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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kentaro Matsumoto (ranked 4347 p4p, 4404 weight class) and Aksel Lykke (ranked 532 p4p, 540 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kentaro Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aksel Lykke!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lykke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsumoto keeps Lykke at a distance using the push kick.
Matsumoto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matsumoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lykke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Lykke.
Matsumoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsumoto looks for the body kick but Lykke saw that one coming.
Lykke scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsumoto looks for the body kick but Lykke saw that one coming.
Lykke appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsumoto throws out a leg kick but Lykke moves out of range and Matsumoto only half commits.
Matsumoto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Lykke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lykke with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lykke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lykke scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsumoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsumoto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lykke tries to land a front kick but Matsumoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matsumoto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lykke just manages to avoid it.
Lykke throws the kick towards the body but Matsumoto avoids it.
Lykke lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lykke tries to land a front kick but Matsumoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matsumoto lands a front kick.
Matsumoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsumoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsumoto misses with a kick to the body.
Lykke tries to land a leg kick but Matsumoto saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lykke. That's going to slow Matsumoto down.
A good leg kick by Lykke.
Matsumoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lykke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lykke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsumoto moves out of range of the body kick from Lykke.
Lykke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matsumoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lykke tries to land a front kick but Matsumoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lykke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsumoto. That did some damage!
Matsumoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lykke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matsumoto throws a body kick that misses.
And Lykke responds with a good body kick, but Matsumoto manages to step out the way in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto looks to land a body kick but Lykke moved away.
Lykke throws a wild body kick that Matsumoto sees coming a mile off.
Matsumoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lykke looks to land a body kick but Matsumoto moved away.
Matsumoto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lykke throws a lazy body kick
and Matsumoto counters with an inside leg kick.
Matsumoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lykke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsumoto moves out of range of the body kick from Lykke.
Lykke thuds his shin into the meat of Matsumoto's side.
Matsumoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsumoto throws a leg kick
and Lykke counters with an inside leg kick.
Lykke misses with a low kick.
Matsumoto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsumoto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lykke.
Matsumoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lykke tries to land a body kick
and Matsumoto counters with a low kick, right behind Lykke 's knee.
Matsumoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lykke connects with an inside leg kick.
Lykke thumps Matsumoto with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lykke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsumoto moves out of range as Lykke throws a body kick.
Matsumoto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lykke just manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Matsumoto.
Lykke avoids a kick to the body.
Matsumoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick lands for Matsumoto.
Matsumoto misses with a kick to the body.
Lykke avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aksel Lykke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lykke 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 9:10
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Lykke!
During a confident post fight interview, Aksel Lykke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Ross (ranked 4433 p4p, 4416 weight class) and Mauricio Della Bella (ranked 541 p4p, 539 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Della Bella!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Ross misses the target.
Della Bella feints the counter takedown.
Ross shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Della Bella pinned against the cage. Della Bella gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Della Bella with the counter takedown but Ross avoids it easily.
Ross missing with a left hand there. Della Bella was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ross throws a jab when Della Bella was well out of range.
Della Bella closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ross stuns Della Bella with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Della Bella feints the counter takedown.
Ross throws out a loose jab but Della Bella uses good head movement to avoid it.
Della Bella tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ross throws a hook but Della Bella avoids it easily.
Della Bella feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Della Bella is fending him off so far but Ross persists. Nope, Della Bella circles away and we're back to standing.
Della Bella is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross closes the distance and clinches up with Della Bella, looking for a takedown. Ross pushes Della Bella against the cage but Della Bella circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Della Bella tries to counter it with a takedown but Ross pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ross shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Della Bella working for a triangle but Ross defends it easily.
Ross pushes down on Della Bella's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Della Bella actively working from the bottom here.
Della Bella is looking to improve his position.
Della Bella has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ross. Oh but Della Bella has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ross goes limp - he's gone! Della Bella jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mauricio Della Bella!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saul Vargas Medina (ranked 4673 p4p, 4672 weight class) and Marcin Szymkowski (ranked 517 p4p, 516 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Saul Vargas Medina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcin Szymkowski!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vargas Medina is defended easily by Szymkowski.
Vargas Medina gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szymkowski is trying to buck Vargas Medina off.
Szymkowski defending against the ground and pound.
Vargas Medina throws an elbow but Szymkowski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Vargas Medina working the head and body with strikes.
Szymkowski is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas Medina throws a strike aimed at the side of Szymkowski's head but Szymkowski avoids it well.
Szymkowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vargas Medina looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Szymkowski is avoiding damage well.
Szymkowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vargas Medina working the head with strikes.
Szymkowski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The strikes coming from Vargas Medina are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Szymkowski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Szymkowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Szymkowski tries to escape but Vargas Medina is in control.
Vargas Medina lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vargas Medina looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Szymkowski is avoiding damage well.
