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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Berglund (ranked 20363 p4p, 248 weight class) and Louis Alexandre Berthier (ranked 3878 p4p, 166 weight class). Berglund comes to the ring accompanied by Sufjan Stevens - To Be Alone With You. Louis Alexandre Berthier looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustav Berglund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Louis Alexandre Berthier!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berthier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berglund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berglund looks to land a left hand but Berthier moved out of range nicely.
Berthier wants to counter the offense by Berglund and move into the clinch position.
Berglund connects with a jab.
Berthier shoots for a double leg takedown but Berglund sprawls well. He's pushed Berthier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berglund lunges at Berthier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berthier's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berglund throws a lazy uppercut
and Berthier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berglund won't be happy with that.
Berglund wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Berthier swings around for an armbar but Berglund sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Berthier's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berglund is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Berthier has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Berglund is looking to defend but Berthier has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Berglund! Berthier pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Berglund taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Louis Alexandre Berthier!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyga Laxx (ranked 7135 p4p, 588 weight class) and IL PO (ranked 2110 p4p, 268 weight class). PO has chosen Tai Chi Kickboxer as his entrance music. IL PO is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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188 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyga Laxx !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, IL PO!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from PO misses.
Laxx tries to close the distance and clinch but PO swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been told by Laxx 's head coaches at Frostys gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
PO throws a lazy right hand but Laxx sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laxx is looking to counter punch.
PO throws a shot from downtown. Laxx moves away and avoids it.
PO scores with the left hand. Laxx knows he should have avoided that one.
Laxx slips a jab from PO.
Laxx connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between PO's hands.
Laxx misses with a low kick.
PO misses with a wild combination.
Laxx has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PO misses with a punch on the inside.
Laxx tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. PO smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by PO.
PO showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laxx .
A left lands for PO.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PO misses the jab.
It looked like Laxx was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from PO.
A jab from PO does it's job there.
Laxx on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
PO scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
PO lands with an uppercut that bounces Laxx off the ropes and back into range.
Laxx takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laxx is looking to chop away at PO's legs.
Laxx misses with a kick to the body.
PO swats away the attempt to clinch by Laxx .
PO is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laxx sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
PO misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laxx has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laxx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laxx moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Laxx doesn't manage to clinch there - PO circles away.
Laxx uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from PO.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PO throws out a loose jab but Laxx uses good head movement to avoid it.
PO throws a shot from downtown. Laxx moves away and avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Laxx .
Laxx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Laxx misses.
Laxx closes the distance and pushes PO back into the ropes.
PO stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Laxx wants a takedown but no success here.
PO taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
PO throws a punch but it's blocked by Laxx .
PO tries to stall but Laxx uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PO working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
PO working aggressively here.
PO tries to stall but Laxx uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
IL PO 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.
Laxx steps to the side to avoid the strikes from PO.
It looked like Laxx wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
PO turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laxx goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Laxx works PO's body with a nice hook.
A head kick from Laxx lands but PO takes it in his stride.
PO looks to throw the jab but Laxx is out of range.
PO slips under a jab from Laxx .
A telegraphed right hand from PO misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Laxx tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
PO looks to score with a jab to the body but Laxx is just out of range.
Tyga Laxx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
PO lands a jab to the head.
Laxx moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck for Laxx with that takedown attempt.
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!
Laxx slips under a jab from PO.
PO is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laxx misses with a double jab.
Laxx lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but PO circles away quickly and effectively.
Laxx turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PO connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laxx . Laxx circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
PO misses with a few strikes there.
Laxx lands a head kick. PO smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
PO dodges the punch combination from Laxx .
PO lands a jab-cross combination.
Laxx takes a swing at PO's ribcage but misses.
PO throws a jab but it's blocked by Laxx .
Laxx rushes PO and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
PO has had enough of the clinch but Laxx keeps him there for the moment.
PO throws a punch but it's blocked by Laxx .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laxx .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PO leaning against his opponent.
Laxx decides to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PO lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
PO distracts Laxx with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
PO throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
PO loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
PO chips away with some ground and pound.
Laxx utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
PO throws an elbow that misses. Laxx uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in PO's guard. Nice move by Laxx !
Laxx tries to free his leg and advance position but PO is retaining full guard.
PO looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
PO has a closed guard, preventing Laxx from standing up.
PO looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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 Tyga Laxx will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
PO looks to land a combination but Laxx avoids it well.
Laxx throws a series of punches but PO avoids them all with ease.
