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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Von Kuschelbär (ranked 2340 p4p, 276 weight class) and Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 1492 p4p, 199 weight class). Von Kuschelbär comes into the arena with Erasure - Always blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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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
40 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Kuschelbär has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Immanuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Kuschelbär.
Immanuel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Immanuel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Immanuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Kuschelbär sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelbär jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Immanuel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Kuschelbär fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Immanuel manages to avoid it.
Immanuel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Immanuel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Immanuel lands the left hand.
Immanuel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär lands a really nice looking cross but Immanuel seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Immanuel misses the target.
Immanuel misses with a two punch combination.
Immanuel blocks a low kick nicely.
Immanuel throws a leg kick which misses Von Kuschelbär's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Kuschelbär tries to avoid it.
Immanuel throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär checks it.
A good leg kick by Von Kuschelbär.
Immanuel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Immanuel lands a leg kick that knocks Von Kuschelbär off balance momentarily.
Immanuel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelbär moves away.
Yeshua Immanuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Immanuel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Kuschelbär stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Von Kuschelbär displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Immanuel throws out the jab.
Immanuel is looking to slow Von Kuschelbär down with leg kicks.
Von Kuschelbär finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Immanuel moves away from the strike by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär ducks under a wild hook from Immanuel.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body punch but Immanuel moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelbär. Immanuel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Kuschelbär.
Immanuel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from Immanuel misses.
Von Kuschelbär slips a jab and a cross from Immanuel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Immanuel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Kuschelbär.
As Immanuel backs away, Von Kuschelbär returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Kuschelbär.
Immanuel swings for the body but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Immanuel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Von Kuschelbär lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Immanuel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Immanuel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Von Kuschelbär looks to throw the jab but Immanuel is out of range.
Von Kuschelbär backing away here, and Immanuel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Von Kuschelbär uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Immanuel.
Von Kuschelbär throws a hook to the side of Immanuel's head but Immanuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Immanuel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a double jab.
Von Kuschelbär cracks a nice hook into Immanuel's ribs.
Immanuel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Immanuel checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Kuschelbär throws a solid leg kick but Immanuel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Von Kuschelbär.
Immanuel slips under a jab.
Immanuel throws a hook to the side of Von Kuschelbär's head but Von Kuschelbär sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Immanuel throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Von Kuschelbär was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Immanuel.
A nice leg kick lands there from Immanuel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yeshua Immanuel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Kuschelbär was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a solid leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Immanuel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Immanuel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Von Kuschelbär connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Immanuel scrambles back to his feet.
Immanuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelbär.
Immanuel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Kuschelbär.
A bone on bone clash there as Immanuel blocks the leg kick.
Immanuel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Immanuel blocks a low kick nicely.
Immanuel misses with a hook.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Immanuel.
Von Kuschelbär throws out a loose jab but Immanuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Immanuel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Kuschelbär's head.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the leg kick from Immanuel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Immanuel finds it's way through Von Kuschelbär's defenses.
Von Kuschelbär chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Immanuel connects with a jab.
Immanuel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Immanuel just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Immanuel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immanuel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Kuschelbär takes one to the side of the head.
Immanuel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Von Kuschelbär takes a step back to recover.
Immanuel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Kuschelbär scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a crisp jab.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Kuschelbär throws a lazy uppercut
and Immanuel counters with a thumping low kick.
Von Kuschelbär on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Immanuel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Kuschelbär misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Immanuel.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a head kick by Immanuel.
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!
Immanuel ducks under a wild hook from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Immanuel at a distance.
Immanuel throws a wild body kick that Von Kuschelbär sees coming a mile off.
Immanuel misses with a straight left.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a left hand but Immanuel moved out of range nicely.
Yeshua Immanuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel lands an overhand right.
Immanuel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Immanuel swinging wildly here.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Von Kuschelbär might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Immanuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Immanuel.
Von Kuschelbär tests Immanuel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Immanuel with an open hand slap.
Von Kuschelbär misses with an uppercut.
Immanuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Immanuel misses with a body punch
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a good low kick that Immanuel was not able to check.
Immanuel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Immanuel throws a head kick that Von Kuschelbär semi-blocks.
Immanuel connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Immanuel looks for the body kick but Von Kuschelbär saw that one coming.
Von Kuschelbär drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von Kuschelbär postures up.
