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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stupid Tattoo Guy (ranked 2197 p4p, 122 weight class) and Luiz Alves (ranked 3112 p4p, 158 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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149 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stupid Tattoo Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luiz Alves!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tattoo Guy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tattoo Guy lands a glancing blow to the side of Alves's head.
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tattoo Guy circles away.
It looked like Tattoo Guy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tattoo Guy, as that shot connected.
We've been informed that Alves 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.
Tattoo Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alves needs to keep his hands up - Tattoo Guy had a free shot at his head there.
Alves is rocked!
It looks like Luiz Alves has been cut.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Tattoo Guy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves is still on wobbly legs! Can Tattoo Guy finish him?
Tattoo Guy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.
Alves shoots in looking for a takedown but Tattoo Guy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alves defending well as Tattoo Guy loads up on a big left hand.
Alves fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tattoo Guy to the ground. Alves is now in Tattoo Guy's guard.
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!
Tattoo Guy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tattoo Guy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alves escapes and throws Tattoo Guy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tattoo Guy can't do much from the bottom here.
Alves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tattoo Guy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tattoo Guy defends it well.
Tattoo Guy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tattoo Guy is looking to control Alves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tattoo Guy avoid being mounted?
Tattoo Guy looking for submissions off his back.
Tattoo Guy is looking for a sweep. Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tattoo Guy gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tattoo Guy 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.
Tattoo Guy keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Tattoo Guy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tattoo Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alves slips nicely into half guard.
Tattoo Guy trying to control but Alves postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stupid Tattoo Guy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Alves's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tattoo Guy connects with a single shot there.
Alves looks for a takedown but Tattoo Guy sprawls well.
Tattoo Guy lands with an uppercut that bounces Alves off the ropes and back into range.
Tattoo Guy misses with a body shot.
Tattoo Guy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tattoo Guy's waist but Tattoo Guy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alves off to one side.
Tattoo Guy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alves needs to keep his hands up - Tattoo Guy had a free shot at his head there.
Alves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tattoo Guy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tattoo Guy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stupid Tattoo Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Alves.
Nice shot by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tattoo Guy thuds his right hand into Alves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
Alves has a takedown stuffed.
Stupid Tattoo Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy throws a hook but Alves blocks it.
Alves dives in and grabs Tattoo Guy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tattoo Guy pushes down on Alves's head and hops out.
Alves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Tattoo Guy coming out on top.
Alves wants to clinch.
Tattoo Guy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tattoo Guy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tattoo Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alves holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tattoo Guy tries to work over Alves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tattoo Guy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alves tries to clinch but Tattoo Guy moves out of range.
Tattoo Guy swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Tattoo Guy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves misses with a leg kick
and Tattoo Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tattoo Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tattoo Guy tests Alves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tattoo Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Alves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tattoo Guy won't be happy with that.
Alves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tattoo Guy parries the strikes from Alves easily there. Alves is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tattoo Guy to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stupid Tattoo Guy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Alves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alves shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tattoo Guy's guard.
Luiz Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Tattoo Guy has wrist control.
Alves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tattoo Guy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tattoo Guy seems keen to control Alves's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tattoo Guy is on top in guard.
Tattoo Guy looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattoo Guy advances to half guard.
Tattoo Guy uses his free foot to push down on Alves's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alves.
Tattoo Guy trying to control but Alves is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Alves tries to reverse the position but Tattoo Guy maintains control.
Tattoo Guy looking to control but Alves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tattoo Guy goes for an armbar but Alves turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alves.
Tattoo Guy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alves escapes and throws Tattoo Guy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Luiz Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tattoo Guy is defending against the submission attempts here by Alves.
Alves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tattoo Guy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tattoo Guy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luiz Alves.
I think Tattoo Guy 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 Stupid Tattoo Guy!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Stupid Tattoo Guy!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Stupid Tattoo Guy!
Stupid Tattoo Guy wins by unanimous decision!
Stupid Tattoo Guy 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leeland Lillard (ranked 1104 p4p, 149 weight class) and David Orston (ranked 3480 p4p, 394 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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217 lbs
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205 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Leeland Lillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Orston!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lillard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lillard misses with an uppercut. Orston saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orston. Lillard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lillard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lillard misses with a head kick.
Leeland Lillard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Orston misses
and Lillard moves into the clinch.
Orston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lillard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lillard missing with knees to the body.
Lillard lands a nice elbow.
It looks like David Orston has been cut.
Orston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lillard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lillard struggles to land a body shot inside as Orston controls his hands.
Orston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lillard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lillard pushes Orston back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lillard's elbow.