Vargas Medina tries to score with some ground and pound. Szymkowski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Vargas Medina crashes against the mat.
Szymkowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vargas Medina is working Szymkowski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vargas Medina throws an elbow but Szymkowski slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet but Vargas Medina drags him back down.
Vargas Medina working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vargas Medina working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Vargas Medina prevents Szymkowski from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Vargas Medina.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Szymkowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Szymkowski is trying to buck Vargas Medina off.
Vargas Medina working the ground and pound.
Szymkowski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Szymkowski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Vargas Medina lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas Medina looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Szymkowski is avoiding damage well.
Vargas Medina throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Szymkowski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vargas Medina lands some shots froms side control.
Vargas Medina working the ground and pound but Szymkowski is defending the strikes.
Szymkowski taking a bit of punishment here - Vargas Medina scoring with strikes.
Vargas Medina throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Szymkowski tries to escape but Vargas Medina is in control.
Vargas Medina misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Szymkowski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vargas Medina is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas Medina scoring with punches and elbows.
Vargas Medina creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Szymkowski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vargas Medina working the ground and pound.
Szymkowski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vargas Medina misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vargas Medina in side control, throwing shots but Szymkowski defends.
An elbow from Vargas Medina crashes against the mat.
Vargas Medina working the ground and pound from side control.
Szymkowski pushes Vargas Medina away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vargas Medina gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vargas Medina in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Szymkowski is trying to buck Vargas Medina off.
Szymkowski looks winded!
Vargas Medina working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Vargas Medina throws an elbow but Szymkowski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet but Vargas Medina drags him back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Vargas Medina dominated that round.
That's time! Vargas Medina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vargas Medina moves into range and clinches up with Szymkowski.
Szymkowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Vargas Medina is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Szymkowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vargas Medina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szymkowski can do to turn this around?
Szymkowski is trying to break free.
Szymkowski has had enough of the clinch but Vargas Medina keeps him there for the moment.
Szymkowski breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Szymkowski. Those never looked like landing.
Vargas Medina changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Szymkowski tries to avoid it but Vargas Medina manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Szymkowski to the ground. Szymkowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Vargas Medina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Vargas Medina with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas Medina shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vargas Medina showed some decent athleticism there.
Vargas Medina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vargas Medina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Szymkowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vargas Medina.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas Medina stops Szymkowski from getting back to his feet.
Vargas Medina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szymkowski's head.
Szymkowski is trying to stand back up but Vargas Medina is controlling him
Vargas Medina thows a huge punch but Szymkowski dodges it nicely.
Vargas Medina prevents Szymkowski from standing back up.
Szymkowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vargas Medina is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vargas Medina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet.
Vargas Medina missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vargas Medina throwing shots but Szymkowski is blocking nicely.
Szymkowski tries to kick Vargas Medina off but Vargas Medina keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vargas Medina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Szymkowski defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vargas Medina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet.
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. Vargas Medina connects with a nice short shot to Szymkowski's temple.
Szymkowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vargas Medina.
Vargas Medina stops Szymkowski from getting back to his feet.
Vargas Medina looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas Medina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szymkowski's head.
Vargas Medina stops Szymkowski from getting back to his feet.
Vargas Medina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas Medina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Szymkowski tries to kick Vargas Medina off but Vargas Medina keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vargas Medina works his way into side control.
Szymkowski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Szymkowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Szymkowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vargas Medina asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vargas Medina in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Szymkowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vargas Medina asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vargas Medina working the body and head with strikes.
Szymkowski is pushing Vargas Medina's head away, looking to escape. Vargas Medina manages to hold on to the position though.
Szymkowski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vargas Medina.
Vargas Medina throws a strike aimed at the side of Szymkowski's head but Szymkowski avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szymkowski dodges the ground and pound from Vargas Medina.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet but Vargas Medina drags him back down.
Vargas Medina throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet but Vargas Medina drags him back down.
Vargas Medina postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Szymkowski is trying to buck Vargas Medina off.
Vargas Medina tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet but Vargas Medina drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szymkowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vargas Medina working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Szymkowski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Vargas Medina 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. 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.
Szymkowski leaves Vargas Medina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Vargas Medina with that takedown attempt.
Szymkowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Szymkowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Vargas Medina was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas Medina scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas Medina thows a huge punch but Szymkowski dodges it nicely.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet.
Vargas Medina lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vargas Medina throwing shots but Szymkowski is blocking nicely.
Szymkowski is trying to stand.
Vargas Medina thows a huge punch but Szymkowski dodges it nicely.
Vargas Medina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szymkowski's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Szymkowski is trying to stand.
Vargas Medina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vargas Medina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szymkowski's head.
Vargas Medina lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vargas Medina stops Szymkowski from getting back to his feet.
Szymkowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vargas Medina.
