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300.F.C FIGHT PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fuzzy Feelings (ranked 4387 p4p, 5263 weight class) and Alex Walken (ranked 551 p4p, 602 weight class). Walken has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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 Sydney, Fuzzy Feelings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Walken!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feelings drives through and clinches with Walken against the cage.
Walken looks winded!
Feelings is trying to pull guard but Walken turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Feelings wants to take the fight to the mat but Walken manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Feelings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walken's elbow.
Feelings manages to break the clinch.
Walken throws a head kick that misses.
Feelings tries to counter by clinching up but Walken breaks away and moves out of range.
Feelings shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walken sprawls well. Walken wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Feelings gets slowly back to his feet.
Walken raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuzzy Feelings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feelings dives in for a single leg takedown but Walken sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Feelings tries for a takedown. No joy.
Feelings tries for a takedown but Walken manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feelings manages to break the clinch.
Feelings moves into the clinch successfully.
Walken is trying to break the clinch but Feelings has him pressed against the cage.
Feelings misses with a punch to the body.
Walken wants to break free but Feelings has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feelings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Walken misses.
Walken leaves Feelings with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Feelings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Walken's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Feelings.
Feelings shoots in for a takedown but Walken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Feelings goes for a double leg but Walken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walken continues to drive forward.
Feelings is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Feelings fails to pull guard.
Feelings is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walken is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feelings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Feelings. Those never looked like landing.
Feelings throws a right hand that Walken ducks under and follows up with a left that Walken also avoids with ease.
Walken misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Feelings. Those never looked like landing.
Feelings lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Feelings.
Despite the aggression on Walken's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Feelings tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walken swivels and escapes.
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!
Feelings misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Walken. Those never looked like landing.
Feelings doesn't manage to clinch there - Walken circles away.
Walken is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feelings tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Feelings closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walken circles away.
Feelings shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walken but Walken pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Walken defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Feelings.
Alex Walken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Feelings clinches with his opponent.
Feelings wants to stall.
Walken is trying to force a seperation but Feelings has the dominant position.
Feelings is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walken is defending well.
Feelings is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walken to keep the fight standing.
Feelings tries to pull guard but Walken won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feelings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Feelings tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Feelings throws a body punch but Walken moves out of range.
We've been informed that Walken has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Walken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Walken misses.
Walken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Feelings appears to be looking for a big counter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Feelings.
No luck for Feelings with that takedown attempt.
Walken throws a head kick that misses.
Feelings scores with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Feelings misses.
Walken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Feelings shoots for a double leg takedown but Walken sprawls well. He's pushed Feelings's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Walken will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Feelings tries to clinch up but Walken circles away and keeps his distance.
Fuzzy Feelings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Feelings.
Feelings tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Walken manages to circle out of the way.
Feelings tries to clinch but Walken moves out of range.
Walken unleashes a big counter combination but Feelings bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Feelings checks the leg kick nicely there.
Feelings goes for a double leg but Walken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walken continues to drive forward.
Walken unleashes a big counter combination but Feelings bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Feelings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Feelings throws a body shot but no joy.
Alex Walken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Feelings gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Feelings wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feelings is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walken to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuzzy Feelings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feelings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walken is breathing heavily.
Feelings misses with a short punch on the inside.
Feelings trying to stall but Walken improves his position.
Feelings jumps into guard, dragging Walken to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feelings throws his legs up looking for a submission but Walken uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feelings wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Feelings tries to bench press Walken off him but Walken keeps the position.
Feelings struggling a bit here.
Feelings manages to work his way to half guard, despite Walken's best efforts.
Feelings works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feelings is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Walken is trying to maintain the position but Feelings is very close to passing his half guard.
Walken keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walken can do anything to dispel that myth.
Feelings decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
No luck for Feelings with that takedown attempt.
