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WCF 31: Mulder vs Turunen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georg Weber (ranked 25039 p4p, 4502 weight class) and Taka Cruise (ranked 787 p4p, 571 weight class). Taka Cruise has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georg Weber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taka Cruise!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruise shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Weber eats them both and turns towards Cruise to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A combination from Cruise does no damage.
Weber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cruise ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cruise displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Weber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cruise.
 Weber is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruise chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Weber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruise lands with a right that hurts Weber. Weber looks to clinch but Cruise throws a short knee that drops Weber. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Taka Cruise!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Gomez (ranked 3499 p4p, 3133 weight class) and Swalli Vjotrojn (ranked 471 p4p, 438 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Swalli Vjotrojn!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Vjotrojn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomez doesn't seem phased though.
Gomez gets a takedown into half guard.
Gomez is keen to just control but Vjotrojn is a slippery customer.
Vjotrojn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vjotrojn wants to get back to full guard.
Vjotrojn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vjotrojn is looking for a sweep. Gomez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vjotrojn actively working from the bottom here.
Vjotrojn tries to roll over but Gomez keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez seems to be working for a kimura but Vjotrojn defends the submission attempt.
Gomez wants to control but Vjotrojn is keeping him busy.
Vjotrojn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomez pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Gomez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vjotrojn trying to control here.
Gomez is looking for a kimura here.
Gomez is thwarting Vjotrojn's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vjotrojn is looking to escape.
Gomez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vjotrojn trying to control here.
Vjotrojn wants to get back to full guard.
Gomez working the head and body with strikes.
Vjotrojn wants to sweep but Gomez has passed to side control!
Gomez trying to control the position but Vjotrojn is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vjotrojn struggling a bit here.
Vjotrojn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gomez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Vjotrojn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Vjotrojn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gomez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vjotrojn gets back to full guard.
Vjotrojn trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vjotrojn keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Vjotrojn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vjotrojn stays in close to Gomez's body and controls the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vjotrojn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vjotrojn tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
Vjotrojn lands a couple of elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vjotrojn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vjotrojn works over Gomez with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vjotrojn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vjotrojn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Swalli Vjotrojn 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.
Vjotrojn throws a series of punches but Gomez avoids them all with ease.
Swalli Vjotrojn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez slaps away a takedown attempt from Vjotrojn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gomez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vjotrojn misses with a double jab
and Gomez counters with a takedown into side control.
Vjotrojn tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Vjotrojn is trying to stand back up.
Gomez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez tries to get the hooks in deep but Vjotrojn pushed the leg off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vjotrojn covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Gomez doesn't have the hooks in and Vjotrojn manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vjotrojn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gomez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vjotrojn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gomez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gomez tries to get out of the position.
Vjotrojn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gomez's head.
Gomez trying to control the position.
Vjotrojn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Vjotrojn from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vjotrojn controlling from the top position.
Vjotrojn pushes down on Gomez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gomez is refusing to be controlled, as Vjotrojn sits in half guard.
Vjotrojn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vjotrojn wants to pass the guard but Gomez is defending well.
Gomez wants to control but Vjotrojn is keeping busy.
Gomez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vjotrojn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
Vjotrojn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vjotrojn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vjotrojn is thwarting Gomez's attempts to control the position.
Vjotrojn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vjotrojn trying to control from half guard but Gomez is working away.
Vjotrojn throwing shots but Gomez is blocking nicely.
Vjotrojn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vjotrojn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomez sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vjotrojn lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Vjotrojn there.
Vjotrojn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vjotrojn working the head and body with strikes.
Vjotrojn winds up and cracks Gomez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Vjotrojn.
Vjotrojn working over Gomez with some ground and pound. Gomez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gomez has hold of Vjotrojn's hands but Vjotrojn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vjotrojn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gomez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vjotrojn lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Swalli Vjotrojn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A jab from Vjotrojn does it's job there.
Vjotrojn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gomez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vjotrojn gets full guard.
Vjotrojn trying to keep a closed guard but Gomez is proving a slippery customer.
Vjotrojn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomez with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez looking to sit in guard and control but Vjotrojn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vjotrojn postures up in Gomez's guard and throws a big left but Gomez blocks it.