Szymkowski is trying to stand up here but Vargas Medina is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas Medina lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vargas Medina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szymkowski's head.
Vargas Medina throwing shots but Szymkowski is blocking nicely.
Szymkowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vargas Medina throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet.
Vargas Medina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vargas Medina throwing shots but Szymkowski is blocking nicely.
Szymkowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vargas Medina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet.
Vargas Medina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Szymkowski defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szymkowski tries to kick Vargas Medina off but Vargas Medina keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Vargas Medina there.
Szymkowski is trying to stand back up but Vargas Medina is controlling him
Vargas Medina lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Szymkowski is trying to stand back up but Vargas Medina is controlling him
Vargas Medina is nestled in close to Szymkowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Szymkowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vargas Medina.
Szymkowski tries to kick Vargas Medina off but Vargas Medina keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vargas Medina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vargas Medina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vargas Medina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Szymkowski defending well though.
Vargas Medina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Szymkowski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Szymkowski scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szymkowski misses with a wild combination.
Saul Vargas Medina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Szymkowski. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vargas Medina is defended easily by Szymkowski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Vargas Medina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vargas Medina, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Vargas Medina!
A victorious Saul Vargas Medina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dalibor Stefanovic (ranked 4687 p4p, 4688 weight class) and Luciano Dottore (ranked 520 p4p, 519 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dalibor Stefanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luciano Dottore!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dottore closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stefanovic quickly recovers to half guard.
Stefanovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dottore is looking for a kimura here.
Dottore seems to be looking for submissions.
Stefanovic is trying to stand back up but Dottore is controlling him
Dottore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dottore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stefanovic sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dottore wants to pass the guard but Stefanovic is defending well.
Stefanovic is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dottore throwing shots but Stefanovic is blocking nicely.
Stefanovic tries to kick Dottore off but Dottore keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dottore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stefanovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dottore.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stefanovic is trying to stand up here but Dottore is controlling him well.
Dottore is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Stefanovic as he works his way to full guard.
Dottore advances position into side control!
Stefanovic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dottore swings around for an armbar but Stefanovic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dottore's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stefanovic wants to get up but he can't break Dottore's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dottore will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stefanovic is looking to stand up but Dottore won't let him.
Dottore throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stefanovic stands and steps away. Dottore gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stefanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stefanovic is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dottore can't fight it off and eventually Stefanovic manages to take the fight to the floor. Dottore looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dottore throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dottore is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic stands up out of Dottore's guard for a moment - Dottore manages to land a nice upkick.
Dottore throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stefanovic wanted to stand there but Dottore had control of the position.
Dottore trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dottore trying to strike off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stefanovic pushes Dottore up against the cage in a clinch.
Dottore wants a takedown.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stefanovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dottore darts in looking for a takedown but Stefanovic gets double underhooks and turns Dottore into the cage.
Dottore scores with a takedown into Stefanovic's guard.
Stefanovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dottore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dottore is looking to work some ground and pound but Stefanovic has wrist control.
Dottore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stefanovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dottore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stefanovic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stefanovic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stefanovic!
Stefanovic tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dottore manages to get back to half guard.
Stefanovic tries to stand and escape but Dottore is controlling the position.
Dottore tries to get to full guard but Stefanovic has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stefanovic gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Stefanovic moves into range and clinches up with Dottore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dalibor Stefanovic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Stefanovic.
Dottore fails to land the takedown.
Stefanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dottore has clasped his hands together around Stefanovic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stefanovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stefanovic tries to get out of the position.
Dottore is trying to get an arm triangle but Stefanovic is defending well.
Dottore goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stefanovic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dottore's guard! Nice work there by Stefanovic!
Stefanovic wants to stand but Dottore is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dottore throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dottore trying to strike off his back.
Dottore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stefanovic wanted to stand there but Dottore had control of the position.
Stefanovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stefanovic trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dottore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stefanovic tries to kick Dottore off but Dottore keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dottore working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dottore looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dottore stops Stefanovic from getting back to his feet.
Dottore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stefanovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Dottore lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
 Stefanovic is rocked!
Stefanovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dottore.
Dottore prevents Stefanovic from standing back up.
Dottore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stefanovic makes his way to full guard, as Dottore worked for a kimura.
Dottore postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stefanovic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dottore, into his guard.
Stefanovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dottore is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dottore throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stefanovic wants to stand and escape but instead Dottore has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dottore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dottore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stefanovic, who protects the arm well.
Stefanovic pushes Dottore away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dottore gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dottore has hold of Stefanovic's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Stefanovic seems comfortable defending it but Dottore has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Stefanovic is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Stefanovic is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dottore couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luciano Dottore!