Von Kuschelbär with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yeshua Immanuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Von Kuschelbär scores with a decent looking hook.
Immanuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Kuschelbär is looking for a counter combo.
Immanuel connects with a body shot that sends Von Kuschelbär's belly button to the back.
A jab from Immanuel does it's job there.
Immanuel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick but Immanuel sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Immanuel misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Kuschelbär.
Immanuel moves out of range of the leg kick from Von Kuschelbär.
Immanuel slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Immanuel! But no joy.
Von Kuschelbär uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Immanuel.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a body shot.
Immanuel throws a series of punches but Von Kuschelbär avoids them all with ease.
Immanuel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Kuschelbär misses the shot to the body.
Von Kuschelbär misses with an uppercut. Immanuel saw that one coming.
Immanuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Kuschelbär throws out the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Immanuel misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Immanuels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Von Kuschelbär fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the leg kick from Immanuel.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Immanuel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Immanuel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick which misses Immanuel's front leg but catches the back leg as Immanuel tries to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär lands a nice shot that snaps Immanuel's head back.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Immanuel misses with an uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär tries to move into range but Immanuel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Immanuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Von Kuschelbär keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Immanuel.
Von Kuschelbär swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Immanuel misses with a low kick.
Immanuel throws a right and a left that Von Kuschelbär avoids nicely.
Immanuel throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kuschelbär moves out of range easily.
Von Kuschelbär jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Immanuel feints and then cracks Von Kuschelbär's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Kuschelbär down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär slips under a jab from Immanuel.
Von Kuschelbär swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a leg kick. Immanuel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Von Kuschelbär is predictable there
and Immanuel counters with a two punch combo.
Immanuel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Immanuel. Von Kuschelbär does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelbär was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Immanuel throws a push kick but Von Kuschelbär slaps the foot to one side.
Immanuel throws a big shot that misses.
Von Kuschelbär swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Immanuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Von Kuschelbär keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Immanuel.
Immanuel throws out a loose jab but Von Kuschelbär uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Immanuel sprawling to the canvas! Immanuel rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Von Kuschelbär finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Kuschelbär takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Immanuel stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Kuschelbär. Von Kuschelbär gets slowly back to his feet.
Immanuel slips under a jab from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär slips a jab and a cross from Immanuel.
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 Friedrich Von Kuschelbär.
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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Yeshua Immanuel!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Yeshua Immanuel!
Yeshua Immanuel wins by majority decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Yeshua Immanuel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobin Frost (ranked 2231 p4p, 280 weight class) and Harry Winston (ranked 1219 p4p, 169 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
22 - 11 - 3, fighting out of New York, Tobin Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Winston!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Winston cracks Frost with a right hand to the side of the head.
Frost scores with a sloppy right hand. Winston should have avoided that one.
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Frost wants to clinch up but Winston keeps it at a distance.
Winston misses with a few strikes there.
Frost clinches up with Winston and pushes him back against the ropes.
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Winston throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frost on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Winston lands with a right to the head.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winston.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston misses with a double jab.
Winston lands an overhand right.
Winston throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
Frost shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winston! But no joy.
Winston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Winston.
Frost moves forwards but Winston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Winston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winston misses with a hook. Frost ducked under it nicely.
Frost takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost clinches up against the ropes.
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Frost wants to clinch.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost takes one on the button.
A jab lands there for Winston.
Winston throws a shot to the body.
Frost tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it.
Winston is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Frost had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winston tries to move into range but Frost moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frost on the side of the head.
Winston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Winston might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Winston lands with a cross.
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Winston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Frost scores with a four punch combination!
Frost tries to clinch up but Winston circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winston scoring well with a low kick there.
Frost throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.
Frost fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winston, pushing him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Winston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frost with a hook.
Winston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Frost is able to avoid easily.
Winston scores with a jab to the head.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winston, pushing him back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Winston.
Winston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Winston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Winston misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tobin Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winston throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Winston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Winston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winston has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Winston moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Winston in his tracks.
Winston misses with a hook.
Frost appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winston lands with a good body shot.
Winston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frost has time to react.
Winston throws a nice looking combination but Frost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frost lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frost closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frost throws a right hand that Winston ducks under and follows up with a left that Winston also avoids with ease.
