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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gene Tunney (ranked 20135 p4p, 525 weight class) and Kenny Knight (ranked 5465 p4p, 446 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gene Tunney !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Knight!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tunney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knight slips under a jab from Tunney .
Nice takedown defense from Tunney . No joy for Knight on that attempt.
Tunney is looking for a counter combo.
Knight feints and as Tunney raises his hands in defense, Knight changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Tunney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tunney haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tunney looking for a sweep. Not yet Tunney , not yet.
Knight slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knight wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tunney , who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Tunney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tunney is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Tunney 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tunney is looking for a sweep.
Knight is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tunney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knight tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tunney gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tunney is working to get back to half guard.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Tunney is holding on tight.
Knight jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tunney manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tunney is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Knight dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tunney fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Knight.
Tunney misses with a body shot.
Knight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Knight misses with a takedown
and Tunney counters with a stiff right hand.
Tunney misses the jab.
Tunney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tunney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tunney misses with a looping left.
Knight lands with a straight right. Tunney didn't see that one coming.
Tunney misses with a straight left.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight shoots in and bounces Tunney off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tunney is keeping the position for now.
Tunney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knight sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tunney keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Tunney .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knight drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tunney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tunney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tunney !
Tunney decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tunney throws a big shot that misses.
Knight feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tunney keeps the fight on the outside.
Knight manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tunney on his heels. He'll look to pass Tunney 's guard now, I'm sure.
Knight is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tunney wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tunney is trying to control the position but Knight postures up.
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 Gene Tunney will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tunney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knight fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tunney to the ground. Knight is now in Tunney 's guard.
Knight preventing the sweep.
Knight is standing up over Tunney . Tunney looks to escape but Knight dives into side control.
Knight working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knight working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Knight has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunney tries to bench press Knight off him but Knight keeps the position.
Knight is trying to get an arm triangle but Tunney is defending well.
Tunney tries to improve position but can't.
Knight is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tunney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tunney tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.
Knight is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tunney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tunney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knight wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kenny Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tunney can't do much from the bottom here.
Knight tries for a kimura but Tunney is defending well.
Tunney manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tunney pulls his head out easily.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight tries to roll over but Tunney keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tunney trying to control the pace.
Gene Tunney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knight has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Kenny Knight!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Kenny Knight!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Kenny Knight!
Kenny Knight wins by unanimous decision!
Kenny Knight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Chernishev (ranked 3208 p4p, 338 weight class) and John Eugemia (ranked 15709 p4p, 538 weight class). Chernishev comes to the ring accompanied by MC Hovanskiy - Father in the building. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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157 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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Chernishev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Eugemia!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eugemia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eugemia lands in his opponent's guard.
Chernishev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Eugemia tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard.
Eugemia controlling from the top position.
Eugemia tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard.
Eugemia stopping the sweep attempt from Chernishev.
Eugemia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Eugemia tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugemia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eugemia told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Chernishev keeping full guard, as Eugemia tries to pass.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Eugemia from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugemia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chernishev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eugemia throwing strikes but missing.
Eugemia wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving.
Eugemia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Eugemia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eugemia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chernishev tries to avoid it but Eugemia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chernishev to the ground. Chernishev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chernishev tries to counter with a takedown but Eugemia is quick to defend against it.
Nice straight punches there by Eugemia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eugemia.
Eugemia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eugemia gets a takedown into half guard.
Eugemia is trying to control. Chernishev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chernishev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chernishev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chernishev cracks Eugemia with a solid left hand.
Eugemia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chernishev is fighting to break Eugemia's control of his arms but Eugemia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eugemia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chernishev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eugemia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chernishev manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Eugemia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chernishev checks a low kick from Eugemia.
Eugemia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chernishev.
Chernishev misses with a leg kick
so Eugemia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Eugemia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eugemia trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Eugemia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chernishev working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugemia tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard.
Eugemia postures up.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Eugemia from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernishev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eugemia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
John Eugemia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chernishev wants to sweep but no luck.
Eugemia trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eugemia tries to bum rush Chernishev with a series of wild strikes but Chernishev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eugemia.