Luciano Dottore 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amr Zeineldin (ranked 3188 p4p, 4497 weight class) and Murfum Orcarm (ranked 386 p4p, 504 weight class). Zeineldin comes to the cage accompanied by The Fighter ft. Ryan Tedder. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amr Zeineldin!
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, Murfum Orcarm!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeineldin lands with a slapping head kick.
Orcarm takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orcarm instigates a clinch.
Orcarm decides to pull guard.
Zeineldin 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.
Orcarm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zeineldin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zeineldin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Orcarm's guard.
Orcarm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zeineldin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orcarm stands up over Zeineldin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zeineldin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orcarm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeineldin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orcarm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zeineldin's head.
Orcarm is in close to Zeineldin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Orcarm 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.
Orcarm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zeineldin is breathing heavily.
Zeineldin keeping full guard, as Orcarm tries to pass.
Zeineldin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orcarm distracts Zeineldin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Orcarm works over Zeineldin with some ground and pound from guard.
Zeineldin keeping moving, preventing Orcarm from controlling successfully.
Orcarm landing with the ground and pound.
Orcarm distracts Zeineldin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Orcarm trying to control but Zeineldin is working from the bottom.
Orcarm is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orcarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeineldin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orcarm wants to pass the guard but Zeineldin is keeping the position.
Zeineldin keeping moving, preventing Orcarm from controlling successfully.
Zeineldin working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zeineldin being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orcarm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zeineldin's half guard.
Orcarm looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zeineldin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Orcarm scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Orcarm drops an elbow to the side of Zeineldin's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orcarm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orcarm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Orcarm working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murfum Orcarm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Orcarm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zeineldin's half guard.
Orcarm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Orcarm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zeineldin trying to control here.
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. Orcarm connects with a nice short shot to Zeineldin's temple.
Zeineldin wants to control but Orcarm is keeping busy.
Orcarm trying to control the action but Zeineldin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeineldin tries to roll over but Orcarm keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orcarm is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zeineldin wants to control but Orcarm is having none of it.
Orcarm trying to control but Zeineldin is having none of it.
Orcarm dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeineldin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zeineldin is trying desperately to improve position.
Orcarm punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zeineldin is rocked!
Orcarm postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Zeineldin is out cold - huge knockout for Orcarm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Murfum Orcarm!
A relieved looking Murfum Orcarm thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Marcos (ranked 4671 p4p, 4689 weight class) and Broderick Collison (ranked 257 p4p, 259 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Marcos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Broderick Collison!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Collison. Marcos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Collison.
Collison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcos tries to counter with a takedown but Collison is quick to defend against it.
Collison misses with an uppercut.
Collison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Collison connects with a right hand. Marcos shakes it off.
Marcos is rocked!
Collison misses with a body shot.
It looked like Marcos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marcos tries to move into range but Collison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Marcos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marcos moves out of range as Collison strikes.
Marcos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marcos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marcos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marcos moves out of range as Collison strikes.
Marcos tries to counter with a takedown but Collison is quick to defend against it.
Marcos seems to have got his legs back now.
Broderick Collison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collison throws the left hand but Marcos avoids the punch easily.
Marcos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Collison scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collison misses with an uppercut.
Collison throws a hook but Marcos blocks it.
Collison scores with a jab to the body.
Collison dips to his left and cracks Marcos with an uppercut!
Collison cracks Marcos with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Marcos tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Collison pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Marcos is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Broderick Collison!
Broderick Collison bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tumar Kaliev (ranked 4638 p4p, 4261 weight class) and Robbie Bandit (ranked 496 p4p, 476 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tumar Kaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Bandit!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kaliev connects with a nice looking jab.
Kaliev closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bandit! Kaliev dives in looking to finish! Bandit is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tumar Kaliev!
After winning the bout, Tumar Kaliev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yeriel Colon (ranked 4666 p4p, 4674 weight class) and Tobias Gavenda (ranked 518 p4p, 519 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yeriel Colon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tobias Gavenda!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colon blocks a head kick by Gavenda.
Gavenda throws a body punch but Colon moves out of range.
Colon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gavenda moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
 It looks like Yeriel Colon has been cut.
Colon has Gavenda up against the cage in a clinch.
Colon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Colon.
Colon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Colon pushes Gavenda up against the cage in a clinch.
Gavenda tries to pull guard but Colon won't allow it.
Gavenda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Colon to keep the fight standing.
Gavenda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Colon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yeriel Colon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Gavenda.
Gavenda looks winded!
Gavenda throws a head kick but Colon moves out of range.
Colon tries to clinch up.
Colon tries to clinch but Gavenda moves out of range.
Gavenda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gavenda is looking to score with low kicks.
Colon moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Colon.
Colon manages to break the clinch.
Colon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gavenda, pushing him back against the cage.
Colon lands a shot to the body.
Colon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gavenda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colon tries to clinch but Gavenda moves out of range.
