it.
Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
Dahl moves into the clinch.
Bear lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dahl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bear misses with a double jab.
Bear throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahl lands a left and a right that send Bear crashing to the mat, dazed. Dahl thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bear is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear throws out a loose jab but Dahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bear tries to keep at a distance but Dahl has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bear digs a right hand into Dahl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dahl's gas tank.
Dahl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bear swings widly with a right hand
and Dahl counters with a stiff right hand.
Bear with a hook.
Bear misses the shot to the body.
Dahl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bear was well out of range. Poor timing from Dahl.
Bear is looking to counter punch.
Bear throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dahl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bear throws a big counter combination but Dahl scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Dahl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dahl winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Otto Dahl!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Otto Dahl!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Otto Dahl!
Otto Dahl wins by unanimous decision!
Otto Dahl was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Teddy Bear spoke after the fight, saying 'Tonight wasn't my night, but i'll learn and come back stronger.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Salvador (ranked 640 p4p, 92 weight class) and Aldo Vurny (ranked 1823 p4p, 242 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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27
203 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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39
203 lbs
31 - 22 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, George Salvador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aldo Vurny!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vurny smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Salvador swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salvador wants to land a leg kick but Vurny is out of range.
Salvador bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vurny's head.
Salvador misses with a low kick.
Vurny avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Salvador looks to clinch
and Vurny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salvador ducks under a wild hook from Vurny.
Salvador misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Salvador's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Salvador scores with a head kick.
It looks like Aldo Vurny has been cut.
Salvador looks to land a right hand but Vurny moved out of range.
Vurny with the counter takedown but Salvador avoids it easily.
Salvador connects with a right hand. Vurny shakes it off.
Salvador looks to land a body kick but Vurny moved away.
Salvador throws a jab but it's blocked by Vurny.
Vurny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vurny fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vurny misses with a double jab.
Vurny takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salvador misses with a straight left.
Vurny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vurny takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Salvador as Vurny shoots in.
Vurny keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice cross by Salvador.
Vurny misses with a hook. Salvador ducked under it nicely.
Salvador slaps away a takedown attempt from Vurny, before circling back to the center of the mat.
George Salvador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny.
Vurny works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
George Salvador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvador throws a looping overhand right but Vurny ducks down to avoid it.
Salvador looks to throw the jab but Vurny is out of range.
Vurny looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salvador.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Salvador fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vurny shoots in for a takedown but Salvador shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvador shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Salvador fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vurny is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Vurny.
Vurny shoots in for a double leg but Salvador sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salvador tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salvador slips under a jab from Vurny.
Vurny staying out of range there.
Salvador connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vurny tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvador sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vurny somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Salvador dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Salvador has managed to clinch.
Salvador lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salvador has Vurny pressed against the ropes, preventing Vurny from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Salvador misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salvador tries to land a knee to the head but Vurny blocks with his arms.
Salvador lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Salvador is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vurny can do to turn this around?
Salvador misses with some punches.
Salvador tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vurny's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vurny.
Vurny keeps the fight on the outside.
Salvador lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vurny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vurny feints the counter takedown.
Vurny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salvador throws out the jab.
Salvador scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vurny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vurny thuds his right hand into Salvador's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vurny shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salvador defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vurny.
George Salvador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny.
Salvador fails with an attempt to clinch.
George Salvador is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salvador tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vurny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salvador lands a nice shot that snaps Vurny's head back.
Vurny on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salvador. Vurny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salvador throws a hook but Vurny blocks it.
Salvador throws a right hand that Vurny ducks under and follows up with a left that Vurny also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvador lands a leg kick that knocks Vurny off balance momentarily.
George Salvador is winning the standup battle so far.
Salvador turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvador misses with a looping right.
Salvador walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vurny checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vurny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salvador counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vurny goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Salvador looks to throw the jab but Vurny is out of range.
Salvador fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Salvador.
Vurny has his takedown stuffed
and Salvador connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salvador throws a leg kick but Vurny sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Salvador looks to land a right hand but Vurny moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vurny! But no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vurny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Salvador dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vurny.
