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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bornholm (ranked 1746 p4p, 216 weight class) and Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 2282 p4p, 277 weight class). Yeshua Immanuel told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Bornholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Immanuel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bornholm looks for the body kick but Immanuel saw that one coming.
Immanuel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bornholm tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Immanuel is in Bornholm's guard.
Immanuel prevents Bornholm from getting back to his feet.
Bornholm working a defensive guard here.
Bornholm wants to stand and escape but Immanuel is having none of it.
Immanuel throws a strike but Bornholm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Immanuel is looking to sweep but instead, Bornholm has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornholm is keen to just control but Immanuel is a slippery customer.
Immanuel trying to control but Bornholm postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immanuel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bornholm haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bornholm controlling the action here.
Bornholm prevents Immanuel from improving his position.
Bornholm is looking to take a break and control but Immanuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Immanuel wants to improve his position but Bornholm is controlling well.
Bornholm stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Immanuel trying to hold on to Bornholm's head to control him but Bornholm postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bornholm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bornholm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Immanuel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bornholm dominated that round.
That's time! Bornholm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Immanuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bornholm manages to avoid it.
Bornholm looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bornholm misses with a looping right.
Immanuel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bornholm with a body shot.
Immanuel looks to land a body kick but Bornholm moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Immanuel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Immanuel drops his hands momentarily and Bornholm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bornholm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Immanuel can do to turn this around?
Bornholm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Immanuel lands a front kick.
Immanuel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bornholm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Immanuel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Immanuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bornholm.
A left and a right from Immanuel both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Daniel Bornholm has been cut.
Bornholm scoring well with a low kick there.
Bornholm slips a straight right by Immanuel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bornholm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Immanuel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immanuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Immanuel.
Bornholm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bornholm connects with an inside leg kick.
Bornholm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Immanuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Immanuel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Immanuel scores with a push kick.
Immanuel lunges at Bornholm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bornholm's hand.
Bornholm lands with a nice body kick.
Bornholm throws the left hand but Immanuel avoids the punch easily.
Immanuel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Immanuel avoids the body shot from Bornholm.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bornholm, as that shot connected.
Yeshua Immanuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Immanuel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bornholm misses with a low kick as Immanuel jumps back.
Bornholm tries to work over Immanuel's front leg with a kick but Immanuel checks it.
A jab from Bornholm misses.
Immanuel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Immanuel misses with a low kick as Bornholm jumps back.
Immanuel blocks a head kick by Bornholm.
Immanuel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Immanuel slips a jab from Bornholm.
Immanuel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bornholm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bornholm throws a leg kick but Immanuel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Immanuel with a hook.
Bornholm throws a chopping leg kick but Immanuel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bornholm throws a leg kick but Immanuel checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yeshua Immanuel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bornholm'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. This is the final round!
Immanuel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bornholm eats them both and turns towards Immanuel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Daniel Bornholm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Immanuel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bornholm wants to slow Immanuel down by chopping away at his legs.
Bornholm looks to throw a body kick
and Bornholm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Immanuel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bornholm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Immanuel blocks a low kick nicely.
Immanuel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bornholm misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Immanuel. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Bornholm misses its target.
Bornholm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Immanuel checks it well.
Immanuel with the counter takedown but Bornholm avoids it easily.
Bornholm misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Immanuel misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Bornholm misses its intended target.
Bornholm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Immanuel's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bornholm avoids the body shot from Immanuel.
As Immanuel backs away, Bornholm returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bornholm throws a lazy body kick
and Immanuel counters with a low kick, right behind Bornholm 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immanuel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A bone on bone clash there as Immanuel blocks the leg kick.
Bornholm throws a leg kick but Immanuel moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Immanuel, right into the meat.
Immanuel slips a straight right by Bornholm.
Immanuel fails to land with a series of punches.
Immanuel ducks under a wild hook from Bornholm.
Bornholm is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Immanuel.
Bornholm misses with a low kick.