Frost pushes Winston up against the ropes in a clinch.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Winston.
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Frost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Winston lands a left hand.
Winston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frost.
Winston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Winston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Frost is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winston! But no joy.
Winston throws a body kick that misses.
Frost walks into a straight right hand from Winston.
Nice straight punches there by Winston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Winston.
Winston scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping leg kick lands for Winston.
Winston tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Frost.
Frost cracks Winston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston 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.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Frost tries to clinch but Winston moves away
and Winston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Winston misses.
Winston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frost has time to react.
Frost tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Winston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frost wants to clinch up but Winston keeps it at a distance.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Winston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winston connects with a right hand. Frost shakes it off.
Winston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Winston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frost looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frost's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frost scrambles back to his feet.
Winston connects with a jab.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winston cracks Frost with an open hand slap.
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!
Frost misses with a double jab
and Winston counters with a good low kick that Frost was not able to check.
Frost moves away from the strike by Winston.
Frost throws a hook but Winston avoids it easily.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Winston pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Winston scores with a head kick.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Frost walks into a left hand.
Frost on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frost is rocked!
Frost takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Frost is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A lazy left from Winston finds it's target.
Winston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frost is looking to clinch but Winston is avoiding it.
Frost gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Winston gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Frost is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Avetisyan (ranked 1594 p4p, 217 weight class) and Jonas Justesen (ranked 939 p4p, 135 weight class). Jonas Justesen struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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12 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Edgar Avetisyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Justesen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justesen connects with a body shot that sends Avetisyan's belly button to the back.
Avetisyan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Justesen misses with a takedown attempt
and Justesen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avetisyan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Avetisyan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Justesen misses with a body shot.
Avetisyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Justesen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Justesen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avetisyan.
Justesen misses with a double jab
and Avetisyan counters with a stiff right hand.
Justesen takes a swing at Avetisyan's ribcage but misses.
Justesen misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Justesen misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Justesen does it's job there.
Justesen misses with a straight left.
Edgar Avetisyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Justesen just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Avetisyan misses the target.
Justesen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Avetisyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avetisyan staying out of range there.
Avetisyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Avetisyan misses the jab.
A slow jab from Justesen misses its intended target.
Justesen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Avetisyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justesen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Justesen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avetisyan throws out the jab.
Jonas Justesen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avetisyan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Avetisyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justesen moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avetisyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avetisyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justesen shoots in but Avetisyan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Justesen digs a good hook to Avetisyan's body.
Avetisyan walks into a straight right hand from Justesen.
It looks like Edgar Avetisyan has been cut.
Justesen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Avetisyan to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Justesen with that takedown attempt.
Edgar Avetisyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Justesen.
Justesen looks to land a right hand but Avetisyan moved out of range.
Avetisyan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Justesen avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Avetisyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edgar Avetisyan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Avetisyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Justesen.
Justesen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avetisyan throws out the jab.
Avetisyan misses with a straight right.
Justesen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Avetisyan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Justesen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Avetisyan is trying to stand.
Justesen wants to take a breather but Avetisyan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avetisyan is trying to stand up here but Justesen is controlling him well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Justesen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Avetisyan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Justesen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justesen working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Justesen connects with a nice short shot to Avetisyan's temple.
Justesen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Justesen prevents Avetisyan from standing back up.
Justesen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Justesen is trying to control. Avetisyan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Justesen throwing shots but Avetisyan is blocking nicely.
Justesen is controlling the pace.
Avetisyan looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Justesen swings widly with a right hand
and Avetisyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avetisyan looks to land a left hand but Justesen moved out of range nicely.
Edgar Avetisyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Avetisyan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Avetisyan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Justesen.
Avetisyan is rocked!
Justesen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Justesen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Avetisyan momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Justesen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edgar Avetisyan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Justesen.
Justesen catches Avetisyan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Avetisyan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Avetisyan misses with an uppercut.
Justesen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avetisyan.
Justesen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Avetisyan slips under a jab.
Avetisyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Avetisyan is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Justesen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justesen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Justesen blocks the low kick.
Justesen cracks Avetisyan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Avetisyan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Justesen misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justesen dives in and scores a takedown into Avetisyan's guard.
Avetisyan wants to stand but Justesen is controlling the position.
Justesen is standing up over Avetisyan. Avetisyan looks to escape but Justesen dives into side control.