Colon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gavenda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Colon drives through and clinches with Gavenda against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Colon.
Colon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colon rushes Gavenda and presses him up against the cage.
Colon breaks the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Colon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavenda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colon is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gavenda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavenda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colon moves into the clinch.
Gavenda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Colon to keep the fight standing.
Gavenda tries to break the clinch but Colon is controlling the position.
Gavenda is looking to break free of the clinch but Colon has double underhooks.
Gavenda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Colon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Colon - that landed with a thud.
Colon manages to break the clinch.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavenda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colon moves into range and clinches up with Gavenda.
Colon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavenda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colon clinches up with Gavenda and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Colon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Colon.
Colon digs a right hand underneath Gavenda's ribcage. Gavenda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Colon effectively controlling the action here.
Colon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Colon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gavenda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavenda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colon moves in looking to clinch but Gavenda pushes him off.
Colon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gavenda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Colon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavenda.
Colon moves out of range of the leg kick from Gavenda.
Gavenda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gavenda throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick from Gavenda lands but Colon takes it in his stride.
Colon avoids the head kick by Gavenda.
Colon is looking to counter punch.
Colon tries to clinch up.
Colon wants to clinch.
Colon moves into the clinch.
Colon lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Colon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gavenda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Colon manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Colon clinches with his opponent.
Colon breaks the clinch.
Colon is looking to clinch.
Gavenda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gavenda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gavenda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Gavenda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavenda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch but Gavenda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Colon is looking to clinch but Gavenda is avoiding it.
Colon wants to clinch.
Colon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gavenda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colon tries to clinch there but Gavenda circles away.
Gavenda tries a quick counter leg kick but Colon is wise to it.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch but Gavenda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gavenda misses with a low kick.
Colon clinches.
Gavenda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Colon walks away with a smile on his face. Gavenda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Colon wants to clinch.
Gavenda throws a series of punches but Colon moves out of range.
Colon avoids the head kick by Gavenda.
Gavenda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gavenda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colon tries to clinch but Gavenda moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yeriel Colon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yeriel Colon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Colon tries to clinch up but Gavenda circles away and keeps his distance.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavenda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colon blocks a head kick by Gavenda.
Colon wants to clinch up but Gavenda keeps it at a distance.
Colon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gavenda, pushing him back against the cage.
Gavenda wants a takedown.
Gavenda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Colon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gavenda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Colon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gavenda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Colon doesn't manage to clinch there - Gavenda circles away.
Gavenda swats away the attempt to clinch by Colon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavenda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colon was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavenda.
Colon wants to clinch up but Gavenda keeps it at a distance.
Tobias Gavenda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gavenda throws a head kick but Colon moves out of range.
Gavenda misses with a body kick.
Gavenda is breathing heavily.
Colon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Colon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gavenda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Gavenda misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavenda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gavenda tries to keep at a distance but Colon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Colon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gavenda backwards.
Gavenda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yeriel Colon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Colon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Colon lands a body punch.
Colon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavenda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gavenda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gavenda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Colon drives through and clinches with Gavenda against the cage.
A hook to the body from Colon.
Colon works on Gavenda's body with a couple of short punches.
Colon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Colon pushes Gavenda up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Colon.
Colon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Colon pushes Gavenda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Colon avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Colon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavenda can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Colon.
A short body shot lands from Colon as the two fighters clinch.
Colon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gavenda is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Colon clinches with his opponent.
Colon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Colon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colon tries to clinch up but Gavenda circles away and keeps his distance.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavenda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gavenda gets tackled into the cage by Colon. Colon maintains the clinch.
Colon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Colon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colon doesn't manage to clinch there - Gavenda circles away.
Colon wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavenda tries to keep at a distance but Colon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Colon manages to break the clinch.
Colon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colon tries to clinch but Gavenda moves out of range.
Gavenda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Colon is looking to clinch but Gavenda is avoiding it.
Colon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gavenda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Gavenda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gavenda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gavenda.
Colon tries to clinch but Gavenda moves out of range.
Gavenda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Colon tries to counter by clinching up but Gavenda breaks away and moves out of range.
Colon moves in looking to clinch but Gavenda pushes him off.
Colon forces Gavenda back against the cage and clinches.
Colon lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Colon.
Gavenda tries to break free but Colon pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Colon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colon scores with a hook to the body.
Colon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gavendas head.
Colon breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colon drives through and clinches with Gavenda against the cage.
Colon has Gavenda pressed against the cage, preventing Gavenda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Colon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colon wants to clinch.
Colon walks into a left hand.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavenda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gavenda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Colon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gavenda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gavenda scores with a shot to the body.
Colon avoids the head kick by Gavenda.
Colon clinches with his opponent.
Colon breaks the clinch.
Colon wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yeriel Colon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yeriel Colon's cut.
That's time! Colon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gavenda misses with a wild combination.