Aldo Vurny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salvador with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salvador scores with a leg kick.
Salvador looks to land a right hand but Vurny moved out of range.
Vurny tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salvador misses the shot to the body.
Salvador throws a leg kick which misses Vurny's front leg but catches the back leg as Vurny tries to avoid it.
Vurny takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Aldo Vurny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salvador darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Salvador uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vurny.
Salvador shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vurny ducks right into an uppercut from Salvador.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vurny darts in looking for a takedown but Salvador gets double underhooks and turns Vurny into the ropes.
Salvador misses with a low kick.
Vurny looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salvador chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Salvador catches Vurny with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Salvador scores with a punch to the head.
Vurny's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vurny lands with a nice combination. Salvador backs away looking to recover.
Vurny looks to land a combination but Salvador avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Salvador on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salvador swings for the body but Vurny moves out of range.
Salvador cracks Vurny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Salvador avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvador avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Salvador.
Vurny throws a series of punches but Salvador avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Salvador misses the target.
George Salvador is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salvador.
Vurny gets tackled into the ropes by Salvador. Salvador maintains the clinch.
Salvador lands a right hand.
Salvador trying to land knees to the body.
Vurny drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
George Salvador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny.
Salvador blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Salvador.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salvador.
Salvador scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salvador.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salvador.
Salvador lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salvador lands with a light punch inside.
Vurny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salvador scores a nice knee to the body.
Vurny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salvador lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Salvador showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salvador has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for George Salvador!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for George Salvador!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for George Salvador!
George Salvador wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble George Salvador misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howlin Wolf (ranked 429 p4p, 14 weight class) and Marcellus Clay (ranked 2608 p4p, 108 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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27
287 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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31
265 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howlin Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcellus Clay!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Howlin Wolf has been cut.
Wolf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clay misses with a body shot.
Wolf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Clay. That snapped Wolf's head back.
Howlin Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf misses with an uppercut
and Clay counters with a two punch combo.
Wolf throws an off balance right hand
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clay walks into a stiff left hand from Wolf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Marcellus Clay has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clay checks a leg kick.
Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Clay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf doesn't manage to clinch there - Clay circles away.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Wolf and Clay goes tumbling to the canvas! Wolf follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Clay is rocked!
Wolf sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Clay! Oh, Clay is in big trouble! Wolf lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Howlin Wolf!
An out of breath Howlin Wolf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Marcellus Clay had this to say: 'Very confident'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hawk (ranked 303 p4p, 47 weight class) and Lauri Pekkarinen (ranked 1232 p4p, 174 weight class). Hawk kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Deadwood. Lauri Pekkarinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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40
191 lbs
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36
193 lbs
24 - 13 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Hawk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lauri Pekkarinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pekkarinen.
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawk throws a hook but Pekkarinen blocks it.
Pekkarinen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pekkarinen blocks a jab.
Pekkarinen unleashes a big counter combination but Hawk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pekkarinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawk off the ropes and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Hawk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Pekkarinen throws a right hand that Hawk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawk also avoids with ease.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pekkarinen is one step ahead there.
Pekkarinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen stands up over Hawk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pekkarinen pushes down on Hawk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
Hawk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hawk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawk has momentary wrist control but Pekkarinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Hawk is trying to keep Pekkarinen in close.
Hawk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pekkarinen working a defensive guard here.
Pekkarinen keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pekkarinen's head.
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Pekkarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pekkarinen is keeping the position for now.
Pekkarinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawk pushes down on Pekkarinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hawk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pekkarinen defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Pekkarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Pekkarinen.
Hawk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pekkarinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pekkarinen takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
Pekkarinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pekkarinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pekkarinen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Pekkarinen counters with a nice body shot.
Hawk looks to land a body kick but Pekkarinen moved away.
Hawk is looking to clinch.
Pekkarinen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pekkarinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Pekkarinen does it's job there.