Eugemia tries for a takedown but Chernishev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eugemia fails with the takedown.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chernishev. Eugemia shrugs it off though.
Eugemia goes for a double leg but Chernishev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chernishev continues to drive forward.
Chernishev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sergey Chernishev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Eugemia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Eugemia.
Chernishev scores with a body shot.
Eugemia darts in and clinches Chernishev up against the ropes.
Eugemia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chernishev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chernishev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eugemia is keeping busy.
Chernishev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eugemia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugemia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chernishev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chernishev is trying to break free.
Chernishev stops a takedown attempt from Eugemia.
Eugemia is working for takedown but Chernishev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Eugemia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chernishev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernishev throws a lazy right hand but Eugemia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eugemia was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
That kick from Chernishev tenderised Eugemia's leg. Eugemia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eugemia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eugemia darts in looking for a takedown but Chernishev gets double underhooks and turns Eugemia into the ropes.
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 Sergey Chernishev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chernishev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eugemia.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eugemia lands a head kick!
Eugemia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernishev.
Eugemia rushes Chernishev and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chernishev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eugemia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chernishev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eugemia wants a takedown but no success here.
Sergey Chernishev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Eugemia.
Eugemia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eugemia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chernishev is working Eugemia over against the ropes.
Eugemia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chernishev pushes Eugemia back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chernishev is pressed up against the ropes. Eugemia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chernishev down to the mat. Chernishev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugemia throws a head kick that misses.
Eugemia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eugemia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chernishev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John Eugemia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chernishev wants to slow Eugemia down by chopping away at his legs.
Eugemia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chernishev shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eugemia is defended easily by Chernishev.
Eugemia with a poor takedown
and Chernishev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chernishev wants to control but Eugemia is keeping him busy.
Chernishev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Eugemia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chernishev controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia wants to control but Chernishev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chernishev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Eugemia reverses the position - he's now on top in Chernishev's guard.
Eugemia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chernishev keeping full guard, as Eugemia tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernishev managing to control the position.
Eugemia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eugemia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chernishev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eugemia has managed to get both his arms back between Chernishev's legs - danger averted.
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 Sergey Chernishev.
I think Chernishev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for John Eugemia!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for John Eugemia!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for John Eugemia!
John Eugemia wins by unanimous decision!
John Eugemia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Dawson (ranked 3636 p4p, 381 weight class) and Milo Markovic (ranked 4096 p4p, 416 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Milo Markovic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawson fails to land the takedown.
Markovic shoots in for a takedown but Dawson shows good takedown defense.
Dawson scores with a jab.
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Markovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawson tries to avoid it but Markovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawson to the ground. Dawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Markovic backs away, Dawson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dawson. That did some damage!
Markovic drops his hands momentarily and Dawson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Markovic ducks right into an uppercut from Dawson.
Dawson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dawson sizes up Markovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dawson connects with a leg kick. Markovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Markovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Markovic is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Markovic showed some decent athleticism there.
Markovic is still in real trouble! Can Dawson finish him?
Dawson wants to get back to full guard.
Markovic seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic thows a huge punch but Dawson dodges it nicely.
Dawson is refusing to be controlled, as Markovic sits in half guard.
Markovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Dawson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Markovic is controlling the pace.
Markovic is trying to control. Dawson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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.
Dawson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Markovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dawson looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Dawson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markovic circles away.
Dawson throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Markovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawson as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Dawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Markovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dawson.
Roger Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dawson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dawson misses with a straight left.
Markovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dawson can pounce on him.
Markovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Dawson looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dawson is not content to let Markovic control the position.
Markovic throwing strikes but Dawson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Markovic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Markovic is squirming around, avoiding Dawson's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Markovic regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dawson is pressing down on Markovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Markovic is holding on for now.
Markovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Markovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Markovic is trying to control the position but Dawson postures up.
Markovic wants to hit a switch here but Dawson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Markovic there!
Dawson controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson wants to control the pace but Markovic is squirming around nicely.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markovic can do to turn this around?
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.
Dawson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Markovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dawson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Dawson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
That's time! Dawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dawson throws a lazy head kick
and Markovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Milo Markovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markovic shoots in but no luck this time.