PO unleashes a big counter combination but Laxx bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
PO goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
PO cracks Laxx with a good jab.
Laxx steps to the side to avoid the strikes from PO.
PO misses with an uppercut. Laxx saw that one coming.
PO works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from PO misses its intended target.
Laxx takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
PO digs a good hook to Laxx 's body.
Laxx doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laxx stuns PO with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laxx misses with a combination
and PO connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
PO fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laxx manages to avoid it.
Laxx 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.
PO throws an overhand right that lands on Laxx 's shoulder, as Laxx tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PO comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
PO punishes Laxx 's body with a nice straight punch.
PO throws a hook to the side of Laxx 's head but Laxx sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. PO darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laxx goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laxx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laxx throws a sloppy head kick
and PO counters with a straight right hand.
IL PO is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
PO throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laxx .
PO scores with a jab to the body.
Laxx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. PO sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laxx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract PO.
PO looks to land a left hand but Laxx moved out of range nicely.
Laxx misses with a hook. PO ducked under it nicely.
Laxx throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laxx scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
PO blocks a jab.
PO doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
PO throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PO listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laxx throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laxx slips under a jab.
IL PO seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laxx tries to clinch but PO is having none of it.
PO moves out of range of the leg kick from Laxx .
PO has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
PO keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PO throws a hook to the side of Laxx 's head but Laxx sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laxx uses good head movement to avoid the hook from PO.
PO throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
PO moves out of range as Laxx throws a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Laxx . Those never looked like landing.
Laxx scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as PO lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laxx doesn't seem phased though.
PO changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from PO.
Tyga Laxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
PO keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
IL PO comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think PO 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 for IL PO!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for IL PO!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for IL PO!
IL PO wins by unanimous decision!
IL PO decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Wilder (ranked 1645 p4p, 193 weight class) and King Diamond (ranked 4163 p4p, 418 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
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World class boxer
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, King Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wilder cracks a nice hook into Diamond's ribs.
Diamond throws a right hand that Wilder ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilder also avoids with ease.
Diamond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilder circles away quickly and effectively.
Diamond throws a combination that misses
and Wilder counters with a right hand to the body.
Wilder has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Salvatore School for the Gifted in the buildup to the fight.
Diamond misses with a few strikes there.
Wilder throws a nice head kick!
Diamond misses with a combination
and Wilder counters with a nice leg kick.
Wilder jabs Diamond to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diamond with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilder to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diamond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Wilder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilder.
No joy there for Diamond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Wilder avoids them all with ease.
Diamond tries to bum rush Wilder with a series of wild strikes but Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diamond misses with a combination
and Wilder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diamond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilder slips a jab and a cross from Diamond.
Diamond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Diamond. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder cracks Diamond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diamond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diamond looks winded!
Diamond shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wilder eats them both and turns towards Diamond to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Diamond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilder can pounce on him.
Diamond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diamond there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diamond throws a combination that misses
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
Wilder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilder scores with a sloppy right hand. Diamond should have avoided that one.
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diamond has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilder.
Diamond throws a right hand that Wilder ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilder also avoids with ease.
Wilder lands a jab.
Wilder catches Diamond with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
As Diamond looks to move away, Wilder throws a big counter combo but Diamond just gets out of the way.
Wilder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from Diamond does no damage.
Wilder fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diamond just manages to avoid it.
Wilder goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like King Diamond has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond walks into a jab.
Diamond misses with a two punch combination.
Wilder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilder dodges the punch combination from Diamond.
Wilder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wilder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diamond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diamond throws a right and a left that Wilder avoids nicely.
Wilder scores with a nice strike.
Nice cross by Wilder.
Diamond throws a nice looking combination but Wilder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilder with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilder jabs at Diamond's body.
Wilder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wilder throws a good cross that connects.
Diamond is rocked!
Diamond tries to move into range but Wilder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diamond is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilder finish him?
Wilder catches Diamond with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wilder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Diamond's cut.
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.
Wilder tests Diamond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diamond seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diamond walks into a straight right hand from Wilder.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diamond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilder throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder lands with an overhand left.
A punch combination from Diamond misses.
Wilder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wilder with a hook.
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diamond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diamond throws a nice looking combination but Wilder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diamond is breathing heavily.
Wilder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diamond.
Diamond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Diamond does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond misses with a combination
and Wilder counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wilder connects with a combination that backs up Diamond into the ropes. Wilder lands a flurry of punches that gets past Diamond's guard. Diamond is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Wilder bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Wilder!