Pekkarinen checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekkarinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawk tries to sprawl out of it but Pekkarinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hawk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pekkarinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pekkarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pekkarinen throws a series of punches but Hawk avoids them all with ease.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pekkarinen. Pekkarinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pekkarinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pekkarinen goes for a double leg but Hawk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Hawk continues to drive forward.
Hawk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pekkarinen's head backwards.
Pekkarinen misses with a combination
and Hawk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hawk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk misses with a two punch combination.
Hawk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pekkarinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pekkarinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch but Hawk is having none of it.
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pekkarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
Pekkarinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donk. Hawk catches Pekkarinen right on the button with a cross.
Pekkarinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Hawk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Thomas Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Pekkarinen.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but Pekkarinen pushes him off.
Pekkarinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Hawk's guard.
Hawk has his feet on Pekkarinen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Thomas Hawk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Pekkarinen misses.
Hawk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hawk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pekkarinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawk's head.
A jab from Pekkarinen finds it's way through Hawk's defenses.
Hawk lands a nice hook to Pekkarinen's body. Pekkarinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pekkarinen moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Pekkarinen as he connects with a hook.
Pekkarinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pekkarinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pekkarinen tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Pekkarinen back against the ropes.
Pekkarinen wants the takedown. Hawk is fighting it off but Pekkarinen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hawk's guard against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekkarinen stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Hawk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hawk wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pekkarinen's guard.
Thomas Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from Pekkarinen.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pekkarinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pekkarinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pekkarinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk won't allow Pekkarinen to sweep him here.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Hawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pekkarinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pekkarinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawk manages to get himself to full guard.
Pekkarinen won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Pekkarinen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen lands with a hook. Hawk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pekkarinen misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pekkarinen.
An inside leg kick from Hawk misses.
Hawk throws a hook but Pekkarinen blocks it.
Pekkarinen slips a jab from Hawk.
Pekkarinen throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pekkarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sloppy strikes from Hawk. Those never looked like landing.
Pekkarinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pekkarinen cracks Hawk with an open hand slap.
Pekkarinen dips to his left and cracks Hawk with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk walks into a straight right hand from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pekkarinen showed some decent athleticism there.
Hawk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pekkarinen won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
Hawk can't keep his opponent in guard - Pekkarinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hawk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hawk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes from guard but Hawk blocks nicely.
Pekkarinen stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Hawk is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk controls Pekkarinen momentarily but Pekkarinen frees himself.
Hawk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hawk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pekkarinen's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hawk's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pekkarinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hawk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pekkarinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pekkarinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Pekkarinen tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Hawk misses.
Pekkarinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Jab from Pekkarinen.
A shot to the liver by Pekkarinen. Beautiful body shot.
Hawk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Pekkarinen moves away and avoids it.
Pekkarinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pekkarinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pekkarinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pekkarinen connects with a jab.
Hawk takes a swing at Pekkarinen's ribcage but misses.
Hawk shoots in for a double leg but Pekkarinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk drops his hands momentarily and Pekkarinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pekkarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Pekkarinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawk to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawk slips a jab and a cross from Pekkarinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
Hawk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Pekkarinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawk doesn't seem phased though.
A clash of legs there as Hawk blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Pekkarinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
Hawk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A right-left combo lands from Pekkarinen.
Hawk misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Hawk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pekkarinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hawk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pekkarinen is fending him off so far but Hawk persists. Nope, Pekkarinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawk swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pekkarinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hawk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pekkarinen throws a series of punches but Hawk avoids them all with ease.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
Pekkarinen tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lauri Pekkarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pekkarinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Pekkarinen tenderised Hawk's leg. Hawk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pekkarinen throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the liver by Pekkarinen. Beautiful body shot.
Pekkarinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pekkarinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Hawk misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk tries to bum rush Pekkarinen with a series of wild strikes but Pekkarinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pekkarinen feints and then cracks Hawk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawk down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Pekkarinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pekkarinen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Lauri Pekkarinen!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Lauri Pekkarinen!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Lauri Pekkarinen!
Lauri Pekkarinen wins by unanimous decision!
Lauri Pekkarinen is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Lauri Pekkarinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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