Orston misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lillard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lillard throws a head punch that misses.
Lillard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orston.
A short right from Orston on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orston.
Orston misses with a body punch.
Lillard lands a shoulder strike.
Lillard struggles to land a body shot inside as Orston controls his hands.
Lillard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orston's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Orston.
Lillard stalling in the clinch but Orston improves position.
Lillard digs a right hand into Orston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orston's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Lillard.
Lillard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orston misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lillard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orston misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lillard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lillard.
Lillard lands a body shot.
Lillard is working Orston over against the ropes.
Orston tries to throw a body punch but Lillard avoids it by throwing Orston back against the ropes.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lillard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orston is defending well for now.
Orston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orston can't find room to land a body shot as Lillard controls the action.
Lillard lands a left hand.
Orston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orston tries to throw a body punch but Lillard avoids it by throwing Orston back against the ropes.
Orston lands a body punch.
Lillard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Orston fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leeland Lillard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Orston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lillard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lillard clinches up against the ropes.
Orston avoiding damage as Lillard throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lillard.
Lillard trying to land knees to the body.
Lillard misses with a punch to the body.
Orston swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Orston lands an uppercut.
Leeland Lillard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lillard effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Lillard.
Lillard tries to work over Orston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Orston.
Orston tries a body shot but Lillard blocks it.
Orston tries to work over Lillard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orston.
Still in the clinch, Orston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lillard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard pushes off an throws an elbow but Orston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orston.
Lillard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orston or not.
Orston is breathing heavily.
Lillard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lillard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lillard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orston struggles to land a body shot inside as Lillard controls his hands.
Orston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lillard's elbow.
Orston pushes Lillard back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lillard misses with the head strike.
Lillard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orston can do to turn this around?
Orston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lillard lands a damaging elbow.
Lillard misses with a body punch.
Orston tries to work over Lillard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orston tries to throw a body punch but Lillard avoids it by throwing Orston back against the ropes.
Orston works on Lillard's body with a couple of short punches.
Orston throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orston tries to throw a body punch but Lillard avoids it by throwing Orston back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orston.
Lillard missing with knees to the body.
Lillard prevents a body shot from Orston.
Orston lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lillard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orston's elbow.
Orston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orston misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Lillard to work.
Orston misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lillard.
That has opened up David Orston's cut even more.
Orston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lillard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orston or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orston as Lillard tries to tie him up.
Orston misses with a body punch.
Orston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lillard's elbow.
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 Leeland Lillard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Orston's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lillard throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orston.
Orston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lillard moves away.
Lillard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orston moves away.
Orston raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Orston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lillard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orston tries to score with a low kick but Lillard moves his leg out of the way.
Lillard scores with a jab to the body.
Lillard tries to clinch up
and Lillard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lillard scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lillard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orston throws a chopping leg kick but Lillard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orston moves out of range of the body kick.
Lillard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lillard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lillard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Orston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Orston lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orston lands with a right hand.
Orston thows a leg kick but Lillard checks it
and Lillard counters with a stiff right hand.
Lillard tries to clinch but Orston moves out of range.
Orston wants to slow Lillard down by chopping away at his legs.
Orston throws a body punch but Lillard moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orston.
A head kick misses from Lillard.
Lillard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lillard checks a leg kick.
Lillard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lillard has closed the distance and engaged Orston in a clinch.
Orston lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
Lillard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orston's elbow.
Orston lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lillard digs a right hand underneath Orston's ribcage. Orston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orston avoiding damage as Lillard throws knees to the body.
Lillard presses Orston against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orston blocks an elbow strike.
Orston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Orston misses with a punch on the inside.
Lillard struggles to land a body shot inside as Orston controls his hands.
Orston misses with the head strike.
Lillard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lillard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Orston fails to land.
Lillard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lillard's elbow.
Lillard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lillard lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but David Orston just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on David Orston's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice body punch from Lillard.
Orston misses with a looping left.
Lillard throws a looping overhand right but Orston ducks down to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lillard prevents a body shot from Orston.
Orston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orston throws a head punch that misses.
Orston throws a head punch that misses.
Lillard cracks Orston with a nice body shot.
Lillard misses with a body punch.
Orston working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orston misses with the head strike.
Orston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lillard tries to throw a body punch but Orston avoids it by throwing Lillard back against the ropes.
Orston tries to work over Lillard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lillard lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard wants to stall.
Lillard blocks a body shot from Orston.
Lillard scores with a hook to the body.
Lillard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orston backwards.