A victorious Jack Wilder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
King Diamond spoke after the fight, saying 'That's gonna hurt in the morning. Anyone got an aspirin?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Escobar (ranked 1592 p4p, 225 weight class) and Dada Segbo (ranked 3808 p4p, 444 weight class). Segbo has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Braulio Escobar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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208 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Braulio Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dada Segbo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar blocks the body kick.
Escobar lands a jab to the head.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Segbo throws out the jab.
Segbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Escobar - just one landing.
Segbo takes one to the side of the head.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Segbo throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Escobar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Segbo avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Segbo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escobar jabs at Segbo's body.
Escobar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Segbo.
Escobar connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Segbo connects with a right hand. Escobar shakes it off.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Segbo.
Segbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Segbo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escobar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Escobar.
Segbo ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Dada Segbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Segbo misses with a body kick.
Segbo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar moves out of range as Segbo throws a body kick.
Escobar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Segbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Escobar throws a body punch but Segbo moves out of range.
Segbo wants to counter the offense by Escobar and move into the clinch position.
Escobar throws a hook but Segbo avoids it easily.
Segbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Segbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Segbo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Segbo slips a jab and a cross from Escobar.
Segbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Segbo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segbo throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Segbo slips the punch.
Escobar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wookies Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Escobar jabs Segbo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Segbo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Segbo.
Segbo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Segbo takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Segbo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Segbo slips a straight right by Escobar.
Escobar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Segbo. That one must have hurt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Segbo.
It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut.
Segbo connects with a right hand. Escobar shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Segbo moves in looking to clinch but Escobar pushes him off.
It looked like Escobar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Segbo.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Segbo moves away.
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dada Segbo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Braulio Escobar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Segbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
A jab from Segbo misses.
Escobar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Segbo.
Segbo throws a leg kick but Escobar moved away.
Segbo moves out of range of the strikes.
As Escobar backs off Segbo throws a huge counter combo but Escobar manages to avoid it all.
Escobar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Segbo works the jab nicely.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Segbo moves away and avoids it.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Segbo.
Segbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segbo takes one to the side of the head.
Escobar swats away the attempt to clinch by Segbo.
Escobar throws a big counter combination but Segbo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Segbo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Escobar back to the ropes. Segbo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Segbo moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segbo walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar.
Segbo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Escobar is rocked!
Escobar punishes Segbo's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Segbo throws a lazy body kick
and Escobar counters with a one-two to the body.
Escobar blocks a head kick by Segbo.
Segbo throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar digs a good hook to Segbo's body.
Segbo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar scores with the left hand. Segbo knows he should have avoided that one.
Segbo throws out a leg kick but Escobar moves out of range and Segbo only half commits.
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar blocks the leg kick.
Escobar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Segbo. That one must have hurt.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar connects with a body shot that sends Segbo's belly button to the back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Escobar!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Segbo.
Segbo lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar off the ropes and back into range.
Segbo connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Segbo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar connects with a single shot there.
Segbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar throws the left hand but Segbo avoids the punch easily.
Segbo moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Escobar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Segbo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Segbo with a jab.
Braulio Escobar's cut is getting worse.
Escobar throws a hook but Segbo avoids it easily.
Segbo throws a series of punches but Escobar avoids them all with ease.
Segbo lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braulio Escobar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Braulio Escobar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Escobar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Segbo looks for the body kick but Escobar saw that one coming.
Segbo defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Segbo ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
A decent looking cross lands there for Segbo.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Segbo.
Segbo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Escobar in his tracks.
Segbo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar is looking to counter punch.
Escobar throws a hook but Segbo avoids it easily.
Escobar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segbo instigates a clinch.
Escobar tries to break free but Segbo pushes him back against the ropes.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Segbo.
Segbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Segbo scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Segbo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Segbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Segbo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Segbo.
Segbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Segbo.
Escobar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Segbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Segbo lands with a nice body punch.
Dada Segbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Segbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar.
Segbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Segbo ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Segbo defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Segbo, right into the meat.
Segbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Segbo connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segbo misses with a hook
and Escobar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Escobar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Segbo tries to clinch there but Escobar circles away.
Escobar slips under a jab from Segbo.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Segbo tries to land a leg kick but Escobar saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Segbo moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Segbo.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Segbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A body shot lands from Segbo.
Segbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Segbo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Escobar's efforts to push away.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Segbo misses with a wild combination.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dada Segbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Segbo 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 as a draw!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Braulio Escobar!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Dada Segbo!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Tarlac (ranked 2290 p4p, 258 weight class) and Peter Heart (ranked 3007 p4p, 321 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Heart's choice of entrance music: Eric Church - Record Year. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Tarlac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Heart!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heart throws a series of punches but Tarlac avoids them all with ease.
Tarlac connects with a leg kick. Heart looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tarlac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tarlac throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heart throws out a loose jab but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Heart misses the target.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Heart moved away.
Heart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarlac. Tarlac obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarlac misses with a low kick as Heart jumps back.
Tarlac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tarlac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tarlac throws a push kick but Heart slaps the foot to one side.
Heart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tarlac throws out a loose jab but Heart uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heart throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tarlac slips a jab from Heart.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Heart checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart moves away from the strike by Tarlac.
Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heart.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Heart sees it coming and moves out of range.
Heart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heart slips a jab from Tarlac.
Heart lands a nice looking body shot.
Heart moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
Heart throws a jab when Tarlac was well out of range.
Tarlac throws a low kick but Heart avoids it.
Heart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarlac moves away.
Tarlac lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tarlac misses with a low kick as Heart jumps back.
Tarlac throws the kick towards the body but Heart avoids it.
Heart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarlac moves out of range as Heart strikes.
Nice defenses there by Tarlac.
It looked like Tarlac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac tries to work over Heart's front leg with a kick but Heart checks it.
Tarlac with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heart to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tarlac throws a leg kick
and Heart counters with a three punch combo that has Tarlac backing up. Tarlac nods at Heart to acknowledge the strikes.
Heart 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.
Tarlac thuds his right hand into Heart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tarlac swings for the body but Heart moves out of range.
Tarlac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tarlac wants to slow Heart down by chopping away at his legs.
Tarlac throws a body punch but Heart moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Heart on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heart bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tarlac's head.
Heart throws out a powerful jab.
Tarlac is looking to slow Heart down with leg kicks.
Heart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarlac attempts a counter takedown but Heart avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tarlac.
Heart throws a series of punches but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac jabs at Heart's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Heart will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Heart drops his hands momentarily and Tarlac takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Heart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tarlac tried to score with a low kick but Heart checks it.
Heart misses with a looping left.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heart takes a swing at Tarlac's ribcage but misses.
Tarlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heart.
Heart throws out a counter right but Tarlac avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Tarlac. That snapped Heart's head back.
Tarlac swings for the body but Heart moves out of range.
Heart scores with a one two! Tarlac had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Heart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heart.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Heart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heart scores with the left hand. Tarlac knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heart.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac throws a shot to the body.
Heart cracks Tarlac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Heart throws a looping overhand right but Tarlac ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heart manages to avoid it.
Heart ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Tarlac slips under a jab.
Tarlac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Heart moved away.
A big left from Heart misses.
Heart misses with an uppercut
and Tarlac counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heart's knee momentarily.
Heart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Tarlac misses the target.
Heart takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Heart misses with a hook to the body
and Tarlac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heart misses with a hook. Tarlac ducked under it nicely.
Tarlac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heart checks a leg kick nicely.
Heart checks a low kick from Tarlac.
Heart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Heart.
Heart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Heart. That snapped Tarlac's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Heart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heart misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tarlac, right into the meat.
Heart misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Heart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heart slips under a jab.
Heart looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tarlac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tarlac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tarlac swings away with a body shot that misses
and Heart counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Tarlac there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tarlac takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heart takes a swing at Tarlac's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Tarlac - just one landing.
Tarlac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tarlac is looking to score with low kicks.
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 Vladimir Tarlac will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tarlac attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tarlac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Heart. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heart.
A telegraphed right hand from Heart misses the target.
Tarlac throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarlac connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tarlac.
Heart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tarlac dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heart. That did some damage!
Tarlac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heart.
Tarlac throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tarlac connects with a body shot that sends Heart's belly button to the back.
Heart misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlac throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tarlac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarlac lands with a shot to the body.
Heart misses with an uppercut. Tarlac saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tarlac.
Tarlac looks to clinch
and Heart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heart checks a leg kick.
Heart avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
A little jabbing left from Heart on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heart throws a hook to the side of Tarlac's head but Tarlac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heart throws a series of punches but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac throws a low kick but Heart avoids it.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Heart sees it coming and moves out of range.
