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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Augusto (ranked 3529 p4p, 371 weight class) and Dub Kong (ranked 23220 p4p, 548 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodrigo Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dub Kong!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Kong.
Augusto throws a head kick but Kong moves out of range.
Kong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Augusto eats them both and turns towards Kong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Augusto slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Augusto is just out of range.
Kong throws a series of punches but Augusto moves out of range.
Augusto throws a head kick that misses.
Kong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Dub Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augusto is looking to clinch.
Augusto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
Kong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong scores with a three punch combo!
Augusto is breathing heavily.
Kong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've been told by Augusto's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Augusto circles away quickly and effectively.
Augusto clinches up with Kong and pushes him back against the cage.
Augusto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Kong. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong throws a right and a left that Augusto avoids nicely.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Augusto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Augusto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
Danga de danga de dang - Augusto scores with a four punch combination!
Kong lands a jab-cross combination.
Augusto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
Kong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Augusto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Kong looks to land a combination. Augusto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Augusto is rocked!
Augusto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oh Augusto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Kong throws a series of punches but Augusto moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Kong is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kong throws a nice looking combination but Augusto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Augusto tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Kong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Augusto misses with a double jab.
Kong throws a counter combo.
Kong looks to land a combination but Augusto avoids it well.
Kong connects with the punch.
A punch combination from Kong misses.
Kong looks to land a combination but Augusto avoids it well.
Kong stalks Augusto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Augusto's face. Augusto staggers backwards, shaken.
Augusto scores with a sloppy right hand. Kong should have avoided that one.
Augusto slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Augusto has Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Augusto seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Augusto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dub Kong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kong scores with a one two! Augusto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Kong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Augusto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Augusto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong throws a one two combo.
Dub Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kong swinging wildly here.
It looked like Augusto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augusto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
Augusto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Augusto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kong tries to keep at a distance but Augusto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Augusto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Augusto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kong misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong looks to land a combination but Augusto avoids it well.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Augusto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Augusto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
A left and a right from Kong both land. Nice combination.
Augusto tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
Kong throws a right hand that Augusto ducks under and follows up with a left that Augusto also avoids with ease.
Rodrigo Augusto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dub Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Augusto throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Kong swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Augusto misses its target.
Kong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Augusto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kong will feel that in the morning.
Augusto closes the distance and clinches.
Augusto breaks the clinch.
Augusto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kong looks to land a combination but Augusto avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a nice looking combination but Augusto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kong misses with the combination.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Kong looks to land a combination. Augusto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto throws a series of strikes that have Kong backpedaling.
Augusto slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Kong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Augusto tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Augusto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Augusto lands a high kick!
Kong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augusto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
Augusto slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Augusto throws a big counter combination but Kong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kong throws a series of punches but Augusto avoids them all with ease.
Augusto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kong.
Augusto clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusto lands with a right to the head.
Augusto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Augusto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Augusto counters with a body kick.
Augusto lands with a nice body kick.
Kong throws a right hand that Augusto ducks under and follows up with a left that Augusto also avoids with ease.
Augusto feinted with a counter takedown.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Augusto lands a high kick!
Dub Kong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Augusto rather than just go for the knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Kong. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Augusto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodrigo Augusto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Augusto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dub Kong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dub Kong!
Dub Kong gave a mention to King Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Urlich (ranked 5470 p4p, 484 weight class) and Mark Bunt (ranked 7320 p4p, 551 weight class). Urlich comes to the cage accompanied by I Fink U Freaky. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Malcolm Urlich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Bunt!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urlich tries to clinch up.
Urlich has Bunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Bunt slowing the pace effectively.
Bunt jumps guard but Urlich stands there with Bunt around his waist. Bunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Urlich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Urlich lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunt working hard to break the clinch.
Bunt tries to pull guard but Urlich won't allow it.
Bunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Urlich smiles and moves away.
Malcolm Urlich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bunt.
Urlich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Urlich's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urlich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Urlich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bunt on the ground.
Bunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Urlich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Urlich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bunt passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bunt is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Urlich is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Urlich flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Bunt anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Urlich and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Bunt slips an arm under Urlich chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Bunt has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Bunt is squeezing on Urlich like an anaconda would it's prey. Urlich fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Bunt!
Malcolm Urlich was interviewed post fight and said 'Lady luck wasn't looking down favourably on me....'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ken Kenny (ranked 5571 p4p, 355 weight class) and Marlin Scars (ranked 23762 p4p, 416 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Kenny !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marlin Scars!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny looks to land a combination but Scars avoids it well.
