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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emet Golem (ranked 2221 p4p, 274 weight class) and Zsiga Venczel (ranked 1843 p4p, 231 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Zsiga Venczel enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emet Golem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zsiga Venczel!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golem misses with a body kick.
Golem lands a lovely overhand right.
Venczel throws a leg kick which misses Golem's front leg but catches the back leg as Golem tries to avoid it.
Golem lands a jab to Venczel's midsection.
Venczel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Golem misses with a body shot.
Golem misses with the combination.
Venczel connects with a body shot.
Venczel lands a leg kick that knocks Golem off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Venczel.
Venczel misses with an uppercut
and Golem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golem closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golem lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Golem stalks Venczel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Venczel's face. Venczel staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Venczel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Venczel is rocked!
Venczel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Golem's calf.
Venczel is still on wobbly legs! Can Golem finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golem misses with a body kick.
Venczel seems to have recovered his senses.
Golem steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Venczel. That one must have hurt.
Emet Golem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Venczel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Golem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Venczel misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Golem misses its target.
Golem keeps the fight on the outside.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Venczel.
Venczel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Golem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Venczel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Golem has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Golem and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Golem misses with a looping right.
Golem takes one to the side of the head.
Golem thows a leg kick but Venczel checks it
and Venczel counters with a nice leg kick.
Venczel avoids the head kick by Golem.
Venczel misses with a straight left.
Golem takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Golem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Golem tries to bum rush Venczel with a series of wild strikes but Venczel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Venczel slips under a jab from Golem.
Golem throws a right hand that misses
and Golem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Venczel.
Left hook, right uppercut from Golem.
Golem displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Venczel tries to clinch up.
Venczel looks to throw the jab but Golem is out of range.
Golem quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Venczel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Golem
and Venczel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Golem scores with a head kick.
Golem throws a wild body kick that Venczel sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venczel misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Golem misses the target.
Venczel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Venczel cracks Golem with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Emet Golem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Golem looks to land a combination but Venczel avoids it well.
Golem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Venczel's coach down at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Venczel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Venczel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Venczel.
Venczel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Venczel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Venczel looks to land a left hand but Golem moved out of range nicely.
Golem avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Golem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Venczel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golem.
Venczel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Venczel tries to clinch but Golem is having none of it.
Golem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Venczel has Golem up against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Venczel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Venczel prevents Golem from breaking the clinch.
Venczel misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Venczel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Golem's brow.
Golem is trying to break free.
Venczel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Venczel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Golem's efforts to push away.
Venczel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golem wants to break the clinch but can't.
Venczel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Golem gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Golem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Golem scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Venczel slips a jab and a cross from Golem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golem works over Venczel's head and body with a nice combination.
Golem stalks Venczel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Venczel's face. Venczel staggers backwards, shaken.
Golem throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Venczel counters with an outside leg kick.
Golem throws a sloppy head kick and Venczel moves out of range easily.
Venczel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Golem at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venczel throws a leg kick but Golem sees it coming and moves out of range.
Golem throws a quick counter head kick but Venczel was just out of range.
Golem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Venczel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golem tries a head kick but it misses.
Venczel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Venczel tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Golem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Venczel misses with a low kick.
Golem misses with a straight left.
Golem throws a hook but Venczel blocks it.
Emet Golem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Golem - just one landing.
Golem moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emet Golem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Golem misses with a lunging right hand
and Venczel counters with a nice uppercut.
Zsiga Venczel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Venczel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Venczel looks to land a right hand but Golem moved out of range.
Golem scores with a punch to the head.
Golem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Golem is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Golem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Golem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venczel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emet Golem is winning the standup battle so far.
Golem misses the shot to the body.
Golem misses with a series of wild punches.
Golem connects with a right hand. Venczel shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golem gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venczel throws an elbow that misses. Golem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Venczel's guard. Nice move by Golem!
Venczel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Golem would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Venczel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Golem is one step ahead there.
Emet Golem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Venczel is trying to control the position but Golem postures up.
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.
Venczel is looking for a triangle but Golem pushes his legs off easily.
Venczel is trying to keep Golem in close.
Venczel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Golem is one step ahead there.