Walken gets tackled into the cage by Feelings. Feelings maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feelings is trying to pull guard but Walken turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Feelings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Feelings throws out a loose jab but Walken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Feelings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feelings shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walken pinned against the cage. Walken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Feelings tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walken defends well and Feelings ends up having to push Walken into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walken prevents Feelings from breaking the clinch.
Feelings has Walken pushed against the cage.
Feelings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feelings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walken.
Feelings fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Feelings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Walken's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Feelings pushes Walken away with a front kick.
Walken swats away the attempt to clinch by Feelings.
Feelings shoots in and drives through. Walken sprawls well.
Feelings throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feelings tries to clinch up but Walken circles away and keeps his distance.
Feelings shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walken but Walken pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Walken unleashes a big counter combination but Feelings bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fuzzy Feelings dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Feelings plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Walken fails to land with a series of punches.
Walken keeps the fight on the outside.
Feelings tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Feelings or perhaps it was just good defense by Walken, which made it look bad.
Feelings shoots in for a double leg but Walken sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walken misses with a two punch combination.
Feelings with a nice calf kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Feelings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuzzy Feelings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Feelings moves in looking to clinch but Walken pushes him off.
Walken defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Feelings.
Feelings shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walken as he avoids it easily.
Feelings is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Feelings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Feelings shoots in for a takedown but Walken shows good takedown defense.
Walken keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feelings avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Feelings.
Feelings tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Feelings shoots in and drives through. Walken sprawls well.
Walken stuffs the takedown.
Feelings shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walken defends it nicely.
Feelings moves out of range of the body kick from Walken.
Feelings throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walken's waist but Walken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Feelings off to one side.
Walken is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Walken keeps the fight on the outside.
Alex Walken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feelings dives in for a single leg takedown but Walken sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Feelings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Feelings is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walken sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walken swats away the attempt to clinch by Feelings.
Walken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Feelings shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walken sprawls well. Walken wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Feelings gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feelings tries to clinch up but Walken circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Walken's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walken looks to score with a jab to the body but Feelings is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Feelings tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Feelings slips a jab and a cross from Walken.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Feelings is defended easily by Walken.
Walken lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Walken defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Feelings.
Feelings shoots in looking for a takedown. Walken tries to sprawl out of it but Feelings keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walken manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feelings shoots for a double leg takedown but Walken sprawls well. He's pushed Feelings's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Feelings is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walken sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Walken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walken has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alex Walken!
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Undercard bout
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Lee Kang Woo really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 276.9, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with King Charles was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Medvedev (ranked 5100 p4p, 4261 weight class) and Ayyuken Si (ranked 417 p4p, 383 weight class). Andrey Medvedev had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrey Medvedev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ayyuken Si!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Si throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Medvedev's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Si dives in looking to finish as Medvedev flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Si's strikes! Si is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Medvedev's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Medvedev was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ayyuken Si!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Solomon (ranked 4978 p4p, 3808 weight class) and Manuel Tillich (ranked 553 p4p, 477 weight class). Ben Solomon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 Amsterdam, Ben Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manuel Tillich!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manuel Tillich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tillich just misses with a punch to the body.
Tillich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tillich throws a nice looking combination but Solomon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tillich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Manuel Tillich has been cut.
Solomon staying out of range there.
Solomon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Solomon throws a sloppy head kick
and Tillich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Solomon pulls Tillich in close to prevent any damage.
Tillich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tillich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Solomon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Solomon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tillich's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Solomon controls from within his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tillich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Solomon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon stopping the sweep attempt from Tillich.
Solomon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solomon is looking to stand up but Tillich won't let him.
Solomon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Solomon stopping the sweep attempt from Tillich.
Solomon wants to stand but Tillich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tillich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tillich wants to sweep but no luck.
Solomon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Solomon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Solomon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Solomon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solomon moves in looking to clinch but Tillich pushes him off.
Solomon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tillich as he avoids it easily.
Solomon goes for a double leg but Tillich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tillich continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Solomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Solomon.
Solomon gets underhooks to prevent Tillich's takedown attempt.