Avetisyan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Justesen is controlling him well.
Justesen working the head and body with strikes.
Avetisyan is trying to get back to his feet.
Avetisyan seems to have got his legs back now.
Avetisyan seems a little lost for a moment, as Justesen dominates the positioning.
Avetisyan is trying to buck Justesen off.
Jonas Justesen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Justesen lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avetisyan is trying to get back to his feet.
Justesen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Avetisyan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Justesen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Avetisyan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Justesen lands an elbow.
Avetisyan is trying to buck Justesen off.
Edgar Avetisyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonas Justesen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Justesen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Justesen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Justesen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Justesen 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 Jonas Justesen!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jonas Justesen!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jonas Justesen!
Jonas Justesen wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Temirov (ranked 1126 p4p, 76 weight class) and Boyko Kersikov (ranked 2270 p4p, 143 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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30
143 lbs
17 - 7 - 2 |
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42
142 lbs
29 - 15 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 2, 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 - 2, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov wants to slow Temirov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
Nice shot by Temirov.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Temirov misses the target.
Temirov throws a combination. Kersikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Temirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
As Temirov backs off Kersikov throws a huge counter combo but Temirov manages to avoid it all.
Kersikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
Temirov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov 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.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Temirov is rocked!
A left lands for Temirov.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Temirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov tries to bum rush Temirov with a series of wild strikes but Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Temirov avoids it well.
Temirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov throws a hook but Temirov avoids it easily.
Temirov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Temirov saw that one coming.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Temirov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Temirov.
Kersikov has managed to clinch.
Temirov tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Temirov's head.
I was talking to Temirov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
A short right from Temirov.
Temirov throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temirov blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov blocking some punches.
Temirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Temirov working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Temirov fails to land.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Temirov wants to break free but Kersikov has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Temirov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Temirov working hard to break the clinch.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Temirov trying to stall but Kersikov improves his position.
Temirov blocks an uppercut.
Temirov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Temirov.
Temirov is trying to stall.
Kersikov is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temirov is working Kersikov over against the ropes.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Temirov controls the action.
Temirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boyko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
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.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boyko Kersikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kersikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Temirov in his tracks.
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Kersikov throws a nice looking combination but Temirov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
Some wild striking there from Temirov.
Temirov misses with an uppercut.
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Kersikov as he connects with a hook.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Temirov.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Temirov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Temirov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Temirov seems to have got his legs back now.
Temirov cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Temirov is having none of it.
Temirov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Temirov counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Temirov.
Temirov sets himself, and Kersikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Temirov avoids it this time.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheers as Temirov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Temirov's calf.
Temirov keeps the fight on the outside.
Temirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Temirov there.
Kersikov instigates a clinch.
Temirov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Come on Temirov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temirov.
Temirov lands with a left to the head.
Temirov lands a shoulder strike.
Kersikov works on Temirov's body with a couple of short punches.
Temirov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Temirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Temirov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ruslan Temirov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Temirovs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Temirov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Kersikov.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Temirov is trying to push Kersikov away but Kersikov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruslan Temirov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Temirov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Temirov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Temirov digs a good hook to Kersikov's body.
Temirov throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Temirov as he jumps to the side.
Kersikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Temirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Temirov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Temirov moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Temirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Temirov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Temirov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Temirov moves out of range.
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temirov throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Temirov jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Temirov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Temirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temirov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Temirov throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Temirov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Temirov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kersikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Temirov jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that Temirov avoids nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes from Kersikov. Those never looked like landing.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Crunch! Kersikov slams his shin into Temirov's torso.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
Kersikov wants to counter with a clinch but Temirov pushes him away.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kersikov is looking to clinch.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Temirov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Temirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temirov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Temirov misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov wants to counter with a clinch but Temirov pushes him away.
Temirov throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Temirov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kersikov.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Temirov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov ducks right into an uppercut from Temirov.
A swing and a miss from Temirov.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov tries to bum rush Temirov with a series of wild strikes but Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Temirov defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters by moving into the clinch.
Temirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Temirov throws a head punch that misses.
Temirov is struggling to control the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temirov's elbow.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Temirov working aggressively here.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Temirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Kersikov tries to stall but Temirov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Temirov misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Temirov.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Temirov breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Temirov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Temirov.