Vjotrojn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swalli Vjotrojn has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vjotrojn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vjotrojn lands a couple of elbows.
Vjotrojn is stalling in the full guard.
Vjotrojn is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomez has wrist control.
Gomez has his hands on Vjotrojn's head, controlling the position.
Gomez is trying to keep Vjotrojn in close.
Gomez being controlled here, momentarily.
Vjotrojn scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vjotrojn trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Vjotrojn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vjotrojn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vjotrojn stopping the sweep attempt from Gomez.
Gomez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vjotrojn wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.
Vjotrojn with a nice head shot there.
Vjotrojn throws a strike but Gomez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vjotrojn is on top in guard.
Gomez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vjotrojn.
Vjotrojn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gomez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vjotrojn is aware though and is defending well.
Vjotrojn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pedro Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vjotrojn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vjotrojn with a nice head shot there.
Gomez being controlled here, momentarily.
Vjotrojn is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomez has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vjotrojn.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Vjotrojn from controlling successfully.
Vjotrojn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vjotrojn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vjotrojn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vjotrojn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vjotrojn looking to pass the guard.
Gomez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vjotrojn is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Swalli Vjotrojn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vjotrojn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Swalli Vjotrojn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Fizzelstiks (ranked 5806 p4p, 6476 weight class) and Setusake Koda (ranked 593 p4p, 620 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermaine Fizzelstiks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Setusake Koda!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fizzelstiks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koda somewhat.
Koda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fizzelstiks.
Koda wants to clinch.
It looked like Fizzelstiks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fizzelstiks throws a hook but Koda avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fizzelstiks throwing a counter right hand but Koda manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koda with a poor takedown
and Fizzelstiks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koda is defended easily by Fizzelstiks.
Jermaine Fizzelstiks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Setusake Koda.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koda.
It looked like Fizzelstiks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koda shoots in for a double leg but Fizzelstiks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Fizzelstiks misses the target.
Fizzelstiks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koda or perhaps it was just good defense by Fizzelstiks, which made it look bad.
Koda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fizzelstiks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fizzelstiks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koda shoots for a double leg takedown but Fizzelstiks sprawls well. He's pushed Koda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fizzelstiks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fizzelstiks stuffs the takedown attempt from Koda. Koda gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Fizzelstiks misses the target.
Jermaine Fizzelstiks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koda tries to clinch but Fizzelstiks moves out of range.
Fizzelstiks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fizzelstiks throwing a counter right hand but Koda manages to avoid it.
Koda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fizzelstiks.
Fizzelstiks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fizzelstiks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fizzelstiks wants it to stay on the feet.
Koda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koda shoots in looking for a takedown but Fizzelstiks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fizzelstiks throwing a counter right hand but Koda manages to avoid it.
Koda looks to clinch
enabling Fizzelstiks to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Setusake Koda has been cut.
Koda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fizzelstiks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koda tries to clinch up
and Fizzelstiks counters with a nice uppercut.
Fizzelstiks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fizzelstiks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fizzelstiks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fizzelstiks stuffs the takedown attempt from Koda. Koda gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fizzelstiks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Fizzelstiks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Setusake Koda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koda fails with the takedown
and Fizzelstiks counters with a straight right hand.
Fizzelstiks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koda closes the distance but Fizzelstiks moves to the side
enabling Fizzelstiks to counter with a crisp jab.
Fizzelstiks leaves Koda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fizzelstiks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fizzelstiks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fizzelstiks is looking to counter punch.
Koda throws a head kick but Fizzelstiks moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koda misses with a body punch
and Fizzelstiks counters with a stiff right hand.
Setusake Koda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koda looks to throw a body kick
and Fizzelstiks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Koda! Fizzelstiks lets Koda back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Koda is rocked!
Koda with a poor takedown
and Fizzelstiks counters with a big left hand that crumples Koda! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jermaine Fizzelstiks!
An out of breath Jermaine Fizzelstiks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Howard Zynne (ranked 4599 p4p, 6811 weight class) and Cristian Eriksen (ranked 530 p4p, 633 weight class). Zynne comes to the cage accompanied by Knockout. The key to victory for Howard Zynne has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Howard Zynne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cristian Eriksen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zynne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zynne throws a body kick that misses
and Eriksen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zynne gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Eriksen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zynne staying out of range there.