Tillich is trying to break the clinch but Solomon has him pressed against the cage.
Tillich is looking to break free of the clinch but Solomon has double underhooks.
Tillich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Solomon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Solomon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tillich wants to counter the offense by Solomon and move into the clinch position.
Solomon fails with a takedown attempt.
Solomon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tillich.
Solomon tries to counter with a takedown but Tillich is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Tillich. Those never looked like landing.
Solomon dives in for a single leg takedown but Tillich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tillich has Solomon pressed against the cage.
Tillich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Solomon is trying to drag Tillich to the mat but Tillich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tillich looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Solomon decides to pull guard.
Tillich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tillich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Solomon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon has control of Tillich's left arm, preventing Tillich from doing any damage.
Solomon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillich throws a strike but Solomon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tillich trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Solomon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Solomon lands a couple of elbows.
Solomon stopping the sweep attempt from Tillich.
Tillich wants to stand up but Solomon is controlling him.
Tillich looks winded!
Tillich throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Solomon throws a big right hand that misses.
Tillich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tillich throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tillich has his feet on Solomon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Solomon shoots in for a takedown but Tillich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tillich dives in for a single leg takedown but Solomon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Solomon with a hook.
 Tillich is rocked!
Solomon closes the distance and clinches.
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 Ben Solomon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manuel Tillich's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Solomon clinches with his opponent.
Tillich is still on wobbly legs! Can Solomon finish him?
Solomon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Solomon tries a knee to the head but Tillich blocks it.
Solomon goes for a takedown attempt but Tillich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tillich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Solomon.
Solomon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tillich as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Solomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solomon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tillich.
Tillich stuffs the takedown attempt from Solomon. Solomon gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Tillich misses.
Solomon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tillich seems to have recovered his senses.
Tillich closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tillich lands in his opponent's guard.
Solomon is adopting a defensive guard.
Tillich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solomon looking for a guillotine here but Tillich defends easily.
Solomon wants to stand and escape but Tillich is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon 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.
Solomon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tillich tries to free his leg and advance position but Solomon is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solomon is on top in guard.
Solomon throwing strikes from guard but Tillich blocks nicely.
Solomon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Solomon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tillich for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tillich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tillich is still trying to improve position.
Solomon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tillich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Solomon is controlling him.
Solomon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tillich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon tries to stand but Tillich is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Solomon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tillich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Solomon goes for a takedown attempt but Tillich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tillich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Solomon has managed to clinch.
Solomon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tillich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tillich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Solomon is keeping busy.
Tillich stops a takedown attempt from Solomon.
Tillich is trying to break the clinch but Solomon is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillich manages to break the clinch.
Tillich is breathing heavily.
Tillich misses with a body shot.
Solomon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tillich avoids it really well and circles away.
Solomon throws a sloppy head kick and Tillich moves out of range easily.
Ben Solomon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Solomon goes for a double leg but Tillich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tillich continues to drive forward.
Solomon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tillich breaks from the clinch.
Manuel Tillich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tillich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solomon rushes Tillich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tillich throws a head punch that misses.
Tillich misses with some punches.
Solomon blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Tillich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manuel Tillich's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Solomon shoots in for a double leg but Tillich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Solomon forces Tillich back against the cage and clinches.
Solomon is struggling to control the position.
Tillich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Solomon.
Solomon looking for a takedown.
Solomon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Solomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tillich is trying to break the clinch but Solomon has him pressed against the cage.
Solomon gets underhooks to prevent Tillich's takedown attempt.
Solomon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tillich or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Solomon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tillich being controlled here momentarily.
Tillich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tillich tries to free his leg and advance position but Solomon is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillich stopping the sweep attempt from Solomon.
Tillich won't allow Solomon to get back to his feet.
Solomon pulls Tillich in close to his closed guard and prevents Tillich from doing any damage or advancing position.
Solomon keeping full guard, as Tillich tries to pass.