Lillard tries to throw a body punch but Orston avoids it by throwing Lillard back against the ropes.
Lillard throws an elbow that misses.
Lillard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lillard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lillard blocks an uppercut.
Lillard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Orston swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lillard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lillard lands an uppercut.
Orston throws a punch but it's blocked by Lillard.
A short uppercut from Orston.
Orston prevents a body shot from Lillard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orston blocks a body shot from Lillard.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orston takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lillard blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Orston.
Orston blocks an elbow strike from Lillard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lillard as Orston tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orston.
Lillard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orston or not.
Orston throws a punch but it's blocked by Lillard.
Lillard is stalling here.
Orston takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above David Orston's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lillard prevents a body shot from Orston.
Lillard trying to land knees to the body.
Lillard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Orston prevents a body shot from Lillard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leeland Lillard had his way with David Orston in that round.
The cut man is working on David Orston'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. And we move into the final round!
A jab from Orston misses.
David Orston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lillard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lillard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orston clinches up against the ropes.
Orston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lillard lands a hook that snaps the head of Orston backwards.
Orston pushes Lillard back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Lillard.
Lillard lands with a left to the head.
Orston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lillard can't find room to land a body shot as Orston controls the action.
Orston swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lillard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
David Orston's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lillard lands a nice uppercut.
Orston misses with the head strike.
Lillard pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Lillard struggles to land a body shot inside as Orston controls his hands.
Orston tries to throw a body punch but Lillard avoids it by throwing Orston back against the ropes.
Orston tries to throw a body punch but Lillard avoids it by throwing Orston back against the ropes.
Orston taking a breather.
Lillard blocks a body shot from Orston.
Lillard taking a breather.
Orston has a couple of punches blocked by Lillard.
Orston blocks a body shot from Lillard.
Orston has a couple of punches blocked by Lillard.
Orston misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lillard misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orston.
Orston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lillard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lillard blocks a body shot from Orston.
Lillard struggles to land a body shot inside as Orston controls his hands.
Orston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lillard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Orston blocks a body shot from Lillard.
Orston prevents a body shot from Lillard.
Orston takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lillard scores with a shoulder strike.
Orston misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Orston misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Leeland Lillard.
I think Lillard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Leeland Lillard!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Leeland Lillard!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Leeland Lillard!
Leeland Lillard wins by unanimous decision!
Leeland Lillard gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Mac Burns (ranked 2274 p4p, 281 weight class) and James Jordon (ranked 3908 p4p, 432 weight class). Burns's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, . Jordon has chosen Sticky Icky as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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206 lbs
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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
34 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Mac Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jordon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordon looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jordon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Jordon tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jordon connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jordon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jordon ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Jordon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jordon avoids the body shot from Burns.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Jordon is just out of range.
Jordon moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon's corner calls for a 1-2. Jordon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burns fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jordon sprawls well initially but Burns persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jordon is looking to improve his position.
Jordon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jordon is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
Jordon is trying to get back to full guard.
Jordon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burns has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Burns trying to control but Jordon is working from the bottom.
Jordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordon is keeping the position for now.
Jordon is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.
Burns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jordon controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Jordon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jordon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Jordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid body kick from Jordon.
Burns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jordon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burns somewhat.
Burns works Jordon's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon dips to his left and cracks Burns with an uppercut!
Burns throws a hook but Jordon avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Jordon shows good takedown defense.
Jordon misses with an uppercut.
Jordon throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range.
Jordon scores with a nice right hand.
Burns tries to move into range but Jordon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jordon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
James Jordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordon scores with a takedown into Burns's guard.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jordon throws a strike but Burns rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordon keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Jordon's legs - danger averted.
Jordon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burns defends well.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Jordon is keeping the position.
Burns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jordon working for submissions but it's allowed Burns to get to half guard.
Burns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Burns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Connor Mac Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Jordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jordon manages to avoid it.
Jordon lands a big head kick that sends Burns tumbling to the mat! Jordon takes a step backwards and waves Burns back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Burns is rocked!
It looks like Connor Mac Burns has been cut.
Burns is holding his hands too far apart here. Jordon throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Burns is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Jordon!
After winning the bout, James Jordon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Kubota (ranked 197 p4p, 12 weight class) and Anton Strålman (ranked 784 p4p, 42 weight class). Kubota's entrance music is Devilman No Uta (1972). A fine choice. Strålman has chosen Three Kings as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Takeru Kubota!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Strålman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kubota tries a head kick but it misses.
Strålman feints a counter leg kick.