Colon moves in looking to clinch but Gavenda pushes him off.
Gavenda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Colon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavenda. Gavenda obviously looking to wear him down.
Colon is looking to clinch but Gavenda is avoiding it.
Colon tries to clinch but Gavenda is having none of it.
Colon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Gavenda misses.
Gavenda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Colon moves in looking to clinch but Gavenda pushes him off.
Gavenda keeps the fight on the outside.
Colon gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Colon.
Colon has Gavenda pressed against the cage, preventing Gavenda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colon wants to clinch up but Gavenda keeps it at a distance.
Gavenda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gavenda, pushing him back against the cage.
Colon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Colon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gavenda backwards.
Colon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Colon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon wants to clinch.
Gavenda keeps the fight on the outside.
Colon clinches.
Gavenda is trying to force a seperation but Colon has the dominant position.
Gavenda jumps guard but Colon stands there with Gavenda around his waist. Gavenda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Colon digs a right hand into Gavenda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gavenda's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Colon - that landed with a thud.
Colon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gavenda or not.
Colon breaks from the clinch.
Colon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Colon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavenda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gavenda, pushing him back against the cage.
Colon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gavenda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Colon rather than just go for the knockout.
Colon tries to clinch up.
Colon moves into the clinch.
Colon has Gavenda pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colon lands a shoulder strike.
Colon scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavenda can't break the clinch.
Colon cracks Gavenda with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Colon.
A short body shot lands from Colon as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Colon.
Colon breaks the clinch.
Colon clinches with his opponent.
Colon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Colon breaks the clinch.
Yeriel Colon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Colon forces Gavenda back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Colon.
Colon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Gavenda. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon darts in and clinches Gavenda up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Colon.
Colon manages to break the clinch.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavenda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colon pushes Gavenda up against the cage in a clinch.
Colon lands a shoulder strike.
Colon is working Gavenda over against the cage.
Colon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gavenda.
Colon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Colon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Colon moves in looking to clinch but Gavenda pushes him off.
Colon tries to clinch but Gavenda moves out of range.
Colon takes the fight into the clinch.
Colon presses Gavenda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Colon digs a right hand underneath Gavenda's ribcage. Gavenda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Colon digs a right hand into Gavenda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gavenda's gas tank.
Colon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavenda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Colon's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch but Gavenda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gavenda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Gavenda tries to get set, Colon tries to push him back and clinch up but Gavenda manages to avoid the attempt.
Colon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gavenda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gavenda unleashes a big counter combination but Colon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gavenda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Colon doesn't manage to clinch there - Gavenda circles away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Colon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gavenda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gavenda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Colon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gavenda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gavenda is looking for the big counter here.
Colon moves in looking to clinch but Gavenda pushes him off.
Yeriel Colon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colon moves into the clinch.
Gavenda manages to break the clinch.
Colon forces Gavenda back against the cage and clinches.
Gavenda is trying to pull guard but Colon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tobias Gavenda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, Colon scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yeriel Colon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colon, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yeriel Colon!
A relieved looking Yeriel Colon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Canada Man (ranked 2827 p4p, 2928 weight class) and Benito Camela (ranked 95 p4p, 101 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Canada Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benito Camela!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camela changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Camela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Camela breaks the clinch.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Camela finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
It looks like Canada Man has been cut.
Camela moves into the clinch.
Camela with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Man working hard to break the clinch.
Camela misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camela trying to land knees to the body.
Camela prevents the takedown attempt.
Man wants to take the fight to the mat but Camela manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Camela throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Man blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camela landing knees to the body.
Camela is struggling to control the position.
Camela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Man does no damage.
Camela scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Camela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canada Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camela is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt
and Man counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camela is kicking away at Man from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Man grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Camela trying to push Man off... Camela taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Canada Man!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wamberto Boaz (ranked 670 p4p, 1397 weight class) and Ephram Urani (ranked 73 p4p, 150 weight class). Boaz comes to the cage accompanied by Preciso me encontrar. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Wamberto Boaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 23 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ephram Urani!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaz throws a body punch but Urani moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boaz. Urani shrugs it off though.
Urani gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Boaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boaz wants to land a leg kick but Urani is out of range.
Urani moves out of range of the body kick from Boaz.
Urani throws an overhand right that lands on Boaz's shoulder, as Boaz tries to avoid the shot.
Boaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Urani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boaz moves out of range as Urani throws a body kick.
Boaz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Boaz lands a jab to the head.
Urani throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Boaz.
Boaz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Urani just manages to avoid it.
Boaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Urani lands a jab to Boaz's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Boaz.
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 shot there by Urani.
Urani throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Urani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Boaz misses the target.
Urani wants to counter the offense by Boaz and move into the clinch position.
An inside leg kick lands from Boaz.
Urani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good standup being displayed there by Boaz as he connects with a hook.