Venczel has a closed guard, preventing Golem from standing up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venczel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Emet Golem.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Golem, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Emet Golem!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Emet Golem!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Emet Golem!
Emet Golem wins by unanimous decision!
Emet Golem managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Packer (ranked 1703 p4p, 216 weight class) and Daniel Bornholm (ranked 2557 p4p, 291 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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189 lbs
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World class MT
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Bornholm!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bornholm throws a jab when Packer was well out of range.
Packer has Bornholm up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bornholm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Packer or not.
A right hand to the body from Bornholm.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
Bornholm misses with some punches.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Packer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bornholm breaks from the clinch.
Packer takes a swing at Bornholm's ribcage but misses.
Bornholm keeps Packer at a distance using the push kick.
Nice defenses there by Packer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Bornholm misses its intended target.
Bornholm bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bornholm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Packer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bornholm.
Bornholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Packer manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Packer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bornholm counters with a series of strikes. Packer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Packer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bornholm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Packer rushes Bornholm and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bornholm working aggressively here.
Bornholm misses with some punches.
Bornholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bornholm.
A head punch on the inside from Bornholm fails to land.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer tries a knee to the head but Bornholm blocks it.
Bornholm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Daniel Bornholm has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bornholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bornholm backwards.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
Packer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Packer.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bornholm backwards.
Bornholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bornholm throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bornholm fails to land.
Bornholm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Packer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Packer.
Bornholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Bornholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bornholm scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bornholm working aggressively here.
Bornholm pushes off an throws an elbow but Packer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Bornholm blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bornholm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bornholm's cut.
That's time! Packer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bornholm throws out the jab.
As Bornholm tries to get set, Packer tries to push him back and clinch up but Bornholm manages to avoid the attempt.
Bornholm throws a leg kick but Packer checks it.
Bornholm throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Packer counters with a left and a right that stings Bornholm.
Bornholm motions for Packer to come forward. Bornholm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Packer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Packer misses the jab.
Bornholm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Packer misses with a hook.
Bornholm throws a hook to the side of Packer's head but Packer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bornholm lands a nice shot to the body.
Packer lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Bornholm
and Packer counters with a one-two to the body.
Bornholm motions for Packer to come forward. Bornholm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bornholm is looking to score with low kicks.
Packer clobbers Bornholm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bornholm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer.
Bornholm misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer tries to clinch but Bornholm is having none of it.
Bornholm throws a big counter head kick but Packer avoids it with no problem.
Daniel Bornholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bornholm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Packer's sensitive parts.
Packer misses with the body kick
and Bornholm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bornholm throws a sloppy head kick and Packer moves out of range easily.
Packer digs a good hook to Bornholm's body.
Packer sizes up Bornholm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bornholm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bornholm throws a front kick aimed at Packer's knee but Packer avoids it well.
Daniel Bornholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bornholm misses with a hook. Packer ducked under it nicely.
Packer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Packer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bornholm. Bornholm obviously looking to wear him down.
Packer wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bornholm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bornholm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Packer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer throws a body kick that misses
and Bornholm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Packer pushes Bornholm up against the ropes in a clinch.
Packer tries to land knees in the clinch but Bornholm avoids the damage to the body.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bornholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Bornholm shrugs off.
Bornholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bornholm has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Todd Packer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bornholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Packer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer gets through Bornholm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bornholm misses with a body punch.
Bornholm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Todd Packer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bornholm's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Packer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bornholm. Bornholm obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bornholm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bornholm steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Packer thows a body kick. Bornholm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Packer scores with a head kick.
Bornholm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Packer throws a head kick but Bornholm moves out of range.
Bornholm throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Packer throws a combination. Bornholm tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bornholm looks to land a left hand but Packer moved out of range nicely.
As Bornholm looks to move away, Packer throws a big counter combo but Bornholm just gets out of the way.
Packer checks a low kick from Bornholm.
That kick from Bornholm tenderised Packer's leg. Packer is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bornholm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Packer throws out the jab.
Packer tries to clinch but Bornholm is having none of it.
Packer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bornholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Bornholm in his tracks for a moment.
Bornholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer scores with a shoulder strike.
Packer lands with a left to the head.
Packer misses with a body punch.
Packer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bornholm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Packer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Daniel Bornholm's cut even more.