Heart listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Heart keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tarlac looks to score with a jab to the body but Heart is just out of range.
A big left from Heart misses.
Tarlac feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heart's calf.
Tarlac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heart is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Heart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tarlac misses with a wild body shot.
Heart scores with the left hand. Tarlac knows he should have avoided that one.
Heart throws a nice looking combination but Tarlac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac throws a leg kick which misses Heart's front leg but catches the back leg as Heart tries to avoid it.
Heart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Heart misses its intended target.
Heart looks to land a right hand but Tarlac moved out of range.
Tarlac tries to counter with a takedown but Heart is quick to defend against it.
Heart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a hook to the body
and Heart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heart slips a jab and a cross from Tarlac.
Heart unleashes a big counter combination but Tarlac bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Heart moved away.
Tarlac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac is looking to slow Heart down with leg kicks.
Heart looks to land a right hand but Tarlac moved out of range.
Tarlac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tarlac moves away from the strike by Heart.
Vladimir Tarlac is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarlac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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 Vladimir Tarlac.
Well Tarlac 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Vladimir Tarlac wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Vladimir Tarlac misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Peter Heart had this to say: 'Fuck this! Let's do it again.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Rigano (ranked 2289 p4p, 283 weight class) and Tom McGettigan (ranked 2654 p4p, 319 weight class). Tom McGettigan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cliff Rigano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tom McGettigan!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rigano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGettigan but McGettigan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGettigan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rigano.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rigano throws a big counter combination but McGettigan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tom McGettigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Rigano is having none of it.
It looked like Rigano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGettigan.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Rigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGettigan fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGettigan throws a shot from downtown. Rigano moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Rigano misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan lands a right hook to the body.
McGettigan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rigano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rigano.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Rigano goes for a takedown attempt but McGettigan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rigano goes for a double leg but McGettigan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as McGettigan continues to drive forward.
Rigano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGettigan darts in and clinches Rigano up against the ropes.
McGettigan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rigano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGettigan is defending well.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Rigano uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGettigan lands with a left to the head.
McGettigan lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGettigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rigano blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan gets underhooks to prevent Rigano's takedown attempt.
McGettigan tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing McGettigan back against the ropes.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Rigano.
A right hook to the body lands for McGettigan.
McGettigan stops a takedown attempt from Rigano.
Rigano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGettigan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
McGettigan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGettigan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGettigan gets underhooks to prevent Rigano's takedown attempt.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
McGettigan lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom McGettigan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGettigan tries to sprawl but Rigano drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McGettigan is controlling Rigano's trapped leg to prevent Rigano from advancing to side control.
McGettigan is pressing down on Rigano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rigano trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
Rigano passes McGettigan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGettigan tries to roll over but Rigano keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano wants to control but McGettigan is keeping him busy.
Rigano 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGettigan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGettigan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGettigan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rigano is pushing down on McGettigan's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGettigan is fighting to maintain full guard but Rigano has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two 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.
McGettigan is staying active underneath Rigano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGettigan is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rigano trying to mount his opponent but McGettigan defends it.
McGettigan is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGettigan moves in looking to clinch but Rigano pushes him off.
McGettigan stuns Rigano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rigano.
McGettigan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Rigano dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGettigan is looking to clinch.
Rigano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGettigan moves into range and clinches up with Rigano.
Rigano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGettigan is defending well.
Rigano goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGettigan prevents it.
McGettigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rigano is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Rigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGettigan lands a body shot.
Rigano blocks an uppercut.
Tom McGettigan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from McGettigan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from McGettigan as the two fighters clinch.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
McGettigan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Rigano takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano tries to score a body lock takedown but McGettigan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rigano blocking some punches.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Rigano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rigano is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by McGettigan.
McGettigan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGettigan tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGettigan lands a shoulder strike.
McGettigan digs a right hand underneath Rigano's ribcage. Rigano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGettigan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rigano blocks a body shot from McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rigano goes for a takedown attempt but McGettigan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGettigan takes the fight into the clinch.
Rigano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
McGettigan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGettigan.
A right hand to the body from McGettigan.
Rigano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGettigan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGettigan moves in looking to clinch but Rigano pushes him off.
McGettigan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGettigan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rigano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom McGettigan really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rigano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGettigan throws a series of strikes that have Rigano backpedaling.
Rigano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGettigan finds it's way round the side to connect with Rigano's head.
No luck for Rigano with that takedown attempt.