Tillich is fighting to break Solomon's control of his arms but Solomon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon is looking to stand up but Tillich isn't so interested in that idea.
Solomon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tillich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tillich misses with the combination.
It looked like Solomon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Solomon shoots for a takedown but Tillich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tillich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Solomon has managed to clinch.
Tillich looking to stall.
Solomon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solomon tries to clinch there but Tillich circles away.
Solomon shoots in for a double leg but Tillich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Solomon keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Solomon or perhaps it was just good defense by Tillich, which made it look bad.
Tillich tries to clinch there but Solomon circles away.
Solomon is looking for a counter combo.
Solomon shoots for a double leg takedown but Tillich sprawls well. He's pushed Solomon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tillich clinches up against the cage.
Solomon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Solomon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Solomon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tillich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solomon is keeping the position for now.
Solomon keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Solomon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tillich postures up and lands a big shot to Solomon's brow.
Solomon has his foot on Tillich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tillich works his way back into a safe position though.
Solomon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillich.
Solomon wants to stand up but Tillich is controlling him.
Ben Solomon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tillich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tillich is looking to work some ground and pound but Solomon has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tillich throws an elbow that misses. Solomon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tillich's guard. Nice move by Solomon!
Solomon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Solomon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Solomon passes into half guard.
Solomon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Solomon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tillich is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tillich looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Solomon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Solomon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin Shields (ranked 4256 p4p, 4103 weight class) and Ryu Takahara (ranked 524 p4p, 520 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 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, Justin Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryu Takahara!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields misses with a combination
and Takahara counters by clinching up.
Takahara works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shields wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Takahara manages to pass to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Still in half guard, Takahara seems content to control.
Takahara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shields knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields wants to improve his position but Takahara is controlling well.
Takahara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shields defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahara prevents Shields from improving his position.
Takahara content to control rather than advance.
Shields is looking to control Takahara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shields avoid being mounted?
Takahara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shields wants to control but Takahara is keeping 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.
Shields tries to get to full guard but Takahara has control of the leg.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shields might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takahara fails with a takedown attempt.
Shields appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields with a hook.
Shields lands a body shot.
Shields is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takahara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shields thuds a left hand into Takahara's body.
Takahara dives in and scores a takedown into Shields's guard.
Takahara looks winded!
Takahara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takahara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields controls Takahara momentarily but Takahara frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahara has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shields is proving hard to escape from.
Shields managing to control the position.
Takahara is in close to Shields's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takahara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Takahara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shields throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takahara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shields is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahara pulls his head out easily.
Takahara working the head and body with strikes.
Takahara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shields is trying to control but Takahara passes into side control!
Takahara is trying to ground and pound but Shields uses the momentary lack of control by Takahara to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahara tries to stand but can't do so whilst Shields controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is looking to improve his position.
Takahara lands strikes from half guard.
Shields is looking to get back to full guard here but Takahara has managed to pass to side control instead.
Shields is trying to improve his position.
Takahara scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shields to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Takahara easily slips into full mount!
Shields has left one of his arms exposed and Takahara doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Shields screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryu Takahara!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Gordon (ranked 4351 p4p, 3613 weight class) and Rasl Tony (ranked 459 p4p, 407 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 London, James Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rasl Tony!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tony misses with a combination
and Gordon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tony dives in for a single leg takedown but Gordon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gordon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tony fails with the takedown
and Gordon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gordon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tony bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gordon tries to escape but Tony is in control.
Gordon is looking to regain half guard here but Tony keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon is trying to control Tony's posture but Tony avoids it.
Gordon regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tony prevents Gordon from improving his position.
Tony looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tony is nestled in close to Gordon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gordon wants to improve his position but Tony is controlling well.
Tony scores with a big shot! Gordon's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gordon! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasl Tony!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Baker (ranked 2108 p4p, 20302 weight class) and Eerikki Salmi (ranked 299 p4p, 663 weight class). Salmi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Korpiklaani - Ievan Polkka kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 26 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eerikki Salmi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salmi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salmi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.