Strålman moves into the clinch.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Kubota.
Kubota misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman looking to throw knees to the head but Kubota is blocking nicely.
Kubota lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strålman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Kubota misses with some punches.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Kubota.
Kubota lands with a light punch inside.
Kubota lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kubota throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kubota has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strålman.
Strålman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Kubota misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kubota.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman swings for the body but Kubota moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman lands with a shot to the body.
Strålman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kubota throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Kubota throws a half hearted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Strålman misses.
Strålman throws a chopping leg kick but Kubota manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kubota avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kubota misses with a looping right.
Strålman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Strålman tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota throwing a counter right hand but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Kubota avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kubota misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kubota.
Strålman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Strålman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kubota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strålman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota's corner calls for a 1-2. Kubota obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strålman motions for Kubota to come forward. Strålman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota checks a low kick from Strålman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strålman.
Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kubota there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kubota lands a body shot.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kubota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strålman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strålman moves out of range as Kubota throws a body kick.
Kubota walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strålman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kubota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strålman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kubota checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota 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.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Strålman tries to clinch up.
Strålman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kubota circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Kubota misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Strålman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kubota connects with a body shot.
Kubota walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strålman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strålman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Kubota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strålman can do to turn this around?
Strålman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kubota circles away.
Kubota is looking to chop away at Strålman's legs.
Kubota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kubota feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kubota with a hook.
Strålman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kubota avoids the body shot from Strålman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Strålman misses with a body kick.
Kubota misses with a body kick.
Kubota on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strålman. Strålman obviously looking to wear him down.
Kubota checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strålman on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
Kubota jabs at Strålman's body.
Kubota scores with a nice right hand.
Kubota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Kubota circles away.
Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman misses with a double jab.
Strålman slips a straight right by Kubota.
Strålman 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.
Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strålman. That did some damage!
A combination from Strålman does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kubota darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takeru Kubota is winning the standup battle so far.
Kubota throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kubota circles away.
Strålman wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman tries to clinch up but Kubota circles away and keeps his distance.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman slips under a jab from Kubota.
Strålman misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Kubota misses the target.
Strålman misses with a few strikes there.
Strålman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kubota throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Strålman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Kubota - just one landing.
Nice uppercut there from Kubota.
Kubota feints and then cracks Strålman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strålman down.
Kubota wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kubota fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kubota.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strålman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Strålman drives through and clinches with Kubota against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Strålman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kubota tries to keep at a distance but Strålman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Strålman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kubota has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kubota lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strålman tries to work over Kubota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strålman misses with a body punch.
Strålman cracks Kubota with a nice body shot.
Kubota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Kubota avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the ropes.
Strålman tries to break free but Kubota pushes him back against the ropes.
Kubota has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota has had enough of the clinch but Strålman keeps him there for the moment.
Strålman pushes Kubota back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kubota.
Kubota prevents a body shot from Strålman.
Kubota working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kubota.
Kubota working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Strålman lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been informed that Strålman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kubota scores with a shot to the side of Strålman's head.
Strålman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman can't break the clinch.
Kubota breaks from the clinch.
Strålman blocks a low kick nicely.
Kubota swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strålman.
Kubota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kubota delivers a nice body kick.
We've been told by Kubota's head coaches at Diamond Unbreakable that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kubota scores with a nice body kick.
A big right from Strålman misses.
Strålman has managed to clinch.
Kubota throws a head punch that misses.
Kubota is trying to force a seperation but Strålman has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kubota.
Strålman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takeru Kubota has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strålman misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Strålman on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota dips to his left and cracks Strålman with an uppercut!
Strålman takes the fight into the clinch.
Strålman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kubota struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Kubota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
Kubota blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kubota.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strålman.
A short right from Strålman on the inside.
Kubota working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman breaks the clinch.
A big right from Strålman misses.
Kubota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Takeru Kubota did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Strålman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Kubota.
Kubota cracks Strålman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kubota throws a push kick but Strålman slaps the foot to one side.
Kubota avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strålman avoids the head kick by Kubota.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Kubota circles away.
Strålman avoids the head kick by Kubota.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strålman moves away.
Strålman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kubota swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strålman thumps Kubota with a low kick.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kubota throwing a counter right hand but Strålman manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Kubota circles away.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Strålman misses.
Strålman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kubota.
Strålman instigates a clinch.
Kubota working aggressively here.
Kubota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota tries a low kick but Strålman avoids it.
Strålman tried to score with a low kick but Kubota checks it.