McGettigan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rigano's head.
McGettigan has managed to clinch.
Rigano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McGettigan regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rigano trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
Rigano throwing strikes from guard but McGettigan blocks nicely.
McGettigan controls Rigano momentarily but Rigano frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan 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.
McGettigan is still trying to improve position.
Rigano trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGettigan can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGettigan looking for a sweep. Not yet McGettigan, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGettigan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rigano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tom McGettigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rigano slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan tries to clinch there but Rigano circles away.
McGettigan tries to clinch up but Rigano circles away and keeps his distance.
McGettigan pushes Rigano up against the ropes in a clinch.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGettigan prevents the takedown attempt.
Rigano blocking some punches.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rigano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGettigan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Rigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGettigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rigano blocks a body shot from McGettigan.
Rigano is trying to drag McGettigan to the mat but McGettigan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
McGettigan lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom McGettigan dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McGettigan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rigano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGettigan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGettigan is pressed up against the ropes. Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGettigan down to the mat. McGettigan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rigano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGettigan tries to clinch there but Rigano circles away.
Tom McGettigan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from McGettigan misses.
McGettigan scores with a jab to the body.
Rigano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGettigan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigano was well out of range. Poor timing from McGettigan.
McGettigan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGettigan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McGettigan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano keeping moving, preventing McGettigan from controlling successfully.
Rigano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGettigan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGettigan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rigano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tom McGettigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rigano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rigano throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McGettigan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
McGettigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGettigan looking to pass the guard.
Rigano lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Rigano looking for a guillotine here but McGettigan defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rigano has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McGettigan doesn't defend quickly enough and Rigano has managed to lock this one up! Can McGettigan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rigano on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cliff Rigano!
During a confident post fight interview, Cliff Rigano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cayden Cadman (ranked 1421 p4p, 166 weight class) and Roger Dawson (ranked 2684 p4p, 293 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 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 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cayden Cadman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dawson tests Cadman 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cadman swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cadman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Dawson is predictable there
and Cadman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cadman has Dawson up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadman being controlled against the ropes.
Cadman misses with some punches.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dawson taking a breather.
Cadman just leaning against Dawson, taking a breather.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Cadman avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the ropes.
Cadman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dawsons head.
Cadman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cadman clobbers Dawson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cadman throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadman works the jab nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dawson, as that shot connected.
Nice shot lands for Cadman .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cadman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cadman scores with a nice right hand.
Dawson is rocked!
Cadman punishes Dawson's body with a nice straight punch.
Cadman lands a big right hand that sends Dawson crashing to the mat! Cadman stays standing though and waves Dawson back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dawson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cadman .
A nice side step and Dawson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cadman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dawson lands a jab to the head.
Cadman connects with a right hand. Dawson shakes it off.
Dawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cadman finish him?
Dawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dawson seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman looks to land a right hand but Dawson moved out of range.
Dawson throws a right hand that misses
and Cadman counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dawson sprawling to the canvas! Dawson rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cadman finish him?!
Dawson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dawson throws an off balance right hand
letting Cadman counter with a right hand.
Cadman cracks Dawson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dawson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cadman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dawson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Cadman !
Cayden Cadman took some time post fight to say the following; 'I am the face of the division, and after this win I want Escobar #NEWERA #Cadmantime '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobo Nielsen (ranked 505 p4p, 61 weight class) and Froyo Hoyo (ranked 853 p4p, 99 weight class). Hoyo has chosen Bad to the bone 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobo Nielsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Froyo Hoyo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoyo missing with a left hand there. Nielsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoyo. Nielsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nielsen throws a sloppy head kick
and Hoyo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoyo jabs Nielsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoyo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hoyo jabs Nielsen right on the nose. Nielsen blinks but takes it well.
Hoyo jabs Nielsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoyo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Nielsen misses the target.
Nielsen misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen throws a looping overhand right but Hoyo ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Hoyo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been hearing reports that Nielsen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nielsen jabs Hoyo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoyo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nielsen throws a right hand that misses
and Hoyo counters with a left and a right that stings Nielsen.
Bobo Nielsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielsen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoyo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hoyo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nielsen blocks a head kick by Hoyo.
Nielsen misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hoyo to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoyo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nielsen rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoyo throws an overhand right that lands on Nielsen's shoulder, as Nielsen tries to avoid the shot.
Nielsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nielsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoyo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nielsen.
Froyo Hoyo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nielsen. Hoyo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nielsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoyo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Nielsen throws a big shot that misses.
Nielsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nielsen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nielsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nielsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoyo.
Good standup being displayed there by Nielsen as he connects with a hook.
Hoyo lands a glancing blow to the side of Nielsen's head.
Nielsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nielsen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Hoyo counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Froyo Hoyo 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.
Hoyo defending well as Nielsen loads up on a big left hand.
Hoyo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Froyo Hoyo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nielsen swings widly with a right hand
and Hoyo counters with a nice uppercut.
Nielsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoyo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nielsen misses with a left hand
and Hoyo counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Nielsen.
Hoyo connects with a crisp jab.
Hoyo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoyo takes one to the chin there.
Nielsen ducks under a wild hook from Hoyo.
Nielsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoyo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoyo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen swings widly with a right hand
and Hoyo counters with a nice body shot.
Nielsen misses with a hook
and Hoyo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nielsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoyo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Hoyo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoyo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nielsen.
Nielsen backing away here, and Hoyo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nielsen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nielsen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nielsen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hoyo counter with a right hand.
Nielsen throws a head kick but Hoyo moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoyo! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Hoyo. Beautiful body shot.
Nielsen staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyo slips under a jab from Nielsen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nielsen. Hoyo does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Hoyo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoyo misses with a looping left.
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!
Hoyo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nielsens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nielsen throws a push kick but Hoyo slaps the foot to one side.
Hoyo ducks under a wild hook from Nielsen.
Nielsen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hoyo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Hoyo.
Nielsen throws a lazy body kick
and Nielsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoyo lands with an overhand left.
Hoyo lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Froyo Hoyo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Nielsen. Beautiful body shot.
Hoyo misses the shot to the body.
Nielsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoyo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nielsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoyo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoyo defending well as Nielsen loads up on a big left hand.
Nielsen misses with a head kick.
Hoyo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoyo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nielsen is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyo stuns Nielsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nielsen swings widly with a right hand
and Nielsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nielsen throws a lazy head kick
and Hoyo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoyo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hoyo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nielsen.
Nielsen misses with a hook
and Hoyo counters with a left to the body.
Nielsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoyo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nielsen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hoyo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nielsen.
Nielsen is looking to score with low kicks.
A shot to the body from Hoyo misses
and Nielsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoyo lands the left hand.
Hoyo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoyo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nielsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nielsen throwing a counter right hand but Hoyo manages to avoid it.
Nielsen throws a hook but Hoyo blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielsen scores with a jab to the head.
Hoyo lands a right hook to the body.
Nielsen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hoyo lands a jab.
Hoyo lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoyo misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Froyo Hoyo really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hoyo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nielsen blocks a jab.
Nielsen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hoyo will feel that in the morning.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoyo misses the target.
Hoyo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nielsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nielsen throws a body kick that misses
letting Hoyo counter with a right hand.
Hoyo scores with a jab to the body.
Hoyo slips under a jab from Nielsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen throws a body punch but Hoyo moves out of range.
Nielsen misses the shot to the body.
Nielsen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHoyo.
Hoyo throws a lazy right hand but Nielsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen moves out of range as Hoyo strikes.
A quick step to the side and Nielsen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nielsen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hoyo was covering up waiting for the punch and Nielsen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hoyo trying to control the position here.
Nielsen postures up in Hoyo's guard and throws a big left but Hoyo blocks it.
Nielsen trying to control but Hoyo is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoyo has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyo seems keen to control Nielsen's posture.
Hoyo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoyo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nielsen.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hoyo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nielsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoyo trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Hoyo misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoyo as he connects with a hook.
Nielsen cracks Hoyo with a right hand to the side of 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 Bobo Nielsen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nielsen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoyo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hoyo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nielsen checks it well.
Hoyo throws a sloppy body shot
and Nielsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck for Nielsen with that takedown attempt.
Hoyo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hoyo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Froyo Hoyo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nielsen wants to control but Hoyo is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen lands some shots froms side control.
Nielsen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hoyo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nielsen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hoyo is avoiding damage well.
Hoyo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nielsen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nielsen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hoyo because Nielsen loaded up on that one.
Nielsen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nielsen raining down shots from the mount!
Hoyo tries to hold on but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen scoring with strikes but Hoyo is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyo is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Hoyo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nielsen lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Hoyo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nielsen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hoyo?
Hoyo is rocked!
Nielsen lands a nice shot to the head.
Bobo Nielsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoyo is still in real trouble! Can Nielsen finish him?
Hoyo takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Nielsen's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobo Nielsen!