Urani lands the left hand.
Boaz 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.
A low kick from Urani is predictable there
and Boaz counters with a low kick, right behind Urani 's knee.
Urani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Boaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urani swings for the body but Boaz moves out of range.
Urani's coach down at Crassus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Urani's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boaz misses with a leg kick
and Boaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boaz throws a right and a left that Urani avoids nicely.
Urani clobbers Boaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Urani.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urani slips a jab from Boaz.
Boaz misses with a leg kick.
Urani takes a swing at Boaz's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Urani blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Urani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urani blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick from Boaz, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Boaz finds it's target.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Urani.
Urani is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Urani.
Urani moves out of range of the body kick from Boaz.
Boaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boaz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urani. Boaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urani moves away from the strike by Boaz.
Urani misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - Urani coming out on top.
Urani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Urani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boaz.
Urani tries to clinch up.
Urani throws an off balance right hand
and Boaz counters with a nice leg kick.
Boaz digs a good body shot into Urani's ribs.
Urani moves out of range as Boaz strikes.
Urani misses with a body shot.
Urani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ephram Urani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boaz.
Nice straight punches there by Boaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boaz.
Boaz looks to land a left hand but Urani moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urani scores with a jab to the head.
Urani misses with a body kick.
Boaz takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Urani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boaz.
Boaz sets himself, and Urani steps forward looking for the clinch! Boaz avoids it this time.
Urani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boaz.
Boaz looks to land a body kick but Urani moved away.
Urani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Boaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urani closes the distance and clinches.
Boaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urani tries to throw a body punch but Boaz avoids it by throwing Urani back against the cage.
Urani gets underhooks to prevent Boaz's takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boaz blocks a body shot from Urani.
Urani prevents a takedown attempt there.
Urani misses with some punches.
Urani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wamberto Boaz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Urani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Boaz misses.
Wamberto Boaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Boaz throws a front kick aimed at Urani's knee but Urani avoids it well.
Urani avoids the body shot from Boaz.
Urani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boaz's head.
Urani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Urani.
Urani swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Urani connects with a body shot.
Urani misses with a leg kick.
Boaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boaz moves out of range of the body kick from Urani.
Urani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani tries to score with a low kick but Boaz moves his leg out of the way.
Urani throws a right hand that misses
and Boaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Urani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boaz can pounce on him.
Boaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Boaz misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urani wants to clinch.
Urani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boaz.
Urani throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boaz throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urani.
Urani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boaz's hands.
Urani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boaz.
Boaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urani.
Boaz is looking to counter with a body kick.
A jab from Boaz misses.
Urani moves out of range as Boaz throws a body kick.
Urani throws a sloppy head kick and Boaz moves out of range easily.
Boaz misses with a wild body shot.
Boaz slips under a jab.
Urani scores with a body shot.
Boaz throws the kick towards the body but Urani avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Urani.
Urani slips a straight right by Boaz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Urani.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boaz looks for the body kick but Urani saw that one coming.
Urani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urani misses with a body kick.
Urani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Urani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Urani connects with a right hand. Boaz shakes it off.
Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boaz manages to avoid it.
Urani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urani throws out a loose jab but Boaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urani scores with a jab.
Boaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Urani's waist but Urani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boaz off to one side.
Boaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Urani misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Urani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Urani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urani thows a leg kick but Boaz checks it
enabling Boaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Boaz looks to throw the jab but Urani is out of range.
Boaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boaz jabs Urani right on the nose. Urani blinks but takes it well.
Boaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ephram Urani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boaz is looking to land body kicks.
Boaz takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Boaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urani.
Urani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boaz with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Boaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Urani cracks Boaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Urani moves out of range as Boaz throws a body kick.
Boaz 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.
Urani slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Urani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Urani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Urani.
Urani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boaz misses with a leg kick
and Urani counters with a straight right hand.
Urani throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boaz.
Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaz.
Urani avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ephram Urani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Urani lands a nice shot that snaps Boaz's head back.
Urani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Urani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boaz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Urani's knee momentarily.
Boaz throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot.
Boaz throws out a powerful jab.
Urani throws a wild body kick that Boaz sees coming a mile off.
Boaz slips under a jab.
Boaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaz.
It appears Boaz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Urani can pounce on him.
Urani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Urani tries to land a leg kick but Boaz saw it coming and moves away.
Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boaz.
Urani moves away from the strike by Boaz.
Boaz tries to clinch there but Urani circles away.
Boaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show 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!
Boaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urani checks a leg kick.
Urani misses with the combination.
Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaz is just out of range.
Urani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urani scores with a nice strike.
Urani misses with a body shot
and Boaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Boaz slips under a jab.
Boaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urani doesn't seem bothered though.
Urani defending well as Boaz loads up on a big left hand.
Boaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urani moves out of range as Boaz strikes.
Urani throws a body punch but Boaz moves out of range.
Urani throws a leg kick
and Boaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boaz instigates a clinch.
Boaz has a couple of punches blocked by Urani.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz can't find room to land a body shot as Urani controls the action.
Urani blocking some punches.
Boaz working aggressively here.
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!
Boaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Boaz has a couple of punches blocked by Urani.
A head punch on the inside from Boaz fails to land.
Urani jumps guard but Boaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short right from Urani.
Boaz lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Boaz.
Boaz jumps guard and drags Urani to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boaz trying to control the position here.
Urani got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Urani has managed to get both his arms back between Boaz's legs - danger averted.
Urani passes Boaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz is not content to let Urani control the position.
Boaz tries to get to full guard but Urani has control of the leg.
Boaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Urani's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Urani's back!
Boaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Urani is controlling his hands well.
I would not like to be Urani right now.
You can see the frustration on Urani's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boaz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Urani defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boaz's arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Urani tries to escape but Boaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boaz is hanging on to Urani's back as he tries to escape.
Urani is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Boaz is persistently looking for the submission but Urani is defending it well.
Boaz looking to break Urani's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Urani remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Boaz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Urani defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boaz's arms.
Boaz doesn't have the hooks in and Urani manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wamberto Boaz clearly takes that round.
That's time! Boaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaz.
Boaz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Urani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urani jabs at Boaz's body.
Boaz with a jab.
Boaz misses with a kick to the body
and Urani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good work by Boaz as he checks the leg kick.
Boaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boaz wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Urani misses with a straight left.
Boaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boaz.
Urani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz lands a head shot.
Urani loads up on a big right hand but Boaz slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Boaz - just one landing.
Urani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urani with a hook.
Urani tries to land a front kick but Boaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Boaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaz throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot.
Boaz fails with the takedown.
Boaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Urani misses with a wild body shot.
Boaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urani.
Boaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Urani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urani.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urani avoids a kick to the body.
Boaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Urani circles away.
Boaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Urani.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urani lands a slapping body shot.
Boaz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Urani counters with a nice kick to the body.
Boaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urani's sensitive parts.
Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boaz manages to avoid it.
Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaz.
Boaz throws a front kick aimed at Urani's knee but Urani avoids it well.
Urani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab from Boaz.
Boaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Boaz scores with a jab to the head.
Urani delivers a nice body kick.
Urani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boaz momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz looks to throw the jab but Urani is out of range.
Urani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boaz's hands.
Boaz misses with a low kick.
Urani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boaz.
A big right from Boaz misses.
Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaz.
Boaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boaz misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Urani misses.
Urani lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Urani throws a jab when Boaz was well out of range.
Boaz lands with an overhand left.
Boaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Boaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Urani manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wamberto Boaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urani misses with a left hand
and Boaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urani. Boaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boaz swings for the body but Urani moves out of range.
Boaz lands a body shot.
Boaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boaz blocks a jab.
Boaz moves out of range as Urani strikes.
Urani blocks a jab.
Boaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urani at a distance.
Urani misses with an uppercut.
Urani lands a nice shot that snaps Boaz's head back.
Urani walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Urani scores with a jab to the head.
Boaz throws a shot from downtown. Urani moves away and avoids it.
Boaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Boaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ephram Urani dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Boaz.
Boaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urani at a distance.
Boaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urani.
Boaz throws a low kick but Urani moves out of range easily.
Urani takes a swing at Boaz's ribcage but misses.
Urani tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boaz is able to avoid easily.
Urani is looking to score with low kicks.
Boaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Urani throws a hook but Boaz avoids it easily.
Boaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Urani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boaz takes one to the chin there.
Urani throws a hook to the side of Boaz's head but Boaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani takes a swing at Boaz's ribcage but misses.
Boaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Urani gets caught napping as Boaz dives in and scores a takedown. Urani manages to retain guard.
Wamberto Boaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urani looking for a guillotine here but Boaz defends easily.
Boaz advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urani is being controlled here.
Urani is not content to let Boaz control the position.
Urani is trying to get back to half guard.
Boaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Urani is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boaz wants to control but Urani is keeping him busy.
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.
Urani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
What's Urani going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Boaz wants to control but Urani is keeping him busy.
Boaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Urani knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boaz is looking to take a break and control but Urani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urani tries to buck Boaz off but Boaz is having none of it.
Boaz controlling from side mount.
Urani struggling a bit here.
Urani sneaks back into half guard.
Boaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four 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.
Boaz looking to control but Urani is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boaz prevents Urani from getting the reversal.
Boaz forces the positional change into back control.
Boaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Urani is controlling his hands well.
Urani manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boaz's guard. Nice work there by Urani.
Boaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Urani is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wamberto Boaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wamberto Boaz!
Wamberto Boaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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