Kubota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Kubota misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kubota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kubota.
Strålman looks to land a combination but Kubota avoids it well.
Strålman tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strålman's sensitive parts.
Strålman throws a jab when Kubota was well out of range.
Strålman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kubota.
Kubota explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kubota gets tackled into the ropes by Strålman. Strålman maintains the clinch.
Kubota lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kubota gets through Strålman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Kubota lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Strålman is stalling here.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Kubota.
Kubota lands a hook that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Strålman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Strålman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kubota.
Kubota breaks from the clinch.
Kubota throws a leg kick
and Strålman counters with an outside leg kick.
Kubota lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Strålman tries to clinch up
and Kubota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strålman avoids the head kick by Kubota.
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Kubota circles away.
Strålman slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota had his way with Anton Strålman in 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Strålman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kubota. That did some damage!
Strålman is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strålman has time to react.
Strålman connects with a solid leg kick.
Kubota slips a straight right by Strålman.
Kubota throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kubota tries to land a front kick but Strålman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strålman tries to clinch but Kubota is having none of it.
Kubota connects with a leg kick. Strålman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kubota misses with an uppercut.
Strålman misses with an uppercut.
Strålman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Strålman checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Strålman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kubota was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kubota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kubota.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Strålman moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kubota lands a head shot.
Kubota showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strålman.
Kubota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kubota misses with a jab to the body
and Strålman counters with a straight right hand.
Kubota lands with a hook. Strålman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strålman takes the fight into the clinch.
Strålman pushes Kubota back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kubota swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota dodges an elbow strike from Strålman.
Strålman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kubota has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Kubota avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the ropes.
Kubota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kubota as Strålman tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Kubota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kubota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strålmans head.
Kubota misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kubota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anton Strålman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kubota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Nice body punch from Kubota.
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strålman tries to clinch up but Kubota circles away and keeps his distance.
Kubota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.
Strålman connects with a single shot there.
Some wild striking there from Strålman.
Strålman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Kubota showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kubota has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Takeru Kubota!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Takeru Kubota!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Takeru Kubota!
Takeru Kubota wins by unanimous decision!
Takeru Kubota retains his bantamweight title!
Takeru Kubota bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shelby Foote (ranked 1473 p4p, 167 weight class) and Neal Diaz (ranked 1267 p4p, 135 weight class). 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shelby Foote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neal Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foote lands a head shot.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foote half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Foote.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Foote 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.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Foote sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Foote scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diaz is not content to let Foote control the position.
Foote is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Foote has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foote sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Foote lands strikes from half guard.
Foote is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Foote is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foote wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Foote wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
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.
Nice strikes from Foote there.
Foote has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Foote lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz trying to control but Foote postures up.
Foote is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz moves into full guard.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Foote slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Foote defends easily.
Foote trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diaz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelby Foote dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Foote throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foote manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
Foote trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Foote is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Foote trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foote looking to pass the guard.
Diaz working for a triangle but Foote defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foote stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz has his foot on Foote's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foote works his way back into a safe position though.
Foote throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Foote's guard. Nice move by Diaz!
Foote utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz won't allow Foote to sweep him here.
Diaz advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Foote tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Foote might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foote is trying to work for a sweep but Diaz has mounted him!
Foote is looking to get to half guard.
Foote is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foote tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Foote is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Shelby Foote will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. 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.
Foote closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
Neal Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foote looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Foote has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Foote lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz has hold of Foote's hands but Foote slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Foote sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Foote moves into full mount! Diaz won't be happy about that!
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote punishing his opponent with strikes.
Foote raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Foote.
Foote trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Foote lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diaz hang on?
Foote swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Diaz is now in Foote's guard. A big mistake from Foote there, giving up the dominant position!
Foote is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Diaz has his hands clasped together but Foote extends and breaks Diaz's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Foote.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shelby Foote!
Shelby Foote made sure to mention his sponsor, Dark Knight Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie McDonald (ranked 1669 p4p, 185 weight class) and Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 1287 p4p, 140 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McDonald might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Get Busy Living. Julio Valeron Huhrera has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ronnie McDonald's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huhrera pushes McDonald up against the ropes in a clinch.
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huhrera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Huhrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
Huhrera forces McDonald back against the ropes and clinches.
Huhrera has McDonald pressed against the ropes, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Huhrera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huhrera throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Huhrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huhrera takes a jab right on the kisser.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huhrera lands a slapping body shot.
Huhrera misses with a body shot.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Huhrera .