Bobo Nielsen is the new featherweight champion!
An intense looking Bobo Nielsen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Felt the Power and couldn't handle it.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tuccio Turturro (ranked 1230 p4p, 165 weight class) and Steve Cusumano (ranked 1950 p4p, 245 weight class). Turturro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2 Pac - All Eyez On Me. Cusumano has chosen Gamefire as his entrance music. Steve Cusumano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuccio Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Cusumano!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cusumano throws a combination. Turturro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left and a right from Cusumano both land. Nice combination.
Turturro is rocked!
Turturro misses with a body kick.
Oh Turturro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turturro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cusumano. That snapped Turturro's head back.
Turturro darts in looking for a takedown but Cusumano gets double underhooks and turns Turturro into the ropes.
Sloppy strikes from Cusumano. Those never looked like landing.
Cusumano thuds a left hand into Turturro's body.
Turturro wants to clinch.
Turturro seems to have got his legs back now.
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turturro counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turturro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cusumano smiles and moves away.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuccio Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cusumano jabs at Turturro's body.
Turturro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turturro misses with a double jab
and Cusumano counters with a left and a right that stings Turturro.
Turturro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turturro jumps guard but Cusumano turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cusumano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano scores with a nice strike.
Cusumano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turturro drives through and clinches with Cusumano against the ropes.
Turturro tries to score a body lock takedown but Cusumano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Turturro goes for a takedown attempt but Cusumano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Turturro dives in for a single leg takedown but Cusumano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Despite the aggression on Cusumano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cusumano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Turturro throws a big shot that misses.
Cusumano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
Cusumano throws a monster overhand right that drops Turturro! Cusumano follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cusumano!
Our winner, Steve Cusumano, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitzi Glozman (ranked 449 p4p, 66 weight class) and Johnny Twborg (ranked 1102 p4p, 140 weight class). Twborg has chosen I'l beat yo azz! as his entrance music. Mitzi Glozman had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitzi Glozman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Twborg!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glozman misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Glozman finds it's way through Twborg's defenses.
Glozman avoids the body shot from Twborg.
Johnny Twborg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glozman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Twborg swings for the body but Glozman moves out of range.
Glozman moves into the clinch successfully.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Twborg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Glozman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Glozman looking to throw knees to the head but Twborg is blocking nicely.
Glozman lands a nice knee to the body.
Twborg looks winded!
Glozman looking to throw knees to the head but Twborg is blocking nicely.
Glozman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've been informed that Twborg has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Glozman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Twborg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Twborg tries to work over Glozman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Twborg prevents a body shot from Glozman.
Glozman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Twborg misses with a punch to the body.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Twborg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Twborg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glozman looking to throw knees to the head but Twborg is blocking nicely.
Twborg tries to work over Glozman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twborg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glozman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Twborg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Glozman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Glozman looking to throw knees to the head but Twborg is blocking nicely.
Glozman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Twborg.
Glozman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Twborg.
Twborg lands a nice shot to the body.
Twborg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Glozman backwards.
Twborg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glozman's elbow.
Twborg can't find room to land a body shot as Glozman controls the action.
Glozman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Twborg is defending well for now.
Twborg misses with the head strike.
Twborg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glozman takes a shot to the head.
Twborg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Glozman.
A nice left hand lands by Twborg.
Twborg misses with a punch to the body.
Twborg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glozman has a couple of punches blocked by Twborg.
Twborg scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Twborg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twborg tries to work over Glozman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Twborg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Twborg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Glozman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Twborg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Twborg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glozman misses with a knee to the head.
Twborg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Glozman trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Twborg.
Twborg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Glozman backwards.
Glozman prevents a body shot from Twborg.
Glozman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Twborg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Glozman.
Twborg gets through Glozman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Twborg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Twborg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glozman's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Twborg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Twborg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Twborg.
Twborg tries to throw a body punch but Glozman avoids it by throwing Twborg back against the ropes.
Twborg lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Twborg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Twborg lands a leg kick that knocks Glozman off balance momentarily.
Twborg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Glozman misses with a body shot.
Glozman lands a nice hook to Twborg's body. Twborg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Twborg lands a left and a right that send Glozman crashing to the mat, dazed. Twborg thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Glozman is rocked!
It looks like Mitzi Glozman has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Twborg scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Glozman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Twborg misses the shot to the body.
Twborg works Glozman's body with a nice hook.
Twborg flashes Glozman a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Glozman's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Glozman crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Twborg punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Twborg!
Johnny Twborg decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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