Immanuel punishes Bornholm's body with a nice straight punch.
Immanuel moves out of range of the leg kick from Bornholm.
Bornholm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bornholm throws a push kick but Immanuel slaps the foot to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Immanuel scores with a head kick. Bornholm tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel takes one to the chin there.
Immanuel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bornholm is trying to buck Immanuel off.
Immanuel wants to control but Bornholm is keeping him busy.
Yeshua Immanuel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Immanuel trying to control the action but Bornholm is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yeshua Immanuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Immanuel 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Yeshua Immanuel!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Yeshua Immanuel!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Yeshua Immanuel!
Yeshua Immanuel wins by unanimous decision!
Yeshua Immanuel 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nils Ragnaar (ranked 2356 p4p, 279 weight class) and Todd Packer (ranked 2252 p4p, 273 weight class). Ragnaar comes to the ring accompanied by Mustasch - The Wave. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nils Ragnaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Packer's sensitive parts.
Packer clobbers Ragnaar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Packer throws a wild body kick that Ragnaar sees coming a mile off.
Packer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Packer pushes Ragnaar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Packer avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
Packer tries to land knees in the clinch but Ragnaar avoids the damage to the body.
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnaar.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ragnaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Ragnaar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Packer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnaar looking to stall.
Packer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Packer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnaar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Packer is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Ragnaar.
A shot in the inside from Ragnaar.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
Ragnaar working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Ragnaar as the two fighters clinch.
Ragnaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar is leaning against Packer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Ragnaar.
Packer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ragnaar gets through Packer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Ragnaar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
A hook to the body from Ragnaar.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ragnaar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar working Packer over with knees to the body.
Packer lands a shot to the body.
Packer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnaar working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnaar.
Packer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Ragnaar blocks a body shot from Packer.
A short left from Packer.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Ragnaar takes a shot to the head.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Packer.
Ragnaar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Packer's face.
Ragnaar misses with a body punch.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnaar misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nils Ragnaar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ragnaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Packer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ragnaar will feel that in the morning.
Ragnaar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Packer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ragnaar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Packer misses the shot to the body.
Ragnaar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ragnaar moves out of range of the body kick from Packer.
A telegraphed right hand from Packer misses the target.
Packer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnaar can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar avoids a kick to the body.
Packer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Packer manages to circle out of the way.
Packer clobbers Ragnaar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Packer throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Packer misses.
Packer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnaar closes the distance and clinches.
Packer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnaar prevents a body shot from Packer.
Packer is working Ragnaar over against the ropes.
Ragnaar misses with a body punch.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer.
It looks like Nils Ragnaar has been cut.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Ragnaar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Packer.
Ragnaar digs a right hand underneath Packer's ribcage. Packer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ragnaar has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Ragnaar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar blocks a body shot from Packer.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
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!
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnaar.
Nice body punch from Packer - that landed with a thud.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Packer.
Packer tries to work over Ragnaar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnaar has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Packer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ragnaar's brow.
Ragnaar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ragnaar tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Packer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ragnaar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ragnaar misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Packer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nils Ragnaar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Packer.
Nils Ragnaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Packer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick
and Packer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ragnaar misses with a leg kick
and Packer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Packer lands an elbow inside.
Ragnaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Packer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnaar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnaar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnaar misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Packer.
Packer gets through Ragnaar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Packer tries to throw a body punch but Ragnaar avoids it by throwing Packer back against the ropes.
Packer misses with some punches.
Ragnaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnaar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Packer.
Ragnaar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnaar takes a shot to the head.
Packer prevents a body shot from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar blocks an uppercut.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Todd Packer has been cut.
Ragnaar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Packer's face.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer lands a nice uppercut.
Ragnaar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnaar lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ragnaar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer prevents a body shot from Ragnaar.
Packer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ragnaar misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Packer on the inside.
Packer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ragnaar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Packer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
Packer prevents a body shot from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Packer or not.
Ragnaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnaar.
Packer avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
Ragnaar misses with some punches.