Eriksen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zynne.
Zynne lands a nice hook to Eriksen's body. Eriksen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zynne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eriksen needs to keep his hands up - Zynne had a free shot at his head there.
Zynne jabs at Eriksen's body.
Zynne scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Zynne.
Zynne lands a big head kick that sends Eriksen tumbling to the mat! Zynne takes a step backwards and waves Eriksen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Cristian Eriksen has been cut.
Zynne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eriksen.
Eriksen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zynne.
Eriksen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eriksen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zynne.
Eriksen is rocked!
Zynne fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Eriksen out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Howard Zynne!
After the fight, Howard Zynne was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Petrov (ranked 1733 p4p, 6778 weight class) and Hiroshi Papo (ranked 105 p4p, 248 weight class). Peter Petrov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Papo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petrov sprawls well initially but Papo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Petrov tries to kick Papo off in order to stand up. Papo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Papo controls the position.
Petrov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Petrov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papo controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrov is being controlled here.
Petrov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
It looks like Papo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Petrov is looking to reverse the position.
Papo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Petrov down.
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.
Petrov tries to bench press Papo off him but Papo keeps the position.
Papo working the head with strikes.
Papo controlling the position from side mount.
Papo prevents Petrov from escaping the position.
Papo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Petrov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Petrov as Papo shoots in.
Papo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petrov sprawls well initially but Papo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Petrov gets back to full guard.
My spies in Advanced Fitness Inc. inform me that Papo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papo content to stall in guard here.
Papo is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petrov working for a triangle but Papo defends it easily.
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Papo defends well.
Papo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Papo has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Papo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Petrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Papo goes for a takedown attempt but Petrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Papo shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Papo dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peter Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Papo.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Papo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petrov tries to clinch but Papo moves out of range.
Petrov clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Papo uses from the top position.
Papo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Papo is posturing up here but Petrov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Papo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Papo has to tap! Slick submission there by Petrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Petrov!
Our winner, Peter Petrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carter Ortiz (ranked 2030 p4p, 2613 weight class) and Liam McKnight (ranked 290 p4p, 374 weight class). McKnight has chosen Praise The Lord (Da Shine) - A$AP Rocky ft. Skepta as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carter Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam McKnight!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKnight looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortiz is just out of range.
Ortiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but McKnight sprawls and moves away.
McKnight misses with a head kick.
Ortiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortiz blocks a head kick by McKnight.
Ortiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McKnight looks to land a body kick but Ortiz moved away.
McKnight throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. McKnight won't be happy with that.
McKnight felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ortiz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McKnight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McKnight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortiz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ortiz tries for a kimura but McKnight is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz tries for a kimura but McKnight is defending well.
McKnight is trying to control Ortiz's posture but Ortiz avoids it.
McKnight is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnight struggling a bit here.
Ortiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McKnight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ortiz is trying to get an arm triangle but McKnight is defending well.
Ortiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ortiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ortiz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McKnight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is working to tighten his grip on McKnight's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. McKnight has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ortiz is really squeezing tight and eventually McKnight passes out! Ortiz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carter Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ikeda Toshiyuki (ranked 1543 p4p, 3118 weight class) and Kojura Nakagawa (ranked 205 p4p, 400 weight class). Kojura Nakagawa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ikeda Toshiyuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kojura Nakagawa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nakagawa is nestled in close to Toshiyuki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Toshiyuki is trying to get back to full guard.
Toshiyuki gets back to full guard.
Toshiyuki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakagawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toshiyuki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakagawa throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakagawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakagawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Toshiyuki has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toshiyuki is on top in guard.
Toshiyuki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toshiyuki won't allow Nakagawa to sweep him here.
Nakagawa keeping moving, preventing Toshiyuki from controlling successfully.
Nakagawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toshiyuki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nakagawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakagawa, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toshiyuki throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toshiyuki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Toshiyuki wants to control from the top but Nakagawa keeps moving.
Toshiyuki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakagawa keeping moving, preventing Toshiyuki from controlling successfully.
Toshiyuki wants to pass the guard but Nakagawa is keeping the position.
Nakagawa wants to hit a sweep here but Toshiyuki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nakagawa there!