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bornholm's defenses.
Bornholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer lands with a light punch inside.
Bornholm misses with some punches.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Bornholm misses with some punches.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bornholm blocks it with crossed arms.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer scores with a shot to the side of Bornholm's head.
Packer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bornholm's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bornholms head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Bornholm has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bornholm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daniel Bornholm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bornholm lands an elbow that stopped Packer in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Todd Packer has been cut.
Bornholm can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Packer lands with a light punch inside.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bornholm takes an elbow to the forehead.
Packer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bornholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Packer.
Packer pushes off an throws an elbow but Bornholm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bornholm pushes Packer back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Bornholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer trying to land knees to the body.
Bornholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bornholm scores with a shot to the side of Packer's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Packer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Todd Packer!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Todd Packer!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Todd Packer!
Todd Packer wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Aoki (ranked 2646 p4p, 323 weight class) and Cliff Rigano (ranked 5699 p4p, 513 weight class). Aoki comes to the ring accompanied by Baka Survivor. 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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184 lbs
27 - 25 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Aoki Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cliff Rigano!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Rigano closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rigano is trying to get an arm triangle but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki wants to control but Rigano postures up.
Rigano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aoki, who protects the arm well.
Rigano tries for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano trying to control the position but Aoki is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rigano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom here.
Rigano working the ground and pound but Aoki is defending the strikes.
Rigano advances to mount.
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.
Aoki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aoki is staying active underneath Rigano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Rigano trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.
Aoki trying to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rigano defends well.
Rigano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Rigano 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.
Aoki's corner calls for a 1-2. Aoki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rigano shoots in for a double leg but Aoki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rigano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Aoki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aoki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Aoki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rigano is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is landing with some decent strikes but Rigano is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rigano tries to reverse the position but Aoki maintains control.
Aoki is working for a guillotine from mount but Rigano frees his head quite easily.
Aoki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rigano gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Rigano is having none of it.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Rigano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rigano is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Rigano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rigano wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Rigano is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rigano wants to get back to full guard.
Rigano is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rigano defends it well.
Rigano gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rigano can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rigano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rigano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aoki 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.
Aoki 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.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rigano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Rigano's legs - danger averted.
Rigano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rigano keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Aoki dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aoki scores with a decent looking hook.
Aoki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rigano.
Rigano moves out of range of the body kick from Aoki.
Rigano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aoki counters with a left to the body.
Aoki catches Rigano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rigano tries to work over Aoki's front leg with a kick but Aoki checks it.
Aoki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aoki gets the takedown into side control.
Aoki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Aoki trying to control the position but Rigano is working away.
Aoki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoki off and has taken his back!
Aoki is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rigano gets his way!
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to roll but Rigano sticks to his back.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Rigano tightening his grip on Aoki, looking for the choke.
Aoki can't escape the position.
Aoki fending off the submission attempt from Rigano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rigano looking for the choke but no joy.
Rigano is looking for a rear naked choke here but Aoki reverses the position brilliantly into Rigano's guard!
Aoki Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rigano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Rigano's legs - danger averted.
Aoki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aoki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Aoki Aoki!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Aoki Aoki!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Aoki Aoki!
Aoki Aoki wins by unanimous decision!
Aoki Aoki very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chosu McGrady (ranked 2314 p4p, 239 weight class) and Vasilios Megalos (ranked 2057 p4p, 216 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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150 lbs
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28
149 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chosu McGrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasilios Megalos!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrady shoots for a takedown but Megalos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGrady darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vasilios Megalos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGrady is trying to control the action in half guard but Megalos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Megalos wants to get back to his feet.
Megalos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Megalos is staying active underneath McGrady, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady stalling away here and it's allowed Megalos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Megalos trying to control the position.
McGrady trying to control but Megalos is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady throws an elbow that misses. Megalos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGrady's guard. Nice move by Megalos!
McGrady is looking for a triangle but Megalos pushes his legs off easily.
McGrady is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Megalos is aware though and is defending well.
McGrady looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Megalos has picked McGrady up and slammed him! McGrady can't keep hold of the triangle and Megalos manages to pass to side control!
Megalos trying to control the position but McGrady is working away.