McDonald throws the left hand but Huhrera avoids the punch easily.
Huhrera jabs at McDonald's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Huhrera moves out of range easily.
Huhrera lands a nice shot that snaps McDonald's head back.
Huhrera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Huhrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Huhrera looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
A nice side step and Huhrera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Huhrera 's leg but Huhrera calmly moves out of range.
McDonald sizes up Huhrera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDonald looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Huhrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Huhrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Huhrera is trying to keep McDonald in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Huhrera .
Huhrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
Huhrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald stands and steps away. Huhrera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huhrera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Huhrera persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Huhrera ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio Valeron Huhrera will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Huhrera lands a jab to the head.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
Huhrera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Huhrera off balance momentarily.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Huhrera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Huhrera dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Julio Valeron Huhrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huhrera stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
Huhrera misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Huhrera gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Huhrera is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
Huhrera thows a huge punch but McDonald dodges it nicely.
Huhrera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Huhrera wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
My spies in Gym inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huhrera thows a huge punch but McDonald dodges it nicely.
Huhrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huhrera is taking a breather. McDonald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huhrera is looking for a kimura here.
Huhrera wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Huhrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Huhrera trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Huhrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Valeron Huhrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Julio Valeron Huhrera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huhrera has a takedown stuffed.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Huhrera moved out of range nicely.
McDonald lands a jab-cross combination.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Huhrera 's head but Huhrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huhrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Huhrera 's head but Huhrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huhrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
Huhrera dives in and scores a takedown into McDonald's guard.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huhrera advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
Huhrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. Huhrera eventually gives up the hold.
Huhrera is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.
McDonald won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount.
McDonald is staying active underneath Huhrera , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Huhrera scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Huhrera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Huhrera tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Huhrera seems content to control.
McDonald is not content to let Huhrera control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ronnie McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julio Valeron Huhrera .
I've got Huhrera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Julio Valeron Huhrera !
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Julio Valeron Huhrera !
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Julio Valeron Huhrera !
Julio Valeron Huhrera wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Julio Valeron Huhrera 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.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Halstenberg (ranked 1375 p4p, 183 weight class) and Jeff Johnson (ranked 1238 p4p, 167 weight class). Halstenberg comes to the ring accompanied by Bring Me The Horizon - Can You Feel My Heart. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Halstenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halstenberg slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Halstenberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Halstenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
As Johnson looks to move away, Halstenberg throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Halstenberg.
Halstenberg throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Johnson - that will leave a mark!
Johnson lands the left hand.
Halstenberg tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halstenberg avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Halstenberg misses with a double jab.
Halstenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jeff Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson thows a body kick. Halstenberg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Halstenberg.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Halstenberg eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Sebastian Halstenberg has been cut.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Halstenberg.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halstenberg throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Halstenberg missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Halstenberg walks into a left hand.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Halstenberg slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halstenberg manages to avoid it.
Halstenberg is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Halstenberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Halstenberg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Halstenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeff Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Halstenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Halstenberg shakes it off.
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Halstenberg in the body.
Nice defenses there by Halstenberg.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halstenberg moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Halstenberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson throws a hook but Halstenberg blocks it.
Halstenberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halstenberg swinging wildly here.
Johnson jabs at Halstenberg's body.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Halstenberg.
Johnson lands with a hook. Halstenberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Halstenberg avoids it well.
Halstenberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Halstenberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halstenberg throws out the jab.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halstenberg manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Halstenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Halstenberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halstenberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halstenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Sebastian Halstenberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halstenberg.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Halstenberg'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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Johnson - that will leave a mark!
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halstenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Halstenberg seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson scores with a head kick.
Halstenberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Halstenberg throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Halstenberg throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halstenberg walks into a left hand.
Halstenberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook. Halstenberg ducked under it nicely.
Halstenberg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halstenberg.
An attempted straight right counter from Halstenberg misses the target.
Sebastian Halstenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halstenberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Halstenberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Halstenberg misses the target.
Halstenberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Halstenberg throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Halstenberg takes one on the button.
Halstenberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halstenberg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Halstenberg throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Halstenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halstenberg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Halstenberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson cracks Halstenberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Halstenberg misses its intended target.
Jeff Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halstenberg misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jeff Johnson!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jeff Johnson!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jeff Johnson!
Jeff Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Jeff Johnson 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 Jan Schrijber (ranked 2728 p4p, 263 weight class) and Drederick Tatum (ranked 1341 p4p, 156 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Schrijber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drederick Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum misses with a hook. Schrijber ducked under it nicely.