Packer lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnaar misses with the head strike.
Todd Packer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Packer blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Packer 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Todd Packer!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Todd Packer!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Todd Packer!
Todd Packer wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Jordon (ranked 3013 p4p, 344 weight class) and Braulio Escobar (ranked 2834 p4p, 328 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jordon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sticky Icky. Braulio Escobar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Jordon's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Braulio Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jordon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jordon looks for the body kick but Escobar saw that one coming.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Jordon avoids it with no problem.
Escobar lunges at Jordon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jordon's hand.
Jordon gets a clinch.
We've been informed that Escobar 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.
Jordon lands a shoulder strike.
Jordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jordon looking to throw knees to the head but Escobar is blocking nicely.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jordon can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Escobar tries to break free but Jordon pushes him back against the ropes.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Jordon.
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Jordon tries to land a front kick but Escobar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a hook
and Jordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jordon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Escobar in his tracks.
It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jordon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
A jab from Jordon misses.
Escobar misses with a hook.
Jordon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Escobar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jordon stops Escobar from standing up.
Jordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jordon throwing strikes from guard but Escobar blocks nicely.
Jordon is looking to work some ground and pound but Escobar has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordon wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Jordon throws a big right hand that misses.
Escobar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jordon.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jordon postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Escobar wants to stand up but Jordon is controlling him.
Jordon throws a sloppy strike and Escobar has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jordon is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Escobar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Braulio Escobar!
A relieved looking Braulio Escobar 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Clarks (ranked 1662 p4p, 114 weight class) and Luiz Alves (ranked 2503 p4p, 160 weight class). Luiz Alves acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elroy Clarks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luiz Alves!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Clarks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clarks throws a shot from downtown. Alves moves away and avoids it.
Clarks has closed the distance and engaged Alves in a clinch.
Clarks is leaning against Alves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clarks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clarks.
Stalling in the clinch from Clarks.
Alves successfully pulls guard.
Clarks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alves keeping full guard, as Clarks tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks is working hard here to advance position.
Clarks advances position into side control!
Clarks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alves has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alves, who protects the arm well.
Alves is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Clarks wants to stand but Alves is controlling his arm.
Alves is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Clarks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clarks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A control attempt from Alves but he's now mounted!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clarks wants to take his opponent's back but Alves doesn't allow it.
Clarks has control of Alves's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alves regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Alves wants to hold on but Clarks pushes him away.
Clarks working for a submission but Alves is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clarks is looking to work his way around to Alves's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Clarks jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alves manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Clarks 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.
Clarks throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clarks as he avoids it easily.
Alves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clarks counters with a straight right hand.
Clarks misses with an uppercut. Alves saw that one coming.
Alves clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves.
Clarks trying to stall but Alves improves his position.
Alves blocking some punches.
Clarks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clarks 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.
Clarks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Clarks has a couple of punches blocked by Alves.
Alves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clarks smiles and moves away.
Elroy Clarks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Alves.
Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clarks throws out the jab.
Clarks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alves.
Clarks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alves has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Alves.
Alves tries to keep at a distance but Clarks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clarks lands a shoulder strike.
Clarks works on Alves's body with a couple of short punches.
Clarks throws a head punch that misses.
Clarks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alves blocks an uppercut.
Clarks lands with a left to the head.
Clarks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Clarks fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Clarks scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clarks is defending well.
Clarks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
A short right from Clarks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alves tries to break the clinch but Clarks is controlling the position.
Alves looking for a takedown.
Alves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clarks just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Clarks lands with a short shot to the head.
Alves tries to score a body lock takedown but Clarks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Clarks to work.
Clarks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clarks is looking to control Alves's arms but Alves gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clarks has his back to the ropes.
Alves is trying to pull guard but Clarks turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Clarks fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Clarks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clarks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clarks but Clarks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alves tries to clinch but Clarks is having none of it.
Clarks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Clarks misses.
Clarks leaves Alves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Elroy Clarks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Alves.