McGrady is pushing Megalos's head away, looking to escape. Megalos manages to hold on to the position though.
McGrady trying to control but Megalos flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
McGrady is trying to get back to his feet but Megalos has full control of the position and if anything, McGrady has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I've been told that Megalos has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megalos trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McGrady is trying to stand back up.
McGrady tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Megalos controls the action.
McGrady looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGrady doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Megalos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Megalos slaps away a takedown attempt from McGrady, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Megalos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGrady.
McGrady scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Megalos manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGrady's best efforts.
McGrady looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Megalos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGrady is trying to control the action in half guard but Megalos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Megalos is defending against the submission attempts here by McGrady.
McGrady wants to take a breather but Megalos is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megalos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McGrady is pressing down on Megalos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Megalos is holding on for now.
Megalos keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McGrady wants to take a breather but Megalos is having none of it.
Megalos wants to improve his position but McGrady is controlling well.
McGrady is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Megalos!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGrady goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Megalos is on top in guard.
Megalos passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
McGrady tries to get to full guard but Megalos has control of the leg.
McGrady trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGrady is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Megalos pulls his head out easily.
Vasilios Megalos has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGrady is trying to maintain the position but Megalos is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Megalos scores with a nice head shot.
Megalos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Megalos looks to land a right hand but McGrady moved out of range.
Megalos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Megalos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Well,McGrady is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Megalos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGrady counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McGrady looking to pass the 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.
McGrady wants to control from the top but Megalos keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady throws a strike but Megalos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGrady 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.
McGrady wants to control the position but Megalos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGrady is looking to sweep but instead, Megalos has passed into half guard.
McGrady is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Megalos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Megalos's back!
McGrady is trying to stick to Megalos's back but Megalos is turning into McGrady. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McGrady's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Megalos.
McGrady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGrady throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGrady is looking to stand up but Megalos isn't so interested in that idea.
McGrady wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Megalos manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Megalos trying to mount his opponent but McGrady defends it.
Chosu McGrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Megalos is controlling the pace.
McGrady punching from the bottom.
McGrady looking for submissions off his back.
McGrady is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Megalos pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilios Megalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Megalos 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Vasilios Megalos!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Vasilios Megalos!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Vasilios Megalos!
Vasilios Megalos wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jargon Gin (ranked 854 p4p, 96 weight class) and Tusing Pocc (ranked 1631 p4p, 180 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
21 - 24 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jargon Gin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tusing Pocc!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pocc gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pocc thinking.
Pocc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pocc has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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.
Gin trying to get back to his feet but Pocc is in full control for now.
Pocc lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gin trying to get back to his feet but Pocc is in full control for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pocc has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gin wants to get back to his feet.
Gin fending off the submission attempt from Pocc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pocc has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Gin.
Pocc is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pocc throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Pocc looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Pocc tries to keep control of the position but Gin is staying busy.
Gin is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Pocc has his takedown stuffed
letting Gin counter with a right hand.
Pocc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gin as he avoids it easily.
Pocc has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jargon Gin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tusing Pocc.
Gin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gin misses with a few strikes there.
And Pocc tries to counter it with a takedown but Gin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pocc misses with a takedown attempt - Gin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jargon Gin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pocc fails with the takedown.
Pocc avoids the body shot from Gin.
Pocc throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gin's waist but Gin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pocc off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Gin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pocc counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pocc.
Gin struggles to land a body shot inside as Pocc controls his hands.
Pocc is trying to drag Gin to the mat but Gin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Gin as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jargon Gin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gin misses with a series of wild punches.
Pocc steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gin.
Pocc tries for a takedown but Gin circles away easily
and Gin counters with a one-two to the body.
Pocc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gin lands a nice hook to Pocc's body. Pocc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pocc.
Jargon Gin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tusing Pocc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gin lands a high kick!
Pocc is rocked!
Pocc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gin as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gin cracks Pocc with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pocc is still on wobbly legs! Can Gin finish him?
Pocc gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Gin points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Pocc wakes up just in time to hear Gin thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jargon Gin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vika Partio (ranked 521 p4p, 27 weight class) and Frankie Hollywood (ranked 1797 p4p, 103 weight class). Partio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Boom!. 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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145 lbs
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134 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vika Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio misses with a hook
and Hollywood counters with a straight right hand.