Kersikov throws a series of strikes that have Temirov backpedaling.
Temirov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Temirov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Temirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Temirov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Temirov.
Temirov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temirov.
A shot to the body from Temirov misses
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Temirov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Temirov avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov had his way with Boyko Kersikov in that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Kersikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
Kersikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Temirov circles away.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Temirov doesn't seem bothered though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kersikov - that will leave a mark!
Kersikov misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Temirov.
Temirov looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Temirov's guard.
Kersikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Kersikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kersikov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kersikov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kersikov trying to control but Temirov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov dominating with strikes here.
Kersikov has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Temirov's face.
Kersikov with good strikes from the mount here!
Kersikov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Temirov badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kersikov around the waist but Kersikov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kersikov is the winner by TKO! Kersikov jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyko Kersikov!
A relieved looking Boyko Kersikov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Reem (ranked 1215 p4p, 149 weight class) and Tony O Rangers (ranked 2768 p4p, 277 weight class). Reem comes to the ring accompanied by Bad Reputation. O Rangers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Helicopter- Bloc Party. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 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
26 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony O Rangers!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O Rangerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O Rangers shoots for a double leg takedown but Reem sprawls well. He's pushed O Rangers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reem forces O Rangers back against the ropes and clinches.
O Rangers is working for takedown but Reem is calmly controlling the position for now.
O Rangers wants the takedown. Reem is fighting it off but O Rangers persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reem's guard against the ropes.
O Rangers wants to pass the guard but Reem is keeping 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.
Reem is trying to control the position but O Rangers postures up.
Reem managing to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
O Rangers tries to free his leg and advance position but Reem is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem wants to stand and escape but O Rangers is having none of it.
Reem keeping full guard, as O Rangers tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reem clobbers O Rangers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice takedown defense from Reem. No joy for O Rangers on that attempt.
Umberto Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony O Rangers.
Reem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab from Reem.
O Rangers fails with the takedown.
Reem is looking to counter punch.
O Rangers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reem to the ground. O Rangers is now in Reem's guard.
Reem is looking to stand up but O Rangers isn't so interested in that idea.
Reem keeping full guard, as O Rangers tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem pulls O Rangers in to control the position.
Reem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reem bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in O Rangers's guard.
O Rangers looking to control.
Reem sitting in guard here, content to control.
O Rangers looking for a guillotine here but Reem defends easily.
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!
Reem controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Reem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Rangers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reem lands the left hand.
O Rangers fails to land the takedown.
Reem tries to clinch up.
O Rangers has a takedown stuffed.
Umberto Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony O Rangers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rangers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Rangers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reem is looking to counter punch.
Reem cracks O Rangers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Rangers moves away from the strike by Reem.
Umberto Reem is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rangers tries to keep at a distance but Reem has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reem looking to stall.
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem scores with a nice right hand.
Reem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Rangers misses with a head kick.
Tony O Rangers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but O Rangers is just out of range.
O Rangers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reem to score with a decent uppercut.
Reem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reem throws the left hand but O Rangers avoids the punch easily.
O Rangers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reem closes the distance and pushes O Rangers back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Rangers working hard to break the clinch.
Reem breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers blocks a jab.
Reem moves into the clinch.
Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Rangers backwards.
Reem pushes O Rangers back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from O Rangers.
Reem lands a hook that snaps the head of O Rangers backwards.
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem takes the fight into the clinch.
O Rangers breaks from the clinch.
Reem throws a big shot that misses.
O Rangers darts in looking for a takedown but Reem gets double underhooks and turns O Rangers into the ropes.
O Rangers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reem pinned against the ropes. Reem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reem lands with a straight right. O Rangers didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Reem dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Reem.
O Rangers shoots and misses
and Reem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Rangers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Rangers is rocked!
Reem fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops O Rangers to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! O Rangers looks to clinch but Reem throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! O Rangers taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
Umberto Reem decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joan Vila (ranked 772 p4p, 99 weight class) and Antonio Salieri (ranked 1067 p4p, 140 weight class). Salieri is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DMX - Ain’t No Sunshine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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162 lbs
16 - 15 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joan Vila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Salieri!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Vila does no damage.
Salieri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vila just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Salieri misses.
Vila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Vila misses.
Salieri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vila.
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Salieri is just out of range.