As Markovic backs away, Dawson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dawson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Markovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
Markovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dawson throws a solid leg kick but Markovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dawson.
Dawson tries to land a leg kick but Markovic saw it coming and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Dawson.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markovic is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Dawson misses with a right hand
and Markovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Dawson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markovic.
Markovic gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Markovic scores with a jab to the head.
Markovic shoots in for a takedown but Dawson shows good takedown defense.
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!
Dawson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Markovic momentarily.
Markovic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dawson quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic is just content to waste time from the top position. Dawson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Markovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Markovic trying to control the action but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Markovic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Markovic cracks Dawson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Markovic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dawson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dawson tries to improve position but can't.
Milo Markovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dawson regains half guard, as Markovic was trying to land strikes.
Markovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roger Dawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markovic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Markovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Roger Dawson!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Roger Dawson!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Roger Dawson!
Roger Dawson wins by unanimous decision!
Roger Dawson 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tae Shik Cha (ranked 3406 p4p, 311 weight class) and Godric Shackleford (ranked 3932 p4p, 331 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cha might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Disturbed - Decadence. 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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30
156 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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28
157 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Tae Shik Cha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Godric Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cha misses with a hook
and Shackleford counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Shackleford misses its intended target.
Shackleford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cha.
Shackleford has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cha is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cha misses with an uppercut.
Shackleford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cha checks it well.
Donk. Cha catches Shackleford right on the button with a cross.
Shackleford ducks under a wild hook from Cha.
Cha misses the shot to the body.
Shackleford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cha.
Shackleford ducks under a wild hook from Cha.
A telegraphed right hand from Cha misses the target.
Cha looks to throw the jab but Shackleford is out of range.
Shackleford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tae Shik Cha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shackleford makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cha throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Cha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shackleford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cha.
Shackleford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shackleford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shackleford misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Shackleford finds it's target.
Shackleford ducks under a wild hook from Cha.
Cha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shackleford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shackleford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cha.
Shackleford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shackleford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cha.
It seemed like Shackleford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shackleford.
Cha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Shackleford.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shackleford.
Shackleford connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Shackleford.
Shackleford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shackleford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cha.
Cha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cha connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Cha.
Shackleford moves away from the strike by Cha.
Cha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cha misses the shot to the body.
Shackleford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shackleford throws a jab when Cha was well out of range.
Cha scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Cha misses.
Cha misses with a straight left.
Cha looks to throw the jab but Shackleford is out of range.
Shackleford misses with a few strikes there.
Cha throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Shackleford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cha misses with a body punch
letting Shackleford counter with a right hand.
Cha digs a good hook to Shackleford's body.
Cha misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Godric Shackleford will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cha slips a straight right by Shackleford.
Cha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shackleford.
Cha throws a looping overhand right but Shackleford ducks down to avoid it.
Cha throws a lazy right hand but Shackleford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shackleford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cha throws out the jab.
Cha throws a lazy right hand but Shackleford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cha swings for the body but Shackleford moves out of range.
Cha throws the left hand but Shackleford avoids the punch easily.
Shackleford throws a counter combo.
Cha misses the shot to the body.
Shackleford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shackleford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford throws a hook but Cha blocks it.
Godric Shackleford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Shackleford.
Shackleford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cha momentarily.
Shackleford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cha.
Cha misses with a looping left.
Cha misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Cha's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cha swings for the body but Shackleford moves out of range.
Shackleford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shackleford slips under a jab.
Cha throws a jab but it's blocked by Shackleford.
Cha throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Cha.
Shackleford tries to move into range but Cha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shackleford misses with a body kick.
Cha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shackleford slips a jab from Cha.
Cha lands a nice hook to Shackleford's body. Shackleford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cha slips under a jab from Shackleford.
Shackleford throws a jab but it's blocked by Cha.
Cha with a jab.
Shackleford is rocked!
Shackleford throws the left hand but Cha avoids the punch easily.
Shackleford is still on wobbly legs! Can Cha finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cha throws an overhand right that drops Shackleford like a sack of potatoes! Cha dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tae Shik Cha!