Toshiyuki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Toshiyuki trying to control but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa tries to hold on but Toshiyuki postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshiyuki controlling the pace for now.
Nakagawa is trying desperately to improve position.
Nakagawa is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Toshiyuki has taken his back.
Toshiyuki controlling well, preventing Nakagawa from escaping the position.
Nakagawa keeps trying to improve his position.
Toshiyuki working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Nakagawa is doing well to defend. Toshiyuki seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Nakagawa is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ikeda Toshiyuki!
Ikeda Toshiyuki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Petrov (ranked 3292 p4p, 3728 weight class) and William Jaktic (ranked 324 p4p, 368 weight class). Petrov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is They want too see me fall. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Jaktic!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaktic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petrov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee asks Jaktic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jaktic prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jaktic scores with punches from side control.
Jaktic working the ground and pound from side control.
Petrov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petrov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jaktic.
Jaktic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaktic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jaktic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
Petrov wants to control but Jaktic postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jaktic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Petrov struggling a bit here.
Jaktic trying to control the position but Petrov is working away.
Jaktic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petrov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jaktic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Petrov is trying to buck Jaktic off.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Petrov is trying to control Jaktic's posture but Jaktic avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petrov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jaktic trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Jaktic lands an elbow.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Jaktic trying to control the position but Petrov is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Jaktic slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Fedor Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov takes a swing at Jaktic's ribcage but misses.
Jaktic slips under a jab.
Petrov throws a jab when Jaktic was well out of range.
Jaktic dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jaktic slips under a jab.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Jaktic moves out of range.
Jaktic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
No luck for Jaktic with that takedown attempt.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
Jaktic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaktic dives in and grabs Petrov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes down on Jaktic's head and hops out.
Fedor Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Jaktic.
Jaktic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Jaktic has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic can't get the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaktic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrov's efforts to push away.
Petrov gets underhooks to prevent Jaktic's takedown attempt.
Jaktic wants to take the fight to the mat but Petrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jaktic can't get the takedown.
Petrov prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petrov stops a takedown attempt from Jaktic.
Jaktic prevents Petrov from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Petrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Jaktic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Jaktic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jaktic has Petrov pressed against the cage, preventing Petrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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 Fedor Petrov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaktic.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaktic at a distance.
Fedor Petrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaktic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Jaktic slips the punch.
Jaktic fails with the takedown
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrov lands a head shot.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oooooh!!! Petrov has knocked Jaktic down with a huge combo! Petrov steps away and waves a wobbly Jaktic back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaktic misses with a takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Fedor Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Jaktic.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaktic circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaktic is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Jaktic ducks down to avoid it.
Jaktic with a poor takedown
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaktic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Jaktic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaktic misses with a takedown attempt - Petrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Jaktic looks to move away, Petrov throws a big counter combo but Jaktic just gets out of the way.
Jaktic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaktic can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Petrov's face as Jaktic controls the position.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaktic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jaktic throws an elbow but Petrov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Petrov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jaktic asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jaktic is chipping away with strikes.
Jaktic controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov pushes Jaktic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jaktic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petrov misses with a hook. Jaktic ducked under it nicely.
Petrov throws a right hand that Jaktic ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaktic also avoids with ease.
Jaktic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jaktic gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jaktic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov stuffs the takedown.
Jaktic drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Petrov is trying to push Jaktic away but Jaktic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Petrov can't break the clinch.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Jaktic is controlling him.
Petrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Petrov tries to break the clinch but Jaktic is controlling the position.
Jaktic tries for a takedown but Petrov manages to get underhooks.
Petrov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jaktic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaktic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petrov is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot lands for Petrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Petrov dominated that second round.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Jaktic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaktic goes for a double leg but Petrov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrov continues to drive forward.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaktic is just out of range.
Petrov throws a body punch but Jaktic moves out of range.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jaktic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jaktic dives in and grabs Petrov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes down on Jaktic's head and hops out.
Fedor Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Jaktic.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaktic moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov wants to clinch.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov swings for the body but Jaktic moves out of range.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaktic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.
Petrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jaktic blocks a jab.
Petrov is looking to clinch.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Jaktic moves away and avoids it.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Jaktic moves away and avoids it.