Salieri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Salieri lands a leg kick that knocks Vila off balance momentarily.
Vila looks to land a right hand but Salieri moved out of range.
We've been told by Vila's head coaches at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vila tries to bum rush Salieri with a series of wild strikes but Salieri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salieri misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Vila lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Salieri backs up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salieri.
Salieri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salieri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vila misses with a two punch combination.
Salieri missing with a left hand there. Vila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vila throws a body punch but Salieri moves out of range.
Salieri looks to land a left hand but Vila moved out of range nicely.
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.
Nice defenses there by Salieri.
Vila throws an off balance right hand
and Salieri counters with a good low kick that Vila was not able to check.
Salieri misses with an uppercut. Vila saw that one coming.
Vila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salieri.
Salieri cracks Vila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vila walks into a jab.
Vila is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Salieri's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Salieri throws a shot from downtown. Vila moves away and avoids it.
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vila throws a shot from downtown. Salieri moves away and avoids it.
Salieri slips a jab from Vila.
Vila throws a series of punches but Salieri moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vila moves forwards but Salieri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Salieri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salieri scoring well with a low kick there.
Vila has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vila there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vila lands with a nice combination. Salieri backs away looking to recover.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salieri circles away quickly and effectively.
Salieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salieri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vila.
Salieri throws a shot to the body.
Salieri lands with a straight right. Vila didn't see that one coming.
Salieri ducks under a wild hook from Vila.
Vila throws a solid leg kick but Salieri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vila.
A big left from Vila misses.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Good standup being displayed there by Salieri as he connects with a hook.
Vila throws a head kick that misses
and Salieri counters with a nice body shot.
Vila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salieri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vila swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Salieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila throws a sloppy head kick and Salieri moves out of range easily.
Salieri connects with a solid leg kick.
Salieri tests Vila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salieri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Joan Vila 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.
Salieri slips a jab and a cross from Vila.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
Salieri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vila loads up on a big right hand but Salieri slips the punch.
Vila needs to keep his hands up - Salieri had a free shot at his head there.
Salieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Salieri scoring well with a low kick there.
Vila thuds his shin into the meat of Salieri's side.
Vila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salieri.
The fighters circling - Salieri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vila fails to land with a series of punches.
Salieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salieri throws a lazy right hand but Vila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Salieri is looking to land body kicks.
Vila takes a swing at Salieri's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Vila. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri misses the jab.
Vila seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vila misses with a double jab.
Joan Vila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salieri fakes the leg kick and cracks Vila in the body.
A combination from Vila does no damage.
Vila sizes up Salieri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice cross by Salieri.
Good standup being displayed there by Vila as he connects with a hook.
Salieri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab.
Salieri throws out a loose jab but Vila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Vila.
Salieri is looking to chop away at Vila's legs.
Vila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salieri thumps Vila with a low kick.
Salieri throws a hook but Vila blocks it.
Salieri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vilas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri lands with a good body shot.
Vila walks into a stiff left hand from Salieri.
Vila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Vila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Salieri is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vila falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salieri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Salieri throws a leg kick which misses Vila's front leg but catches the back leg as Vila tries to avoid it.
Vila takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vila bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salieri's head.
Vila throws a solid leg kick but Salieri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vila.
Vila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vila misses with a straight left.
Vila moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salieri tries a low kick but Vila avoids it.
Vila moves away from the strike by Salieri.
Vila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salieri.
Vila throws a body punch but Salieri moves out of range.
Vila slips under a jab from Salieri.
Joan Vila is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salieri throws a hook but Vila avoids it easily.
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Salieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salieri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vila scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joan Vila will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Donk. Salieri catches Vila right on the button with a cross.
Vila lands a slapping body shot.
Vila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vila misses with a jab to the body
enabling Salieri to counter with a crisp jab.
Vila slips a jab from Salieri.
Vila misses with a low kick.
Salieri misses with an uppercut. Vila saw that one coming.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Salieri misses.
Vila throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salieri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salieri blocks a low kick nicely.
Vila misses with a double jab.
Salieri throws an overhand right that lands on Vila's shoulder, as Vila tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Vila on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri avoids the body shot from Vila.
Salieri lands a nice shot that snaps Vila's head back.
Vila catches Salieri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vila throws a head kick but Salieri moves out of range.