Clarks misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Clarks.
Alves is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Clarks works the jab nicely.
Clarks jabs at Alves's body.
Clarks throws a jab when Alves was well out of range.
Clarks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alves feints the counter takedown.
Alves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clarks defends it nicely.
Alves fails with the takedown
and Clarks counters with a nice body shot.
Elroy Clarks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clarks lunges at Alves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alves's hand.
Clarks throws out a loose jab but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alves misses with a takedown
and Clarks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clarks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Clarks misses with a hook.
As Clarks backs off Alves throws a huge counter combo but Clarks manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clarks throws a series of punches but Alves moves out of range.
Alves darts in looking for a takedown but Clarks gets double underhooks and turns Alves into the ropes.
A quick step to the side and Clarks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luiz Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clarks lands a glancing blow to the side of Alves's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves throws a combination that misses
and Clarks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clarks scores with a hook.
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clarks counters with a stiff right hand.
Alves misses with a wild combination.
Alves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clarks throws a good cross that connects.
Clarks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elroy Clarks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clarks 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 Elroy Clarks!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Elroy Clarks!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Elroy Clarks!
Elroy Clarks wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Elroy Clarks 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Halstenberg (ranked 1451 p4p, 190 weight class) and Mujahid Jackson (ranked 6742 p4p, 508 weight class). Halstenberg comes to the ring accompanied by Bring Me The Horizon - Can You Feel My Heart. 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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Solid boxing
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Halstenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mujahid Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halstenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halstenberg.
Halstenberg misses with a hook.
Halstenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Halstenberg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Halstenberg wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halstenberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Halstenberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Halstenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halstenberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson works over Halstenberg with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Halstenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halstenberg wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Halstenberg is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Halstenberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Halstenberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Halstenberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Halstenberg tries to get out of the position.
Halstenberg wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Halstenberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Halstenberg!
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Halstenberg pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halstenberg is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mujahid Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Halstenberg throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Halstenberg loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Halstenberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halstenberg backing away here, and Jackson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Halstenberg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mujahid Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson works over Halstenberg with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halstenberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Halstenberg pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Halstenberg is avoiding it.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Halstenberg sprawls well.
Halstenberg misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Halstenberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halstenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halstenberg misses with a straight left.
Halstenberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Halstenberg finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Halstenberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Halstenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Halstenberg dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Halstenberg - just one landing.
Sebastian Halstenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Halstenberg misses with a straight left.
Halstenberg throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Halstenberg stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Halstenberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halstenberg misses with a looping left.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halstenberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halstenberg sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Halstenberg avoids it this time.
Nice sprawl there from Halstenberg as Jackson shoots in.
Halstenberg swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson slips a jab from Halstenberg.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Halstenberg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halstenberg misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a head kick.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Halstenberg defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Halstenberg into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sebastian Halstenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mujahid Jackson.
Halstenberg throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Sebastian Halstenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Halstenberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Halstenberg defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson prevents Halstenberg from escaping the position.
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.
Halstenberg taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Mujahid Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is working Halstenberg over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Jackson is working Halstenberg over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Halstenberg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mujahid Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Sebastian Halstenberg!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Sebastian Halstenberg!
Sebastian Halstenberg wins by majority decision!
A victorious Sebastian Halstenberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Mujahid Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'As this is my final fight, I want to thank the fans who have been with me my entire career. I want to thank this company for allowing me to retire at home. I owe so much to all my fight teams. Although I lost tonight, I do not see any of this as a loss. I am so grateful, and love you all. Goodbye. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ciro Di Marzio (ranked 1902 p4p, 234 weight class) and Jeff Johnson (ranked 1356 p4p, 180 weight class). Jeff Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ciro Di Marzio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marzio shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marzio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Marzio's head back.
Marzio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciro Di Marzio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Marzio off the ropes and back into range.
Marzio fails with a takedown attempt.
Marzio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Marzio sits in half guard.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
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 one minute gone in the round.