Jaktic staying out of range there.
Jaktic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaktic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jaktic moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Petrov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Petrov tries to break the clinch but Jaktic is controlling the position.
Jaktic prevents Petrov from breaking the clinch.
Petrov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaktic won't allow it.
Petrov gets underhooks to prevent Jaktic's takedown attempt.
Jaktic is working for takedown but Petrov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Petrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jaktic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jaktic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaktic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrov's efforts to push away.
Jaktic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrov prevents it.
Petrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Petrov prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaktic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov clobbers Jaktic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaktic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaktic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaktic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaktic gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jaktic lands a nice short elbow.
Jaktic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaktic is trying to control. Petrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
William Jaktic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedor Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaktic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrov's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrov, 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 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Petrov!
Fedor Petrov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dog Gracie (ranked 3273 p4p, 1521 weight class) and Chandler Tyson (ranked 322 p4p, 173 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gang out. Chandler Tyson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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272
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Dog Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chandler Tyson !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tyson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyson uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Tyson trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Tyson avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie avoids a strike by Tyson and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Tyson 's guard! Fantastic escape!
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Tyson 's brow.
Tyson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tyson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Tyson is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
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 Big Dog Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Tyson defends it.
Tyson is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Tyson is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyson avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
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.
Tyson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now.
Tyson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tyson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tyson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gracie here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gracie passes Tyson 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie prevents Tyson from improving his position.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Tyson tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dog Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gracie scores with a takedown into Tyson 's guard.
Tyson is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tyson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyson , not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tyson enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tyson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tyson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tyson is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chandler Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Dog Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
Tyson scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gracie manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tyson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tyson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Further stalling from Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Dog Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Dog Gracie!
Big Dog Gracie was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Niek Mulder (ranked 791 p4p, 1625 weight class) and Julius Turunen (ranked 97 p4p, 199 weight class). Mulder's entrance music is Lose yourself. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Niek Mulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julius Turunen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turunen fails with the takedown
and Mulder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Turunen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mulder throws a big elbow that misses.
Mulder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turunen's head.
We've been hearing that Mulder has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Turunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turunen looking for a sweep. Not yet Turunen, not yet.
Turunen keeps trying to improve his position.
Turunen is trying to control the position but Mulder postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mulder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mulder is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turunen looking to control.
Mulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turunen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mulder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turunen's head.
Mulder trying to control but Turunen is working from the bottom.
Mulder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turunen's head.
Turunen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulder is one step ahead there.
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Mulder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mulder 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.
Mulder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mulder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Turunen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mulder lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mulder working over Turunen with some ground and pound. Turunen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mulder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turunen keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mulder connects with a nice short shot to Turunen's temple.
Turunen is looking to improve his position.
Turunen trying to hold on to Mulder's head to control him but Mulder postures up.
Mulder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mulder is keen to just control but Turunen is a slippery customer.
Mulder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Turunen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mulder drops an elbow to the side of Turunen's head.
Mulder working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Turunen's thigh. Turunen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Turunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulder stands up over Turunen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Mulder postures up.
Turunen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulder is one step ahead there.
Mulder passes Turunen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turunen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mulder stopping the sweep attempt from Turunen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turunen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mulder trying to control but Turunen is working from the bottom.
Mulder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turunen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mulder stands up over Turunen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Turunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turunen is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulder distracts Turunen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mulder preventing the sweep.
Mulder stays in close to Turunen's body and controls the position.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Turunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niek Mulder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turunen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mulder moves into full guard.
Mulder keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
Turunen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turunen trying to control but Mulder is working from the bottom.
Turunen won't allow Mulder to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turunen landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
Turunen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mulder wants to sweep here but Turunen controlling him for the moment.
Turunen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mulder is looking for a sweep.
Mulder regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulder is looking for a sweep. Turunen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turunen is thwarting Mulder's attempts to control the position.
Mulder gets back to full guard.
Niek Mulder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turunen with a nice head shot there.
Turunen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turunen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mulder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turunen is one step ahead there.
Mulder keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turunen manages to get himself to full guard.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Turunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulder postures up.
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Turunen is pulling down on Mulder's head to control his posture.
Turunen trying to control the position.