After winning the bout, Tae Shik Cha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Reilly (ranked 2686 p4p, 322 weight class) and Bradford Forbes (ranked 2468 p4p, 300 weight class). Reilly comes to the ring accompanied by The Whispers - Rock Steady. 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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29
211 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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28
208 lbs
10 - 7 - 2 |
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Bradford Forbes!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly blocks a jab.
Reilly slips a jab from Forbes.
Forbes blocks a head kick by Reilly.
Nice straight punches there by Reilly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reilly.
Forbes misses with a hook.
Reilly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Forbes misses the body punch
and Reilly counters with a one-two to the body.
Forbes throws a combination. Reilly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Forbes throws a hook but Reilly avoids it easily.
Reilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Forbes.
A jab from Reilly does it's job there.
Reilly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Forbes to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Forbes.
Mike Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reilly staying out of range there.
Forbes shoots in but Reilly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reilly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reilly trying to control the position.
Forbes trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
Forbes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reilly haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Reilly working a defensive guard here.
Forbes trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
Forbes preventing the sweep.
Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Forbes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Forbes misses the jab.
Reilly is looking to counter the offense by Forbes and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradford Forbes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Forbes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
Reilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Forbes.
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Forbes moved out of range nicely.
Forbes throws a hook but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Forbes manages to circle out of the way.
Forbes connects with a looping right hand.
Reilly slips under a jab from Forbes.
Reilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Forbes with the counter takedown but Reilly avoids it easily.
Forbes misses with a right hand
and Reilly counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly has closed the distance and engaged Forbes in a clinch.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Forbes tries to pull guard but Reilly won't allow it.
Forbes stalling in the clinch but Reilly improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly tries to work over Forbes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Forbes avoids a wild elbow strike from Reilly.
Forbes blocking some punches.
Forbes misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Forbes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes gets control of Reilly's arms and successfully pulls guard. Forbes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Reilly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Forbes on the ground.
Forbes keeping full guard, as Reilly tries to pass.
Reilly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reilly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reilly escapes and throws Forbes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Reilly controls the position from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reilly continues to stall.
Forbes is trying to control Reilly's posture but Reilly avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Reilly dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Forbes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reilly tries to counter by clinching up but Forbes breaks away and moves out of range.
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forbes.
As Forbes tries to get set, Reilly tries to push him back and clinch up but Forbes manages to avoid the attempt.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
Forbes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Forbes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reilly at a distance.
Forbes 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.
Forbes misses with a lunging right hand
and Reilly counters by moving into the clinch.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes is trying to pull guard but Reilly has him pressed against the ropes.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Forbes.
Reilly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Forbes blocks an uppercut.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Forbes backwards.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly presses Forbes against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Forbes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reilly walks away with a smile on his face. Forbes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Forbes throws an off balance right hand
and Reilly counters by clinching up.
Forbes blocks an uppercut.
Mike Reilly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Forbes drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Forbes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Reilly has passed into half guard!
Reilly is trying to control. Forbes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reilly stalling away here and it's allowed Forbes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Forbes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reilly passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forbes keeps working.
Forbes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reilly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reilly trying to control the position but Forbes is working away.
Bradford Forbes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Forbes is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Reilly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reilly has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Mike Reilly!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Mike Reilly!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Mike Reilly!
Mike Reilly wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Mike Reilly, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Gartzen (ranked 3336 p4p, 384 weight class) and Alexandre Ribeiro (ranked 1244 p4p, 167 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ribeiro's choice of entrance music: Ratos de Porao - Sofrer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
222 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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30
226 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muhammad Gartzen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexandre Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro lands a right hook to the body.
Ribeiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ribeiro scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Gartzen.
Gartzen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribeiro lands a really nice looking cross but Gartzen seems unphased.
It looks like Muhammad Gartzen has been cut.
Gartzen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alexandre Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Gartzen throws a body kick.
Gartzen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro clinches.
Gartzen misses with the head strike.
Gartzen wants to break free but Ribeiro has control.
Ribeiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribeiro wants the takedown. Gartzen is fighting it off but Ribeiro persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gartzen's guard against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribeiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ribeiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gartzen prevents Ribeiro from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Gartzen is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ribeiro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ribeiro moves into full mount!
Ribeiro working for a guillotine from mount but Gartzen is in no mood to give up.
Ribeiro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gartzen is on top in guard.
Ribeiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is trying to control. Gartzen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gartzen wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
Ribeiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gartzen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is trying to work for a kimura but Gartzen is defending well.
Ribeiro is trying to control. Gartzen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Ribeiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muhammad Gartzen'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.
Gartzen throws a head kick that Ribeiro semi-blocks.
It looks like Alexandre Ribeiro has been cut.
Ribeiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gartzen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Gartzen.
Ribeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gartzen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ribeiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gartzen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribeiro throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that misses
and Gartzen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gartzen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gartzen ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
A slow jab from Ribeiro misses its intended target.
Gartzen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexandre Ribeiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Gartzen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro lands with an overhand left.
Gartzen moves away from the strike by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro connects with a single shot there.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Gartzen.
Gartzen throws a hook but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Ribeiro lands the left hand.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ribeiro lands a jab-cross combination.
Muhammad Gartzen's cut is getting worse.
Ribeiro misses the shot to the body.
Gartzen moves forwards but Ribeiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gartzen misses with a head kick.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gartzen moves away.
Ribeiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gartzen. Gartzen obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ribeiro takes one to the chin there.
Gartzen moves away from the strike by Ribeiro.
Gartzen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribeiro tests Gartzen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gartzen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribeiro misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gartzen to counter with a crisp jab.
Gartzen misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gartzen.
Ribeiro feints the counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro with a hook.
Muhammad Gartzen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gartzen moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
Gartzen moves forwards but Ribeiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Ribeiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Gartzen counters with a nice uppercut.
Gartzen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gartzen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
Ribeiro digs a good hook to Gartzen's body.
Ribeiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Gartzen misses the target.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gartzen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Ribeiro misses.
Gartzen is looking for a counter combo.
Ribeiro lands with a nice body punch.
Gartzen slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Muhammad Gartzen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro works Gartzen's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ribeiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gartzen.
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that lands on Gartzen's shoulder, as Gartzen tries to avoid the shot.
Ribeiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gartzen backs up against the ropes.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Gartzen.
Ribeiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribeiro misses with the combination.
Ribeiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gartzen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gartzen staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Ribeiro misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gartzen.
Gartzen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jeez, Muhammad Gartzen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Ribeiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribeiro.
Good shot there by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Muhammad Gartzen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexandre Ribeiro!
A relieved looking Alexandre Ribeiro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 2604 p4p, 282 weight class) and Cayden Cadman (ranked 1020 p4p, 128 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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163 lbs
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167 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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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
29 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cayden Cadman !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cadman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev throws a jab when Cadman was well out of range.
Cadman misses with a straight left.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev avoids the body shot from Cadman .
Cadman tries to clinch up
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman lands a big right hand that sends Bakiyev crashing to the mat! Cadman stays standing though and waves Bakiyev back to his feet!
Bakiyev is rocked!
It looks like Toktogulovich Bakiyev has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadman is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Bakiyev flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bakiyev is out cold! Cadman holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cayden Cadman !
Cayden Cadman made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the face of the division, and after this win I want Escobar #NEWERA #Cadmantime '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leeland Lillard (ranked 1195 p4p, 162 weight class) and Coke Montana (ranked 1611 p4p, 215 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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217 lbs
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209 lbs
24 - 13 - 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
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leeland Lillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coke Montana!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lillard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Montana to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lillard is trying to keep Montana in close.
Lillard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lillard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lillard holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lillard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lillard is pulling down on Montana's head. It's preventing any offense from Montana, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Montana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Montana tries to clinch up.
Lillard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Montana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lillard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Montana tries to clinch there but Lillard circles away.
Lillard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Montana just manages to avoid it.
Lillard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lillard darts in looking for a takedown but Montana gets double underhooks and turns Lillard into the ropes.
Lillard misses with a left hand
and Lillard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montana tries to clinch up.
Montana takes the fight into the clinch.