And Scars tries to counter it with a takedown but Kenny pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kenny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kenny tries to clinch up.
Scars fails with a takedown attempt.
Scars tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kenny swivels and escapes.
Kenny gets caught flat footed, as Scars shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Scars's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scars avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scars controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kenny is trying to keep Scars in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scars throwing strikes from guard but Kenny blocks nicely.
Scars slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Scars postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
My spies in Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) inform me that Scars has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Scars is stalling in the full guard.
Scars working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scars postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kenny is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Scars, into his guard.
Scars managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scars wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenny is posturing up here but Scars has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kenny tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kenny has to tap! Slick submission there by Scars!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marlin Scars!
Marlin Scars thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Martian Manhunter (ranked 4167 p4p, 315 weight class) and Jose Silva (ranked 6693 p4p, 385 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martian Manhunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhunter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Martian Manhunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Manhunter does no damage.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Manhunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manhunter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manhunter.
It looks like Jose Silva has been cut.
Manhunter throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Manhunter.
Manhunter tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manhunter sprawls well. Manhunter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been told by Manhunter's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manhunter's waist but Manhunter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Manhunter misses with a looping right.
Manhunter lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhunter throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Manhunter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silva slips a straight right by Manhunter.
Silva throws out a counter right but Manhunter avoids it with no problem.
Manhunter throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Manhunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manhunter swinging wildly here.
Manhunter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manhunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
As Silva looks to move away, Manhunter throws a big counter combo but Silva just gets out of the way.
Manhunter lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Manhunter wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Manhunter misses its intended target.
Manhunter is working the combinations to good effect here.
Manhunter swinging wildly here.
Manhunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Manhunter slips under a jab.
Manhunter misses with a two punch combination.
Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Manhunter misses.
As Manhunter backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Manhunter manages to avoid it all.
Manhunter is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manhunter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manhunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manhunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Manhunter throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Manhunter looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Manhunter.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Manhunter sprawls well.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manhunter.
Manhunter swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Manhunter lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Manhunter misses with a body kick.
Manhunter misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manhunter.
Manhunter moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Martian Manhunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Manhunter misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhunter throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martian Manhunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Manhunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manhunter smiles and moves away.
Martian Manhunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Silva.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manhunter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manhunter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manhunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Manhunter misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Manhunter sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manhunter lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manhunter circles away.
Manhunter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Manhunter does no damage.
Manhunter tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manhunter swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manhunter.
Manhunter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Manhunter.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Manhunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manhunter is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Manhunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Manhunter ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Manhunter works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva is looking to chop away at Manhunter's legs.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Manhunter 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.
Manhunter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manhunter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manhunter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Manhunter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Manhunter misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhunter cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manhunter defends it nicely.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manhunter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manhunter wants it to stay on the feet.
Martian Manhunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Silva.
Manhunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
A combination from Manhunter does no damage.
Manhunter tries to clinch
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Manhunter, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manhunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Martian Manhunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manhunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martian Manhunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manhunter misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Manhunter pushes him off.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manhunter 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manhunter misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martian Manhunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manhunter 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martian Manhunter!
After winning the bout, Martian Manhunter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sultan Malt (ranked 3760 p4p, 285 weight class) and Finko Naikkorine (ranked 23683 p4p, 412 weight class). Naikkorine has chosen Mexico - The Dead Daisies as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
151 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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23
148 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sultan Malt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finko Naikkorine!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Naikkorine counters with a straight right hand.
Naikkorine misses with a takedown attempt
and Malt counters with a straight right hand.
Naikkorine fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Malt to the ground. Naikkorine is now in Malt's guard.
Naikkorine controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naikkorine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Malt is looking to stand back up but Naikkorine counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Malt.
Naikkorine sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malt is looking to get back to is feet but Naikkorine passes into side control.
Malt bucks up and tries to throw Naikkorine off but instead Naikkorine has got his back!
Naikkorine controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naikkorine has his arm under Malt's chin here. Game over son! Naikkorine squeezes tightly and Malt is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Finko Naikkorine!
Finko Naikkorine seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodtang Jaotalaytong (ranked 3238 p4p, 338 weight class) and Veikko Keskinen (ranked 4329 p4p, 416 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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25
159 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodtang Jaotalaytong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Keskinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jaotalaytong is trying to push Keskinen away but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaotalaytong tries to circle away but Keskinen has him pinned against the cage.