Schrijber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schrijber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tatum with a hook.
Tatum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tatum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum misses with a wild body shot.
Schrijber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tatum throws a lazy right hand but Schrijber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drederick Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrijber misses with a takedown attempt
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Schrijber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schrijber shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatum tries to sprawl out of it but Schrijber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tatum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schrijber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tatum breaks the clinch.
Schrijber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Schrijber drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrijber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schrijber's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tatum looking for a sweep. Not yet Tatum, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatum trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drederick Tatum dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schrijber avoids the body shot from Tatum.
Schrijber dives in and grabs Tatum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tatum pushes down on Schrijber's head and hops out.
Tatum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schrijber shoots for a double leg takedown but Tatum sprawls well. He's pushed Schrijber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tatum throws out a counter right but Schrijber avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Schrijber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatum throws a body punch but Schrijber moves out of range.
Schrijber appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Tatum misses.
Schrijber rushes Tatum and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrijber tries for a takedown but Tatum manages to get underhooks.
Tatum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tatum breaks the clinch.
Schrijber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Schrijber throws a big counter combination but Tatum scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tatum throws a hook to the side of Schrijber's head but Schrijber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schrijber feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum misses with a straight left.
Tatum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schrijber.
A nice side step and Tatum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Schrijber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schrijber misses with a takedown attempt
and Schrijber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tatum throws a jab but it's blocked by Schrijber.
Schrijber wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Schrijber shoots and misses
and Schrijber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schrijber tries for a takedown but Tatum circles away easily
and Tatum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schrijber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice side step and Tatum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tatum scores with a jab. Schrijber acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrijber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatum.
Tatum thuds a left hand into Schrijber's body.
Tatum has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schrijber is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schrijber looking for a takedown.
Tatum is trying to break free.
Schrijber wants a takedown but no success here.
Tatum stops a takedown attempt from Schrijber.
A nice left hand lands by Tatum.
Schrijber blocks an uppercut.
Schrijber is trying to pull guard but Tatum turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
Schrijber is trying to drag Tatum to the mat but Tatum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Schrijber is working for takedown but Tatum is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tatum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schrijber.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drederick Tatum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tatum missing with a left hand there. Schrijber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jan Schrijber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatum scores with a jab to the body.
Schrijber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drederick Tatum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tatum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tatum lands a jab to Schrijber's midsection.
Tatum connects with a crisp jab.
Schrijber looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tatum lands a right hand from hell, dropping Schrijber. Tatum pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drederick Tatum!
Drederick Tatum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xafan Kong (ranked 906 p4p, 134 weight class) and Johan Dahlberg (ranked 2247 p4p, 279 weight class). Kong comes into the arena with Demon's Theme blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xafan Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Dahlberg!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dahlberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dahlberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xafan Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dahlberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dahlberg lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kong throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Dahlberg counter with a right hand.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dahlberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kong.
Dahlberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kong.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kong. That's going to slow Dahlberg down.
Kong misses with a hook. Dahlberg ducked under it nicely.
Dahlberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dahlberg misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kong is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kong.
An inside leg kick lands from Kong.
Dahlberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dahlberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dahlberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Kong avoids the body shot from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dahlberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kong finds it's way round the side to connect with Dahlberg's head.
Kong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dahlberg misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Kong is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dahlberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kong throws a head kick but Dahlberg moves out of range.
Dahlberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dahlberg throws out a leg kick but Kong moves out of range and Dahlberg only half commits.
Kong moves out of range of the body kick.
Kong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dahlberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dahlberg tries to land a leg kick but Kong saw it coming and moves away.
Kong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dahlberg. That did some damage!
Kong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dahlberg digs a good body shot into Kong's ribs.
Kong scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dahlberg ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Dahlberg throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Kong blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xafan Kong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dahlberg cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Kong there.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dahlberg throws a hook to the side of Kong's head but Kong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kong is looking for a counter combo.
Kong slips a jab and a cross from Dahlberg.
Kong scores with a nice head shot.
Kong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dahlberg checks it well.
Dahlberg throws a hook to the side of Kong's head but Kong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kong tries to clinch there but Dahlberg circles away.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dahlberg checks it well.
Dahlberg misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Dahlberg throws a chopping leg kick but Kong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kong connects with an inside leg kick.
Dahlberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dahlberg manages to avoid it.
Kong throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kong.
Kong slips a jab from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dahlberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Dahlberg.
Kong scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Dahlberg misses.
Dahlberg scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dahlberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kong scores with a four punch combination!