Lillard lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Coke Montana has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lillard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Montana breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lillard. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montana checks a leg kick nicely.
Montana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lillard with a body shot.
Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Lillard circles away.
Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Lillard circles away.
Montana rushes Lillard and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lillard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana misses with a knee strike.
Montana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Montana working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coke Montana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Montana lands with a straight right. Lillard didn't see that one coming.
Lillard misses with a body shot.
Montana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lillard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lillard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montana clinches.
Lillard slows down the pace here.
Montana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Lillard.
Montana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lillard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Montana smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Lillard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Montana doesn't seem phased though.
Montana drives through and clinches with Lillard against the ropes.
Montana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Montana to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lillard trying to control the position.
Lillard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Montana passes into half guard.
Montana looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lillard is trying to control but can't.
Montana is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lillard is trying to maintain the position but Montana is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montana closes the distance and clinches.
Montana breaks from the clinch.
Montana wants to clinch
and Lillard counters with a left and a right that stings Montana.
Montana tries to clinch but Lillard moves out of range.
Coke Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana walks into a jab.
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!
Montana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coke Montana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lillard tried to score with a low kick but Montana checks it.
Lillard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Montana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lillard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Montana tries to clinch but Lillard moves out of range.
Lillard tried to counter with a leg kick but Montana avoided it.
Well,Lillard is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Montana misses with a wild combination.
Lillard throws a leg kick which misses Montana's front leg but catches the back leg as Montana tries to avoid it.
Montana blocks a head kick by Lillard.
Lillard throws a low kick but Montana moves out of range easily.
Lillard looks to land a body kick but Montana moved away.
Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Lillard circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Lillard circles away.
Lillard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lillard is looking to slow Montana down with leg kicks.
Montana has Lillard up against the ropes in a clinch.
Montana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Montana blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Montana misses with the head strike.
Leeland Lillard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Lillard.
Montana has hold of one of Lillard's legs. Lillard is fighting the takedown attempt but Montana gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lillard trying to control the position.
Montana gets to his feet - Lillard follows without any prompting.
Montana tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lillard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lillard.
Montana moves into range and clinches up with Lillard.
Lillard taking a breather.
Lillard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Montana throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lillard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Montana working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana has clasped his hands together around Lillard's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Coke Montana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lillard trying his best to control but Montana has mounted him.
Montana prevents Lillard from getting the reversal.
Lillard wants to control but Montana is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lillard is working to get back to half guard.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Coke Montana.
I've got Montana winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Coke Montana!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Coke Montana!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Coke Montana!
Coke Montana wins by unanimous decision!
Coke Montana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vika Partio (ranked 804 p4p, 43 weight class) and Ken Miller (ranked 1127 p4p, 67 weight class). Partio comes to the ring accompanied by Boom!. Miller has chosen 2pac - Im A Souljah 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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30
145 lbs
12 - 4 - 1 |
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35
139 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vika Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Miller!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio scores with a jab.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Partio moves into the clinch.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Partio fails to land.
Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Partio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.
Partio misses the jab.
Partio throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Partio lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
Vika Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Partio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Partio throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller with the counter takedown but Partio avoids it easily.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Partio.
Partio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Partio closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Partio is blocking nicely.
Partio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Partio scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Partio as the two fighters clinch.
Partio lands with a left to the head.
Miller is working for takedown but Partio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Partio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miller wants to take the fight to the mat but Partio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miller is trying to drag Partio to the mat but Partio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Vika Partio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
Partio lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Partio works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.
Partio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Partio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Partio defends it well.
Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat.
Miller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Miller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Partio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miller backs up against the ropes.
Miller is rocked!
Partio clinches.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Partio finish him?
Partio working aggressively here.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
Partio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Partio takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vika Partio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Partio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Partio! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vika Partio!
Vika Partio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuvraj Singh (ranked 1158 p4p, 136 weight class) and Christophe Dupree (ranked 1123 p4p, 131 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
270 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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26
244 lbs
14 - 14 - 0 |
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuvraj Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christophe Dupree!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dupree.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses
enabling Singh to counter with a crisp jab.