Salieri blocks a jab.
Salieri throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salieri misses with a hook.
Vila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salieri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vila throws a right and a left that Salieri avoids nicely.
Vila slips a straight right by Salieri.
Salieri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vila.
A telegraphed right hand from Salieri misses the target.
Salieri throws a good cross that connects.
Vila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salieri cracks the inside of Vila's front leg.
Vila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vila throws a low kick but Salieri moves out of range easily.
Salieri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Salieri misses.
Salieri tries a low kick but Vila avoids it.
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Vila was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salieri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vila moves away from the strike by Salieri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salieri connects with a leg kick. Vila looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Salieri missing with a left hand there. Vila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salieri checks a low kick from Vila.
Salieri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Salieri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vila circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salieri. That's going to slow Vila down.
Vila misses with a two punch combination.
Vila is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salieri looks to land a combination. Vila sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Salieri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vila has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salieri finds it's way round the side to connect with Vila's head.
Vila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila moves out of range of the leg kick from Salieri.
It looked like Vila was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salieri.
Salieri moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Vila takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vila walks into a jab.
Joan Vila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salieri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Salieri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vila 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Antonio Salieri!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Antonio Salieri!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Antonio Salieri!
Antonio Salieri wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Antonio Salieri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Joan Vila was interviewed post fight and said 'Salieri stopped these hands, but they will be back! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Salvador (ranked 216 p4p, 29 weight class) and Starling Silva (ranked 822 p4p, 114 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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203 lbs
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188 lbs
20 - 10 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, George Salvador!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Starling Silva!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvador is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salvador bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salvador tried to counter with a leg kick but Silva avoided it.
Salvador connects with a body shot.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Salvador takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salvador. Salvador obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Salvador tries a head kick but it misses.
Salvador misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva throws out a counter right but Salvador avoids it with no problem.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvador is just out of range.
Silva misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador connects with a high kick.
Salvador pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silva back to the ropes. Salvador follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Salvador.
Salvador throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador throws a head punch that misses.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Salvador avoids it by throwing Silva back against the ropes.
Salvador misses with some punches.
Salvador fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Salvador.
Salvador takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Silva prevents a body shot from Salvador.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Salvador tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Salvador misses with a punch on the inside.
Salvador blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salvador misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Salvador fails to land.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salvador backwards.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salvador throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salvador or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva lands an elbow just above Salvador 's eye.
Salvador has Silva pressed against the ropes, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Salvador on the inside.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Salvador.
Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salvador takes one on the button.
Salvador shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Salvador looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
George Salvador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salvador doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva lands with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starling Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Salvador's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Salvador smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Salvador wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salvador looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Salvador cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salvador rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Salvador lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salvador takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Salvador's head but Salvador sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salvador slips a jab from Silva.
Salvador looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Salvador misses with a leg kick
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Salvador shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Salvador misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva jabs Salvador right on the nose. Salvador blinks but takes it well.
Salvador is rocked!
A jab from Salvador misses.
Oh Salvador is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salvador. Salvador obviously looking to wear him down.
Salvador seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salvador.
Salvador checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Salvador tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Salvador back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Salvador does it's job there.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Salvador counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Salvador.
Salvador drops his hands for a split second and Silva immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Salvador face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Silva follows up with a right hand that knocks Salvador into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Starling Silva!
Starling Silva is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Starling Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 380 p4p, 19 weight class) and Fionn MacCumhaill (ranked 2024 p4p, 81 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Song 2. Fionn MacCumhaill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
304 lbs
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300 lbs
33 - 20 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fionn MacCumhaill!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCumhaill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Fionn MacCumhaill has been cut.
MacCumhaill misses with a combination
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
MacCumhaill misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a huge right that knocks MacCumhaill out cold! Smith is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Smith!
John Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobo Nielsen (ranked 157 p4p, 21 weight class) and Gerardo Pacheco (ranked 806 p4p, 86 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobo Nielsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerardo Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielsen slips a jab from Pacheco.
Nice defenses there by Nielsen.
Nielsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pacheco.
Pacheco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nielsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacheco.
Pacheco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nielsen throws a low kick but Pacheco avoids it.
A good leg kick by Nielsen.
Pacheco connects with a nice looking jab.
Pacheco misses with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Nielsen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gerardo Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Nielsen misses the target.