Partio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Partio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hollywood counter with a right hand.
Partio misses with an uppercut
and Hollywood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Hollywood 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.
Partio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Partio misses with a jab to the body
and Hollywood counters with a straight right hand.
Partio lands a jab.
Partio is looking to chop away at Hollywood's legs.
Despite the aggression on Hollywood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Partio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hollywood to counter with a crisp jab.
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollywood was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio cracks the inside of Hollywood's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Hollywood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Partio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hollywood counters with a nice uppercut.
Partio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Partio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Partio connects with the punch.
Hollywood drops his hands momentarily and Partio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Partio misses with a two punch combination.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partio tries to land a front kick but Hollywood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hollywood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Partio misses with a few strikes there.
Hollywood unleashes a big counter combination but Partio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick
and Hollywood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hollywood walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Hollywood's shoulder, as Hollywood tries to avoid the shot.
Partio cracks a nice hook into Hollywood's ribs.
Hollywood ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Partio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Partio lands with a nice body punch.
Hollywood moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
Despite the aggression on Hollywood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Partio misses with a lunging right hand
and Partio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hollywood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vika Partio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Partio falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hollywood to counter with a crisp jab.
Hollywood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A countering left hand to the body from Hollywood misses.
Frankie Hollywood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hollywood moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Hollywood misses.
Partio misses with a jab to the body
and Hollywood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Partio misses with a jab to the body
letting Hollywood counter with a right hand.
Partio connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hollywood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Partio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hollywood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Partio throws a lazy uppercut
and Hollywood counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hollywood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Despite the aggression on Hollywood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hollywood on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Partio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollywood can do to turn this around?
Partio tests Hollywood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollywood manages to avoid it.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hollywood.
Partio tests Hollywood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hollywood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Partio connects with a solid leg kick.
Partio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hollywood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Partio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Partio misses.
As Partio backs off Hollywood throws a huge counter combo but Partio manages to avoid it all.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Hollywood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vika Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Partio backs off Hollywood throws a huge counter combo but Partio manages to avoid it all.
Partio tries a low kick but Hollywood avoids it.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Hollywood slips the punch.
Partio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hollywood back to the ropes. Partio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hollywood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hollywood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Partio misses with a lunging right hand
and Hollywood counters with a two punch combo.
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 Vika Partio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Partio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Partio.
Partio misses with a right hand
and Hollywood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Partio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hollywood 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.
Partio misses with a right hand
and Hollywood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Partio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hollywood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hollywood! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Partio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio moves into the clinch.
Partio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hollywood unleashes a big counter combination but Partio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Partio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio scores with a head kick. Hollywood tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hollywood is rocked!
Partio is stalking Hollywood. Hollywood circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Partio, and it's lights out! Hollywood really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vika Partio!
A less than humble Vika Partio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matheo Rojas (ranked 1890 p4p, 248 weight class) and John Marston (ranked 2689 p4p, 327 weight class). Rojas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rodrigo Amarante - Tuyo (Narcos Theme Song) . The crowd seem to be enjoying Marston's choice of entrance music: Far Away . Matheo Rojas is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matheo Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Marston!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marston throws a jab when Rojas was well out of range.
Marston lands with a hook. Rojas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
Marston has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rojas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rojas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marston.
Marston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marston stuns Rojas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like John Marston has been cut.
Marston's corner calls for a 1-2. Marston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rojas finds it's way round the side to connect with Marston's 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!
Rojas throws a head kick that misses.
Marston lands with a shot to the body.
Marston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marston takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Marston looks to move away, Rojas throws a big counter combo but Marston just gets out of the way.
Rojas catches Marston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rojas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rojas feints and then cracks Marston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marston down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rojas.
Marston defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Marston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marston connects with a crisp jab.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas is looking to slow Marston down with leg kicks.
Marston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marston.
Nice straight punches there by Marston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marston.
Marston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rojas on the side of the head.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A cross from Marston lands.
Rojas throws the kick towards the body but Marston avoids it.
Marston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas swings for the body but Marston moves out of range.
Marston scores with a nice right hand.
Marston looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
A swing and a miss from Marston.
Marston's corner calls for a 1-2. Marston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marston misses with a hook.