Turunen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mulder manages to get himself to full guard.
Mulder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turunen can do to turn this around?
Mulder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulder is working hard here to advance position.
Turunen looking to pass the guard.
Mulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mulder trying to control the position.
Turunen controlling from the top position.
Mulder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turunen is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turunen won't allow Mulder to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turunen has a takedown stuffed.
Mulder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turunen fails with the takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turunen enables Mulder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turunen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mulder wants to control from the top but Turunen keeps moving.
Mulder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Turunen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mulder won't allow Turunen to sweep him here.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Turunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder lands a couple of digs.
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turunen is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulder wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mulder 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.
Mulder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turunen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mulder is on top in guard.
Mulder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turunen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Mulder postures up.
Mulder wants to control from the top but Turunen keeps moving.
Mulder looking to pass the guard.
Mulder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder working the ground and pound from side control.
Turunen is looking to regain half guard here but Mulder keeps moving and retains side control.
Mulder trying to control the action but Turunen is working from the bottom.
Mulder is really struggling to control Turunen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mulder is working Turunen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Turunen is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Mulder stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulder is chipping away with strikes.
Mulder working the ground and pound.
Mulder postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mulder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turunen keeps working.
Mulder wants to control for a moment but Turunen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Turunen tries to roll over but Mulder keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mulder works his foot free and advances to mount.
Turunen can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niek Mulder clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turunen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mulder has hold of Turunen's hands but Turunen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mulder is pressing down on Turunen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turunen throws a big elbow that misses.
Mulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turunen prevents Mulder from getting back to his feet.
Mulder 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.
Turunen working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder wants to sweep here but Turunen controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turunen postures up and lands a big shot to Mulder's brow.
Turunen won't allow Mulder to sweep him here.
Turunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulder wants to sweep but no luck.
Mulder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turunen.
Turunen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mulder's head.
Mulder keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
Turunen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mulder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turunen working some strikes from top position.
Turunen wants to control from the top but Mulder keeps moving.
Mulder 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.
Turunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mulder shoots in for a takedown but Turunen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turunen shoots in looking for a takedown but Mulder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turunen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turunen misses with a takedown attempt - Mulder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turunen shoots in for a takedown but Mulder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Niek Mulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Turunen.
Mulder stuffs the takedown attempt from Turunen. Turunen gets slowly back to his feet.
Turunen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mulder shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turunen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turunen is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mulder is on top in guard.
Turunen looking to control.
Turunen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mulder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Turunen working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Mulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turunen looking for a sweep. Not yet Turunen, not yet.
Mulder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mulder landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Turunen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Julius Turunen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Turunen has a takedown stuffed.
Mulder attempts a counter takedown but Turunen avoids it well and moves away.
Mulder drives through with a takedown into Turunen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mulder wants to control from the top but Turunen keeps moving.
Mulder is working Turunen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mulder trying to control but Turunen is working from the bottom.
Mulder postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder trying to control but Turunen is working from the bottom.
Turunen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Turunen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder is looking for a sweep. Turunen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turunen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turunen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mulder trying to control from the bottom.
Turunen is keen to just control but Mulder is a slippery customer.
Mulder is pressing down on Turunen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mulder looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulder, not yet.
Turunen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mulder keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
Mulder controls Turunen momentarily but Turunen frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turunen with a nice head shot there.
Turunen is stalling in the full guard.
Turunen preventing the sweep.
Turunen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mulder's head.
Turunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turunen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turunen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Turunen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mulder as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turunen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mulder swivels and escapes.
Mulder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Niek Mulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Turunen.
Turunen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mulder's guard.
Turunen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Turunen won't allow Mulder to sweep him here.
Mulder looking to control.
Turunen looking to pass the guard.
Mulder looking for a guillotine here but Turunen defends easily.
Mulder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turunen.
Mulder keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulder is trying to keep Turunen in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turunen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mulder's waist but Mulder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turunen off to one side.
Turunen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mulder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Turunen throws a strike but Mulder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Turunen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mulder wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulder trying to hold on to Turunen's head to control him but Turunen postures up.
Mulder tries to get to full guard but Turunen has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Turunen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turunen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Niek Mulder!
Niek Mulder took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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