Kong throws a right hand that misses
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Kong misses
enabling Dahlberg to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dahlberg misses the target.
Kong ducks right into an uppercut from Dahlberg.
Kong avoids the body shot from Dahlberg.
Kong lands a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dahlberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dahlberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
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 Xafan Kong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johan Dahlberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dahlberg lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dahlberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dahlberg throws a hook to the side of Kong's head but Kong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.
Kong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dahlberg looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Dahlberg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dahlberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dahlberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahlberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Xafan Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dahlberg in his tracks.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Sloppy strikes from Dahlberg. Those never looked like landing.
Kong scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong lands a high kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Kong.
Kong checks a low kick from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dahlberg misses with a wild body shot.
Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dahlberg walks into a left hand.
Dahlberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dahlberg is rocked!
Kong avoids the body shot from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
Kong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dahlberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Kong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dahlberg's sensitive parts.
Kong thuds his right hand into Dahlberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong thuds his shin into the meat of Dahlberg's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg clobbers Kong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dahlberg slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Kong connects with a body shot.
Dahlberg throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xafan Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dahlberg throws an off balance right hand
and Kong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dahlberg might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kong has got the better of the exchanges.
Dahlberg throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Kong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dahlberg cracks Kong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kong clinches up with Dahlberg and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dahlberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Dahlberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong gets through Dahlberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Dahlberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Dahlberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xafan Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Xafan Kong!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Xafan Kong!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Xafan Kong 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Glatt (ranked 1121 p4p, 139 weight class) and Neville Southall (ranked 809 p4p, 103 weight class). Glatt comes to the ring accompanied by Killed by death. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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28
261 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
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286 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doug Glatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glatt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Southall's head.
Glatt cracks Southall with an open hand slap.
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Southall throws a nice looking combination but Glatt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Glatt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Glatt.
Southall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Southall lands in his opponent's guard.
Glatt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Southall distracts Glatt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Glatt trying to keep a closed guard but Southall is proving a slippery customer.
Southall landing with the ground and pound.
Southall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Glatt is trying to control the position but Southall postures up.
Southall scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glatt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Southall is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glatt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Southall landing with the ground and pound.
Southall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Southall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Glatt is trying to control the position but Southall postures up.
Glatt keeping moving, preventing Southall from controlling successfully.
Southall looking to pass the guard.
Glatt is trying to keep Southall in close.
Glatt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Southall decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Glatt, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southall has managed to clinch.
Southall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Glatt or not.
Southall jumps guard but Glatt stands there with Southall around his waist. Southall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Glatt is trying to maintain a safe position but Southall gets an underhook and turns Glatt into the ropes.
Southall lands a body punch.
Glatt is breathing heavily.
Glatt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Southall has him pressed against the ropes.
Glatt working aggressively here.
Southall wants a takedown but no success here.
Southall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Southall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Southall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Southall lands with a light punch inside.
Southall scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Southall digs a right hand into Glatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Glatt's gas tank.
Southall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Southall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Southall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Glatt uses from the top position.
Southall wants to stand and escape but Glatt is having none of it.
Southall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Southall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neville Southall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Glatt. Southall does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Glatt. Beautiful body shot.
Southall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Glatt on his heels. He'll look to pass Glatt's guard now, I'm sure.
Southall landing with the ground and pound.
Southall wants to control from the top but Glatt keeps moving.
Southall throws a big elbow that misses.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Southall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall postures up and lands a big shot to Glatt's brow.
Southall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Southall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Glatt's head.
Southall is in close to Glatt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Southall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Southall cracks Glatt with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southall is looking to work some ground and pound but Glatt has wrist control.
Southall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Southall throwing strikes but missing.
Southall preventing the sweep.
Southall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Glatt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Southall cracks Glatt with a solid left hand.
Southall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Glatt has momentary wrist control but Southall slips an elbow through the middle.
Southall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Glatt keeping moving, preventing Southall from controlling successfully.
Southall scoring with some ground and pound.
Glatt is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Southall stays in close to Glatt's body and controls the position.
Glatt working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Southall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Glatt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Southall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Glatt seems to have got his legs back now.
Glatt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southall.
Southall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Glatt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Southall distracts Glatt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Southall connects with a couple of short punches.
Glatt 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.
Southall postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Glatt covers up, he's hurt! Southall keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Southall and the ref steps in to end the fight! Southall can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neville Southall!
The defeated Doug Glatt had this to say: 'Hats off to my opponent.....win or lose I fight for the fans I'll beat that ass next time.'.
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