Marston slips a straight right by Rojas.
Marston stuns Rojas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Rojas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marston is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rojas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rojas misses the jab.
Marston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively.
Marston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some bone on bone action there as Rojas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas connects with a crisp jab.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Marston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marston misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely.
Marston walks into a stiff left hand from Rojas.
Marston misses with a hook
and Rojas counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Marston. That snapped Rojas's head back.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Marston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Marston's cut.
That's time! Rojas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marston lands a really nice looking cross but Rojas seems unphased.
Rojas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rojas throws the left hand but Marston avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Rojas.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Marston thuds a left hand into Rojas's body.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marston manages to avoid it.
Rojas throws the left hand but Marston avoids the punch easily.
Marston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rojas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston scores with a shot to the body.
Rojas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marston misses the jab.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marston moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Marston misses with a low kick.
Rojas throwing a counter right hand but Marston manages to avoid it.
Rojas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marston throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Rojas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marston throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Marston throws a low kick, looking for Rojas's leg but Rojas calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marston doesn't seem phased though.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Marston tries to land a leg kick but Rojas saw it coming and moves away.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
John Marston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Marston walks into a stiff left hand from Rojas.
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Nice shot lands for Rojas.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas lands a jab to Marston's midsection.
Marston misses with a straight right.
Rojas blocks a jab.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rojas misses the jab.
Marston connects with a body shot that sends Rojas's belly button to the back.
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!
Good exchange - Rojas coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston misses with a straight left.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marston missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Rojas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Marston thuds a left hand into Rojas's body.
Marston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Marston.
Rojas cracks Marston with an open hand slap.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Marston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rojas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rojas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
letting Marston counter with a right hand.
Marston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Marston.
Rojas slips under a jab from Marston.
Marston tries to bum rush Rojas with a series of wild strikes but Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rojas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marston avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Marston digs a good body shot into Rojas's ribs.
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 Matheo Rojas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Marston'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rojas thuds his right hand into Marston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rojas.
Marston scores with a nice strike.
Marston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rojas.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Rojas slips a jab and a cross from Marston.
Rojas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rojas slips a jab from Marston.
Marston avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Marston moves out of range easily.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Marston tries a low kick but Rojas avoids it.
Rojas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marston.
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!
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Rojas throws a low kick, looking for Marston's leg but Marston calmly moves out of range.
Marston swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Marston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marston stalks Rojas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rojas's face. Rojas staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston throws a right hand that Rojas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rojas also avoids with ease.
Marston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Marston connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
A jab from Marston misses.
Marston misses with a leg kick.
Rojas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas lands a jab-cross combination.
A cross from Rojas lands.
Good work by Marston as he checks the leg kick.
Rojas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Marston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rojas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marston misses with a double jab
and Rojas counters with a leg kick.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Marston misses its intended target.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston scores with a head kick.
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
Marston throws a low kick, looking for Rojas's leg but Rojas calmly moves out of range.
Rojas connects with an inside leg kick.
Rojas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rojas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rojas misses with a low kick as Marston jumps back.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Marston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Rojas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rojas thuds a left hand into Marston's body.
A good leg kick by Rojas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marston manages to avoid it.
Marston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
Marston shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rojas eats them both and turns towards Marston to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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 Matheo Rojas.
I think Rojas 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 John Marston!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Matheo Rojas!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cayden Cadman (ranked 302 p4p, 39 weight class) and Proper Communist (ranked 670 p4p, 90 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cayden Cadman !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Proper Communist!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Communist.
Cadman throws a hook but Communist blocks it.
Communist misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cadman .
It looks like Proper Communist has been cut.
Cadman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Communist.
Proper Communist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Communist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Communist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Communist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cadman .
Communist blocks a jab.
Communist lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cadman 's sensitive parts.
Communist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cadman .
Communist walks into a left hand.
Cadman lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Communist throws a sloppy head kick and Cadman moves out of range easily.
Jab by Communist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadman throws the kick towards the body but Communist avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Communist. Cadman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cadman lands a slapping body shot.
Communist throws an overhand right that lands on Cadman 's shoulder, as Cadman tries to avoid the shot.
Communist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cadman 's head backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Communist.