Pacheco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nielsen walks into a left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Pacheco blocks the leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nielsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pacheco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco checks a leg kick nicely.
Pacheco misses the body punch
and Nielsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pacheco throws a series of punches but Nielsen moves out of range.
Pacheco scores with a body shot.
Pacheco misses with a wild combination.
We've been informed that Pacheco 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.
Pacheco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nielsen throws out the jab.
Nielsen throws a leg kick
enabling Pacheco to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Pacheco.
Pacheco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pacheco misses with a lunging right hand
and Nielsen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nielsen lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacheco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pacheco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pacheco tries to pull guard but Nielsen holds him up against the ropes and eventually Pacheco drops back down to his feet.
Pacheco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen blocks an elbow strike.
Nielsen is trying to drag Pacheco to the mat but Pacheco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Nielsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Pacheco on the inside.
Nielsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nielsen lands an uppercut.
Pacheco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pacheco swings wildly with an uppercut but Nielsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nielsen looking to stall.
Nielsen takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nielsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Pacheco backwards.
Pacheco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Nielsen gets through Pacheco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nielsen throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerardo Pacheco will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pacheco lands with a good body shot.
A head kick from Pacheco lands but Nielsen takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Pacheco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nielsen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nielsen has his takedown stuffed
and Pacheco counters with a left and a right that stings Nielsen.
Pacheco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pacheco throws a right hand that misses
and Nielsen counters with a left to the body.
Nielsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nielsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pacheco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pacheco misses with a straight right.
Nielsen feinted with a counter takedown.
Pacheco connects with a body shot.
Pacheco misses with an uppercut
and Nielsen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco has Nielsen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pacheco blocks an uppercut.
Nielsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nielsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pacheco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pacheco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nielsen has picked Pacheco up - he's going for a ride! Nielsen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pacheco missing with punches from the bottom.
Nielsen working over Pacheco with some ground and pound. Pacheco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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.
Pacheco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
Nielsen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pacheco looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pacheco looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nielsen is defending well. Pacheco quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nielsen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pacheco celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerardo Pacheco!
Gerardo Pacheco is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Gerardo Pacheco thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Bobo Nielsen was interviewed post fight and said 'fucking auto flight got me!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christophe Dupree (ranked 91 p4p, 12 weight class) and Johnny Bizihwaeile (ranked 235 p4p, 35 weight class). Bizihwaeile has chosen Problem - Say That Then ft. Glasses Malone as his entrance music. Christophe Dupree has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
244 lbs
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christophe Dupree!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupree pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizihwaeile wants to counter the offense by Dupree and move into the clinch position.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice looking combination but Dupree bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bizihwaeile misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dupree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dupree tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the body
and Dupree counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bizihwaeile dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dupree. That did some damage!
Dupree throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaeile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot.
Dupree takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dupree is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Bizihwaeile.
An inside leg kick from Dupree misses.
Bizihwaeile connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dupree scores with a kick to the body.
Bizihwaeile looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile forces Dupree back against the ropes and clinches.
Dupree prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dupree is trying to push Bizihwaeile away but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dupree prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Dupree controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Dupree controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile pushes Dupree back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dupree's elbow.
Dupree blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Dupree is trying to push Bizihwaeile away but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Dupree blocks it.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Dupree controls the action.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Dupree blocks it.
Bizihwaeile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Dupree's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile throws a punch but it's blocked by Dupree.
Bizihwaeile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duprees head.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dupree working hard to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Dupree avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the ropes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dupree pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bizihwaeile 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.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile lands a big right hand that sends Dupree crashing to the mat! Bizihwaeile stays standing though and waves Dupree back to his feet!
It looks like Christophe Dupree has been cut.
Johnny Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaeile defending well as Dupree loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaeile lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dupree's sensitive parts.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dupree stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dupree looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bizihwaeile lands a big right hand that sends Dupree crashing to the mat! Bizihwaeile stays standing though and waves Dupree back to his feet!
Dupree is rocked!
Bizihwaeile is stalking Dupree. Dupree circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Bizihwaeile, and it's lights out! Dupree really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Bizihwaeile!
Johnny Bizihwaeile is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Johnny Bizihwaeile was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Christophe Dupree stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for a good fight ...Next time you going to sleep! '.
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