Marzio trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Johnson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Marzio manages to mount him!
Johnson is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Marzio with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Johnson is trying to stand but he's just given Marzio his back.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Marzio is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Will Marzio go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Marzio is in full control for now.
Marzio trying to control momentarily.
Marzio working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
Marzio looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Marzio.
Marzio has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Di Marzio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marzio shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marzio looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Marzio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marzio closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Marzio pushes Johnson against the ropes but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciro Di Marzio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Marzio with that takedown attempt.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marzio manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Marzio on that attempt.
Marzio dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marzio is defended easily by Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marzio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Marzio is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Marzio from controlling successfully.
Marzio stops Johnson from standing up.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Marzio from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marzio shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Marzio shoots in.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marzio moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marzio.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marzio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Marzio shoots in.
Marzio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marzio off to one side.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Marzio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marzio. Marzio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marzio is rocked!
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Marzio slips the punch.
Marzio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Marzio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marzio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Marzio jumps back.
Marzio seems to have got his legs back now.
Marzio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marzio fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marzio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Marzio isn't so interested in that idea.
Marzio is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Marzio prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marzio pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marzio wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marzio prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Ciro Di Marzio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marzio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Marzio is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marzio fails to land the takedown.
Marzio shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Marzio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciro Di Marzio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marzio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marzio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marzio gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Marzio sprawling to the canvas. Johnson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Marzio hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Marzio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Marzio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson tries to kick Marzio off but Marzio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marzio wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Jeff Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jeff Johnson!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jeff Johnson!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jeff Johnson!
Jeff Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Jeff Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xafan Kong (ranked 1133 p4p, 157 weight class) and Connor Mac Burns (ranked 1853 p4p, 239 weight class). Kong comes to the ring accompanied by Demon's Theme. Burns is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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31
210 lbs
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40
215 lbs
34 - 24 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xafan Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Mac Burns!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kong.
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns lands with a right hand.
Burns tries a low kick but Kong avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Kong.
Kong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns misses the body punch
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns needs to keep his hands up - Kong had a free shot at his head there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kong.
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kong scores with a jab to the head.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kong.
Kong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kong tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Burns counters with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kong. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
A low kick from Kong misses
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xafan Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns throws the left hand but Kong avoids the punch easily.
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been told by Kong's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Kong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kong looking to control.
Burns is looking to pass into half guard but Kong pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kong is in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns is wriggling around but Kong manages to pass to half guard.
Kong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to stand and escape but Burns is controlling the position.
Burns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xafan Kong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kong drives through and clinches with Burns against the ropes.
Kong lands a body punch.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Kong breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Kong.
Kong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Kong moves out of range easily.
Kong lands a jab to Burns's midsection.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xafan Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kong connects with the punch.
Kong takes one on the button.
Kong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kong throws out a powerful jab.
Kong moves into range and clinches up with Burns.
Kong lands a left hand.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Kong is working Burns over against the ropes.
Kong lands with a light punch inside.
Kong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kong lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong jabs at Burns's body.
Kong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns's sensitive parts.
Kong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burns tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Kong scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kong darts in and clinches Burns up against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kong.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Burns's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burns's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Kong.
Kong is working Burns over against the ropes.
Kong scores with a hook to the body.
Kong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns.
Kong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong lands an uppercut.
Kong lands a nice uppercut.
Kong lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xafan Kong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Kong.
Connor Mac Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Kong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns is rocked!
Burns walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Kong swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Glatt (ranked 1711 p4p, 207 weight class) and Seishin Ryoshun (ranked 1354 p4p, 166 weight class). Glatt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Killed by death. Ryoshun has chosen The Strumbellas - Spirits as his entrance music. Doug Glatt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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28
261 lbs
14 - 9 - 1 |
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285 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doug Glatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seishin Ryoshun!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryoshun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Glatt!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Glatt.
Glatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glatt looks to land a left hand but Ryoshun moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glatt.