Cadman connects with the punch.
Communist lands with a nice body punch.
Communist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Communist throws the kick towards the body but Cadman avoids it.
Cadman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cadman throws a leg kick but Communist moved away.
Communist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadman avoids the body shot from Communist.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Communist.
Communist swings for the body but Cadman moves out of range.
Communist scores with a head kick. Cadman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Communist moves out of range as Cadman strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Communist lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cadman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cadman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cadman thuds a left hand into Communist's body.
Communist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Communist thows a leg kick but Cadman checks it
and Communist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Communist ducks under a wild hook from Cadman .
Cadman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cadman cracks Communist with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Communist tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cadman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Communist is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Cadman !
Cayden Cadman retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Cayden Cadman took to the microphone: 'I am the face of the division, and after this win I want Escobar #NEWERA #Cadmantime '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franky Yip (ranked 1904 p4p, 21 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 17201 p4p, 50 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 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franky Yip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a hook to the side of Yip's head but Yip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Yip's head back.
Yip has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Yip can't get the takedown.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yip gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones regains guard.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yip.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yip accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Yip slips an elbow through the middle.
Yip with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yip is controlling him.
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.
Jones is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yip dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yip trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The strikes coming from Yip are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Yip trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Yip drags him back down.
Yip is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Yip tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yip has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones tries to escape but Yip is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yip connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Yip thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yip is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yip working the ground and pound.
Yip wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones pushes Yip away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yip gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Yip advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Yip dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Franky Yip is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Yip drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones lands a body punch.
Yip turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Yip tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones's legs.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Yip landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yip won't let Jones get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Yip lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Yip trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Yip.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Yip fails to take his opponent's back.
Jones is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Yip 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.
Yip has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Yip's attempts to control the action.
Jones tries to buck Yip off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yip landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yip can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Yip lands a heavy elbow.
Yip with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yip cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Yip wants to take his opponent's back but Jones doesn't allow it.
Franky Yip overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Yip's attempts to control the action.
Yip landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yip lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Yip dominated that second 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.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yip.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Yip takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yip misses the jab.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Yip.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Yip counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yip throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Yip moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yip has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yip walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Yip slips under a jab.
Yip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Yip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones checks a low kick from Yip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws out a counter right but Yip avoids it with no problem.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Yip swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones misses with a combination
and Yip counters with a straight right hand.
Yip tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Yip throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yip takes one on the button.
It looks like Franky Yip has been cut.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Yip.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yip defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Yip saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yip defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Yip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tom Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yip misses with a looping left.
Yip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Yip takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yip.
Yip tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yip rushes Jones and presses him up against the ropes.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yip has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yip drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Yip's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yip misses with a left hand
and Yip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yip takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yip throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Yip tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Yip counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yip fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yip throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yip keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones misses with a hook.
Yip stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Yip digs a good hook to Jones's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Yip ducks down to avoid it.
Yip appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yip throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yip sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yip moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Yip wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yip blocking some punches.
Yip has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tom Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yip backwards.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Yip is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Yip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yip goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Yip is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yip's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Yip is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yip backwards.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Yip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yip wants to stall.
Yip has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with some punches.
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!
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yip drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones throws a hook but Yip blocks it.
Jones swings for the body but Yip moves out of range.
Yip tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones checks a low kick from Yip.
Yip slips a jab from Jones.
Jones drives through and clinches with Yip against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Franky Yip's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yip misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yip thinking.
Yip avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yip shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones punishes Yip's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Yip saw that one coming.
Yip tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones cracks Yip with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yip lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yip misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a body punch but Yip moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
An inside leg kick from Yip misses.
Yip lands with a shot to the body.
Jones has Yip up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yip prevents a body shot from Jones.
Yip changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Franky Yip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yip takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones lands with a cross.
Yip connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yip.
Yip slips under a jab.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Yip's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with a double jab.
Yip throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yip connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Yip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yip.
Yip turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yip fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones scores with a one two! Yip had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Yip misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Yip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yip was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Tom Jones!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Franky Yip!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Franky Yip!
Franky Yip wins by split decision!
After the fight, Franky Yip 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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