Baker digs a good hook to Salmi's body.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Salmi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Baker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Salmi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baker misses with a left hand
and Salmi counters with a right hand to the body.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salmi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Baker there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salmi manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Baker. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Baker.
Baker is looking to wear down Salmi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Salmi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baker misses with the body kick
and Salmi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salmi throws a big counter head kick but Baker avoids it with no problem.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salmi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
and Salmi counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salmi counters with a nice body shot.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salmi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Salmi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salmi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Salmi misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Salmi counters with a solid body kick.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Baker misses
and Salmi counters with a left and a right that stings Baker.
Baker thuds a left hand into Salmi's body.
Baker swinging wildly here.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baker misses with a right hand
enabling Salmi to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salmi on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker feints a jab promting Salmi to slip. Baker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Salmi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Baker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salmi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Baker throws a series of punches but Salmi avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Baker thuds his shin into the meat of Salmi's side.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salmi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Salmi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with a double jab
and Salmi counters with a right hand to the body.
Salmi moves away from the strike by Baker.
A countering left hand to the body from Salmi misses.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salmi manages to avoid it.
Salmi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salmi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker wants to clinch but Salmi slips to the side
and Salmi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker has his takedown stuffed
and Salmi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Salmi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Salmi counters with a big head kick but Baker shrugs it off.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Salmi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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 Brian Baker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Salmi moves out of range of the body kick.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salmi counters with a three punch combo that has Baker backing up. Baker nods at Salmi to acknowledge the strikes.
Baker throws a lazy uppercut
and Salmi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Salmi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salmi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Salmi counters with a body kick that stops Baker in his tracks momentarily.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salmi counters with a nice body shot.
Baker misses with a straight right.
Salmi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a poor cross that misses
and Salmi counters with a series of strikes. Baker will be more careful next time no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Salmi throws a counter combo.
Baker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Salmi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker punishes Salmi's body with a nice straight punch.
Baker misses with a body shot
and Salmi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker looks to clinch
and Salmi counters with a nice uppercut.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Salmi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab from Baker.
Donk. Baker catches Salmi right on the button with a cross.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baker swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salmi moves out of range of the body kick from Baker.
Salmi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salmi counters with a series of strikes. Baker will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Baker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Salmi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Salmi counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Salmi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Baker tries to clinch but Salmi moves away
and Salmi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salmi throws a fast counter high kick but Baker manages to duck under it in time.
Baker throws a right hand that misses
and Salmi counters with a two punch combo.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salmi.
Salmi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salmi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baker wants to clinch
and Salmi counters with a right hand to the body.
Salmi keeps the fight on the outside.
Salmi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Salmi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Salmi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker misses with a left hand
and Salmi counters with a right hand 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!
Baker throws an off balance right hand
letting Salmi counter with a right hand.
Baker misses with a shot to the body
and Salmi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Baker misses
and Salmi counters with a left to the body.
Baker misses with a right hand
and Salmi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Baker misses with a double jab
and Salmi counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eerikki Salmi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salmi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salmi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salmi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salmi unleashes a big counter combination but Baker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eerikki Salmi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salmi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Salmi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
As Baker backs off Salmi throws a huge counter combo but Baker manages to avoid it all.
A head kick by Baker misses
and Salmi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salmi.
Salmi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.
Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Salmi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salmi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Salmi misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salmi slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Salmi avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salmi throws a big counter head kick but Baker avoids it with no problem.
Salmi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baker misses with a combination
and Salmi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker tries to clinch but Salmi moves away
and Salmi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salmi circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Baker misses
enabling Salmi to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salmi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Salmi blocks the body kick.
Salmi throws a counter combo.
Baker throws a right and a left that Salmi avoids nicely.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salmi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Salmi moves away and avoids it.
Salmi throws a counter combo.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Salmi moves out of range easily.
Baker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salmi counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker misses with a hook to the body
and Salmi counters with a one-two to the body.