Glatt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ryoshun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ryoshun closes the distance and clinches.
Glatt misses with a body punch.
Glatt is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryoshun has double underhooks.
Ryoshun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glatt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've been informed that Ryoshun 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.
Ryoshun connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Doug Glatt has been cut.
Ryoshun misses with an uppercut. Glatt saw that one coming.
Glatt throws the kick towards the body but Ryoshun avoids it.
Glatt misses with an uppercut. Ryoshun saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryoshun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryoshun is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Glatt gets tackled into the ropes by Ryoshun. Ryoshun maintains the clinch.
Ryoshun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glatt backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryoshun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Glatt's efforts to push away.
Glatt lands a body punch.
Glatt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Glatt is working Ryoshun over against the ropes.
Ryoshun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryoshun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Glatt.
Ryoshun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Glatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryoshun is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Glatt.
Ryoshun throws a poor cross that misses
and Glatt counters with a nice leg kick.
Glatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ryoshun misses with an uppercut
and Glatt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ryoshun's knee momentarily.
Glatt scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Seishin Ryoshun has been cut.
Glatt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ryoshun is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ryoshun.
Glatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryoshun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryoshun throws a shot from downtown. Glatt moves away and avoids it.
Glatt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryoshun misses the shot to the body.
Glatt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glatt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ryoshun with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Glatt to score with a decent uppercut.
Glatt works the jab nicely.
Glatt lands a nice looking body kick.
Ryoshun looks winded!
Ryoshun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Glatt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ryoshun is rocked!
Glatt looks to land a combination but Ryoshun avoids it well.
Ryoshun slips a jab from Glatt.
Glatt cracks Ryoshun with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Glatt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ryoshun to stand back up!
Ryoshun is still on wobbly legs! Can Glatt finish him?
That has opened up Seishin Ryoshun's cut even more.
Ryoshun walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Glatt! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doug Glatt!
Doug Glatt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Seishin Ryoshun had this to say: 'Losing feels worse than winning feels good.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Temirov (ranked 1040 p4p, 68 weight class) and Boyko Kersikov (ranked 2113 p4p, 139 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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29
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142 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
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruslan Temirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Temirov slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Temirov slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Temirov checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Temirov misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Temirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov tries to counter with a clinch but Temirov shakes him off and moves away.
Temirov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Temirov tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
A big right from Temirov misses.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A clash of legs there as Temirov blocks the low kick.
Temirov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Temirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Temirov misses the jab.
Kersikov defending well as Temirov loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kersikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Temirov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Temirov moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Temirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been informed that Kersikov 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.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Temirov avoids the punch easily.
Temirov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov tries to clinch up but Temirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Temirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temirov.
It looked like Temirov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Temirov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Temirov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Temirov lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Temirov throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Temirov wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Temirov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov with a poor takedown
and Temirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Temirov takes a step back to recover.
Kersikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Temirov, pushing him back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Temirov controls the action.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Temirov is trying to break free.
Temirov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Temirov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Temirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kersikov has him pressed against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Temirov.
Temirov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kersikov up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ruslan Temirov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Temirov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Temirov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Temirov.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Temirov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kersikov.
It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
Kersikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Temirov counters with a nice body shot.
Temirov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Temirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Temirov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Temirov slips under a jab.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Temirov connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov moves in looking to clinch but Temirov pushes him off.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
letting Temirov counter with a right hand.
Temirov lands a nice looking body shot.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Temirov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kersikov.
Temirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Temirov.
Temirov throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov thumps Temirov with a low kick.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Temirov momentarily.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Temirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Temirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Temirov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Temirov misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov walks into a left hand.
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 cross by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a wild combination.
Temirov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Temirov takes one on the button.
Temirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov is looking to clinch.
Temirov throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Temirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruslan Temirov is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kersikov throws a hook but Temirov avoids it easily.