Keskinen presses Jaotalaytong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Keskinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
Keskinen lands a left hand.
Keskinen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jaotalaytong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keskinen lands a shoulder strike.
Keskinen lands with a left to the head.
Keskinen lands a shot to the body.
Keskinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaotalaytongs head.
Keskinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jaotalaytong avoids it.
Jaotalaytong is trying to push Keskinen away but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've been informed that Keskinen 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.
Jaotalaytong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keskinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
Keskinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keskinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaotalaytong is trying to force a seperation but Keskinen has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaotalaytong is trying to break the clinch but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage.
Jaotalaytong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keskinen effectively controlling the action here.
Jaotalaytong tries to land a knee to the head but Keskinen blocks with his arms.
Keskinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keskinen lands with a left to the head.
Keskinen lands a right hand.
Keskinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Keskinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jaotalaytong is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
Jaotalaytong has had enough of the clinch but Keskinen keeps him there for the moment.
Keskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keskinen trying to land knees to the body.
Keskinen lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Keskinen - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Keskinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keskinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Keskinen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen lands with a right to the head.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the head but Jaotalaytong blocks with his arms.
Keskinen cracks Jaotalaytong with a nice body shot.
Jaotalaytong working hard to break the clinch.
Keskinen lands with a light punch inside.
Jaotalaytong has had enough of the clinch but Keskinen keeps him there for the moment.
Keskinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Keskinen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Keskinen scores with a knee to the head.
Keskinen lands a shoulder strike.
Keskinen effectively controlling the action here.
Jaotalaytong is trying to break the clinch but Keskinen is controlling him.
A short left from Keskinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Keskinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Keskinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Keskinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Keskinen thuds a left hand into Jaotalaytong's body.
Jaotalaytong misses with a series of wild punches.
Keskinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Keskinen cracks Jaotalaytong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keskinen works Jaotalaytong's body with a nice hook.
Keskinen moves into the clinch.
Keskinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keskinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jaotalaytong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jaotalaytong letting Keskinen take a breather here.
Keskinen effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Keskinen.
Jaotalaytong is trying to force a seperation but Keskinen has the dominant position.
Jaotalaytong letting Keskinen take a breather here.
Jaotalaytong tries to break the clinch but Keskinen is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaotalaytong takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keskinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen lands a body shot.
Keskinen stalling against the cage.
Keskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Keskinen lands a body punch.
Keskinen misses with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Keskinen as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keskinen.
A short right from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Keskinen with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Keskinen.
Keskinen gets through Jaotalaytong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keskinen presses Jaotalaytong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
Keskinen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Jaotalaytong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Keskinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Jaotalaytong won't want to take too many of those.
Jaotalaytong being controlled against the cage.
Keskinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaotalaytong or not.
Keskinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaotalaytong or not.
Keskinen lands with a left to the head.
Keskinen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jaotalaytong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Keskinen scores with a hook to the body.
Keskinen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keskinen.
Keskinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keskinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Keskinen.
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Keskinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Keskinen jabs at Jaotalaytong's body.
Keskinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jaotalaytong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keskinen connects with a right hand. Jaotalaytong shakes it off.
Keskinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaotalaytong at a distance.
Keskinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Keskinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keskinen throws a series of punches but Jaotalaytong moves out of range.
Keskinen swinging wildly here.
Keskinen jabs at Jaotalaytong's body.
Jaotalaytong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keskinen moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keskinen lands a body shot.
Keskinen is stalling here.
Keskinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaotalaytong has had enough of the clinch but Keskinen keeps him there for the moment.
Keskinen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Keskinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keskinen obliges.
Keskinen lands with a light punch inside.
Keskinen lands a body shot.
Keskinen scores with a knee to the head.
Keskinen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Keskinen cracks Jaotalaytong with a nice body shot.
Keskinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
Keskinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keskinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
Keskinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jaotalaytong tries to break free but Keskinen pushes him back against the cage.
Keskinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keskinen scores with a hook to the body.
Keskinen working Jaotalaytong over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keskinen.
Keskinen pushes Jaotalaytong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Veikko Keskinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short body shot lands from Keskinen as the two fighters clinch.
Veikko Keskinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keskinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keskinen.
Keskinen scores with a hook to the body.
Keskinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Keskinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keskinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Keskinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
Keskinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
Jaotalaytong is trying to break the clinch but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keskinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keskinen lands with a left to the head.
Keskinen lands with a light punch inside.
Rodtang Jaotalaytong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keskinen leaning against his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veikko Keskinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keskinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veikko Keskinen!
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