Brian Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker misses with a right hand
and Salmi counters with a nice body shot.
Baker misses with a hook to the body
and Salmi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salmi avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker misses with a combination
and Salmi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Salmi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salmi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baker looks to clinch
and Salmi counters with a two punch combo.
Baker misses with a shot to the body
and Salmi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baker misses the body punch
and Salmi counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Salmi misses.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salmi.
Salmi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salmi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salmi checks a leg kick nicely.
Salmi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker throws a series of punches but Salmi moves out of range.
Baker throws a body punch but Salmi moves out of range.
Salmi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salmi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eerikki Salmi really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Baker wants to clinch
and Salmi counters with a straight right hand.
Salmi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Baker lands a two punch combo.
Baker misses with a shot to the body
and Salmi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Salmi misses.
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker swings widly with a right hand
and Salmi counters with a left to the body.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salmi circles away quickly and effectively.
Salmi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Salmi counters with a left and a right that stings Baker.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salmi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker throws a right hand that Salmi ducks under and follows up with a left that Salmi also avoids with ease.
Baker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salmi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salmi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Salmi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salmi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
and Salmi counters with a one-two to the body.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salmi counters with a nice body shot.
Baker swings widly with a right hand
and Salmi counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker tries to clinch
and Salmi counters with a three punch combo that has Baker backing up. Baker nods at Salmi to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker misses with a left hand
and Salmi counters with a right hand to the body.
Salmi blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker throws a lazy uppercut
and Salmi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker misses with an uppercut. Salmi saw that one coming.
Baker throws a solid leg kick but Salmi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baker.
Baker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salmi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salmi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salmi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Salmi misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Baker.
Baker throws out a loose jab but Salmi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker swings widly with a right hand
and Salmi counters with a right hand to the body.
Brian Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Salmi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salmi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Salmi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salmi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Salmi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Salmi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salmi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Salmi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Baker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Salmi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baker throws out the jab.
Salmi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baker throws a head kick that misses
and Salmi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Salmi.
A countering left hand to the body from Salmi misses.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salmi was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Salmi unleashes a big counter combination but Baker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Salmi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big right from Baker misses.
Salmi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baker misses with a body shot
and Salmi counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eerikki Salmi dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Baker throws a leg kick but Salmi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Salmi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salmi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baker misses with a combination
and Salmi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baker misses with a low kick.
Salmi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salmi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salmi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
enabling Salmi to counter with a crisp jab.
Salmi walks into a left hand.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salmi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker throws a body punch but Salmi moves out of range.
Salmi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salmi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Salmi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salmi checks a leg kick.
Salmi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Salmi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
Baker throws a sloppy body shot
and Salmi counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker throws a right hand that Salmi ducks under and follows up with a left that Salmi also avoids with ease.
Eerikki Salmi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salmi walks into a straight right hand from Baker.
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.
Baker wants to clinch up but Salmi keeps it at a distance.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salmi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker misses with a lunging right hand
and Salmi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baker misses with a combination
and Salmi counters with a nice body shot.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker wants to clinch
and Salmi counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with a double jab
and Salmi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baker misses with a hook to the body
and Salmi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baker throws a sloppy body shot
and Salmi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salmi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baker misses with a lunging right hand
and Salmi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Salmi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salmi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker tries to clinch but Salmi moves away
and Salmi counters with a right hand to the body.
Salmi ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
A nice side step and Salmi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baker looks to clinch
and Salmi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salmi counters with a nice body shot.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salmi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Salmi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baker throws a right and a left that Salmi avoids nicely.
Salmi throws a fast counter high kick but Baker manages to duck under it in time.
Baker wants to clinch but Salmi slips to the side
and Salmi counters with a nice body shot.
Baker wants to clinch up but Salmi keeps it at a distance.
Salmi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eerikki Salmi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salmi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eerikki Salmi!
Eerikki Salmi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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