Kersikov tries to bum rush Temirov with a series of wild strikes but Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Temirov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Temirov avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyko Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
That's time! Temirov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Temirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Boyko Kersikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Temirov cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kersikov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Temirov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov wants to clinch up but Temirov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Temirov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Temirov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Temirov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temirov takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Temirov blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Temirov circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Temirov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Temirov moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Temirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Temirov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Temirov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Temirov.
Temirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Temirov.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Temirov moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov takes one on the button.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Temirov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov tries to clinch there but Temirov circles away.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Temirov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Temirov's shoulder, as Temirov tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Temirov.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Temirov sets himself, and Kersikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Temirov avoids it this time.
Temirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Temirov lands a really nice looking cross but Kersikov seems unphased.
Temirov moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
A quick step to the side and Temirov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Temirov saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Temirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Temirov momentarily.
Kersikov lands a two punch combo.
Temirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Temirov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Temirov.
Temirov misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov wants to counter the offense by Temirov and move into the clinch position.
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Temirov misses.
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 Ruslan Temirov.
I think Temirov 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 Boyko Kersikov!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Ruslan Temirov!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Reem (ranked 799 p4p, 107 weight class) and Neville Southall (ranked 1467 p4p, 180 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reem might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad Reputation. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umberto Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Southall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reem circles away.
Southall misses with a low kick.
Reem avoids a kick to the body.
Southall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reem clinches with his opponent.
Reem tries to stall but Southall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good body shot from Southall.
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Reem getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reem bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Southall's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem lunges at Southall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Southall's hand.
Reem's corner calls for a 1-2. Reem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Southall fails with the takedown.
Reem tried to counter with a leg kick but Southall avoided it.
Reem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Southall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reem looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Southall with the ground and pound but Reem regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Southall thows a huge punch but Reem dodges it nicely.
Southall wants to pass to mount but Reem is defending the position.
Reem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Southall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Southall's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southall tries to break free.
Reem gets his hands free as Southall looks to control.
Southall is in bad spot here.
Reem controls the position.
Reem avoiding Southall 's attempts to control his hands.
We've been hearing good reports from Reem's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Southall is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Reem dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Southall - the referee stops the clock and Reem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Southall. Reem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Southall.
Umberto Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Southall misses.
Jab from Southall.
Reem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Southall.
Reem cracks Southall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Reem slips a straight right by Southall.
Southall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Southall is out of range.
Southall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reem throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Reem misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reem wants it to stay on the feet.
Reem leaves Southall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Southall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reem tries to clinch there but Southall circles away.
Southall connects with a leg kick. Reem looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Umberto Reem is winning the standup battle so far.
Reem lands a head shot.
Southall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reem cracks Southall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Southall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Southall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem looking to control.
Southall throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southall trying to control the position from guard on top but Reem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Southall chips away with some ground and pound.
Southall looking to sit in guard and control but Reem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Southall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Southall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neville Southall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Southall cracks Reem with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Neville Southall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Reem.
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Reem lands a jab to Southall's midsection.
Southall looks to land a right hand but Reem moved out of range.
Southall tries a head kick but it misses.
Reem tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reem stalks Southall and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Southall's face. Southall staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem misses with a hook
and Southall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reem.
Southall lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reem takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem misses with a body punch
and Southall counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Southall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Southall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Southall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Southall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Southall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reem has Southall up against the ropes in a clinch.
Southall misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem scores with a hook to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Reem here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Southall lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Southall fails to land.
Southall can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Southall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Southall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Southall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Southall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southall just leaning against Reem, taking a breather.
Southall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Southall jumps guard.
Southall is looking to stand up but Reem isn't so interested in that idea.
Reem won't allow Southall to sweep him here.
Southall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Southall stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Southall moves out of range of the body kick.
Southall throws a big counter head kick but Reem avoids it with no problem.
Reem digs a good hook to Southall's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neville Southall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Southall 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Neville Southall!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Neville Southall!
Neville Southall wins by majority decision!
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