Dupree misses with a right hand
and Singh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dupree scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Yuvraj Singh has been cut.
Singh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dupree on the side of the head.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Singh misses the target.
Singh avoids the head kick by Dupree.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Singh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dupree on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Singh. Singh obviously looking to wear him down.
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dupree.
Singh lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Dupree throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Singh's head.
Dupree throws an off balance right hand
and Singh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree lands a big head kick that sends Singh tumbling to the mat! Dupree takes a step backwards and waves Singh back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Singh is rocked!
Dupree keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dupree throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dupree thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Singh if he has to take too many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Dupree misses the target.
Singh lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dupree jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Singh tries to work over Dupree's front leg with a kick but Dupree checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Dupree misses
and Singh counters with a right hand to the body.
Singh lands a jab to the nose.
Singh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mickeyharts the greatest in the buildup to the fight.
Dupree misses with a hook.
Singh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Singh, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Dupree blocks the leg kick.
Dupree throws a poor cross that misses
and Singh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dupree throws a lazy head kick
and Singh counters with a left to the body.
Christophe Dupree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dupree throws an off balance right hand
enabling Singh to counter with a crisp jab.
Singh throws a body punch but Dupree moves out of range.
Singh blocks the body kick.
Singh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dupree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Singh slips under a jab.
Singh is looking to wear down Dupree with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dupree darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dupree lands a big head kick that sends Singh tumbling to the mat! Dupree takes a step backwards and waves Singh back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christophe Dupree dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuvraj Singh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Singh moves out of range of the body kick from Dupree.
Singh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Singh is looking to slow Dupree down with leg kicks.
Dupree pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dupree on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Singh avoids a kick to the body.
Dupree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singh moves away from the strike by Dupree.
Singh throwing a counter right hand but Dupree manages to avoid it.
Singh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dupree.
Dupree on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree swings widly with a right hand
and Singh counters with an outside leg kick.
Singh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dupree misses with a leg kick
and Singh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Singh misses with a left hand
and Dupree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh throws a leg kick but Dupree sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dupree slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yuvraj Singh's cut is getting worse.
Dupree misses with an uppercut.
Singh walks into a stiff left hand from Dupree.
Dupree lands a big right hand that sends Singh crashing to the mat! Dupree stays standing though and waves Singh back to his feet!
Dupree lands a big head kick that sends Singh tumbling to the mat! Dupree takes a step backwards and waves Singh back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Singh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh's corner calls for a 1-2. Singh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Singh seems to have got his legs back now.
Singh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dupree misses with a right hand
and Singh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dupree thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh.
Singh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dupree's sensitive parts.
Dupree throws a lazy uppercut
and Singh counters with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dupree.
Dupree misses with an uppercut
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Singh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dupree on the side of the head.
Dupree takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dupree misses with a right hand
and Singh counters with a slapping leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dupree. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dupree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singh throws a series of punches but Dupree moves out of range.
Singh's corner calls for a 1-2. Singh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christophe Dupree will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yuvraj Singh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dupree.
Dupree swings widly with a right hand
and Singh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Singh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dupree connects with a leg kick. Singh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by Singh as he checks the leg kick.
Singh fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dupree just manages to avoid it.
A cross from Singh lands.
Dupree throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
Singh slips a straight right by Dupree.
Yuvraj Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christophe Dupree 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.
Dupree moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dupree scores with a nice strike.
Singh slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree connects with a jab.
Singh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Singh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dupree looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Singh tries to score with a low kick but Dupree moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dupree! But no joy.
Singh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dupree finds it's way round the side to connect with Singh's head.
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dupree.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses
and Singh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dupree's knee momentarily.
Singh throws a sloppy body shot
and Dupree makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Singh misses.
Singh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Singh misses with a right hand
and Dupree counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Singh.
Christophe Dupree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses.
Singh half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dupree slips a jab from Singh.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Dupree.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dupree misses with a straight right.
Dupree throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Dupree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dupree throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
Singh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christophe Dupree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dupree 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 for Christophe Dupree!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Christophe Dupree!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Christophe Dupree!
Christophe Dupree wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Christophe Dupree made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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