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BS:H 13 - Birthday Tidings PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gar Diu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will McRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will McRoberts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White 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 London, Gar Diu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Will McRoberts!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRoberts has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diu.
Diu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McRoberts tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Diu.
McRoberts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Will McRoberts has been cut.
McRoberts misses with a low kick.
Diu lands a big head kick that sends McRoberts tumbling to the mat! Diu takes a step backwards and waves McRoberts back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McRoberts is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRoberts closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McRoberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Diu finish him?
Diu throws a head kick that misses.
McRoberts seems to have recovered his senses.
McRoberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diu.
McRoberts misses with a head kick.
Diu tries a head kick but it misses.
Diu throws a shot to the body.
Will McRoberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRoberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
McRoberts looks gassed!
Diu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diu throws a nice head kick!
McRoberts throws a lazy head kick
and Diu counters with an outside leg kick.
Diu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McRoberts sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diu connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McRoberts at a distance.
Diu keeps McRoberts at a distance using the push kick.
Diu cracks a nice hook into McRoberts's ribs.
Diu thows a body kick. McRoberts tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diu. McRoberts shrugs it off though.
Diu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McRoberts.
Diu keeps McRoberts at a distance using the push kick.
Diu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McRoberts's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRoberts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diu swivels and escapes.
McRoberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diu.
Nice body kick from Diu.
McRoberts steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diu. That one must have hurt.
Diu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McRoberts. That did some damage!
Diu works McRoberts's body with a nice hook.
Diu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diu lands with a cross.
Crunch! Diu slams his shin into McRoberts's torso.
McRoberts wants to clinch up but Diu keeps it at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diu.
A lazy left from Diu finds it's target.
A head kick from Diu lands but McRoberts takes it in his stride.
McRoberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McRoberts has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diu.
Diu lands a nice leg kick that just misses McRoberts's sensitive parts.
Diu misses with a head kick.
Diu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diu stuns McRoberts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McRoberts's calf.
McRoberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diu.
Diu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McRoberts crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diu - the referee stops the clock and McRoberts gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diu. McRoberts manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Diu punishes McRoberts's body with a nice straight punch.
McRoberts takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McRoberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diu.
Diu throws a head kick that misses.
Diu throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by McRoberts misses
and Diu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McRoberts really felt that one!
McRoberts walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diu.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McRoberts crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diu - the referee stops the clock and McRoberts gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diu. McRoberts manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McRoberts throws a series of punches but Diu avoids them all with ease.
McRoberts takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diu is looking to wear down McRoberts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McRoberts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diu's waist but Diu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McRoberts off to one side.
Gar Diu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will McRoberts.
Diu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diu wants to stall.
McRoberts missing with knees to the body.
McRoberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McRoberts 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gar Diu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will McRoberts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McRoberts's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diu.
Donk. Diu catches McRoberts right on the button with a cross.
Will McRoberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McRoberts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diu tries to keep at a distance but McRoberts has taken the fight into the clinch.
McRoberts stalling.
McRoberts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diu prevents it.
McRoberts is breathing heavily.
McRoberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diu - that will leave a mark!
McRoberts throws a jab when Diu was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diu.
McRoberts misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diu.
Gar Diu is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Diu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diu lands a slapping body shot.
Diu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McRoberts.
Diu scores with a leg kick.
McRoberts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diu scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts walks into a straight right hand from Diu.
Diu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McRoberts can do to turn this around?
Diu ducks under a wild hook from McRoberts.
Gar Diu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diu is looking to slow McRoberts down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McRoberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diu connects with a solid leg kick.
Diu lands a nice leg kick that just misses McRoberts's sensitive parts.
Diu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Horrible takedown by McRoberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Diu which made him look bad.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diu lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - McRoberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diu lands a nice leg kick that just misses McRoberts's sensitive parts.
Diu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McRoberts throws a leg kick
and Diu counters with a slapping leg kick.
McRoberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McRoberts fails to land with a series of punches.
Diu throws a head kick that McRoberts semi-blocks.
McRoberts misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diu. That's going to slow McRoberts down.
McRoberts needs to keep his hands up - Diu had a free shot at his head there.
McRoberts tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diu throws a head kick that misses.
McRoberts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diu counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diu.
Diu slips a jab and a cross from McRoberts.
Diu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McRoberts throws a right hand that Diu ducks under and follows up with a left that Diu also avoids with ease.
Diu connects with a solid leg kick.
McRoberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diu throws a leg kick which misses McRoberts's front leg but catches the back leg as McRoberts tries to avoid it.
McRoberts tries to clinch but Diu moves out of range.
McRoberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diu cracks McRoberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diu.
Diu connects with a solid leg kick.
McRoberts tries to bum rush Diu with a series of wild strikes but Diu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diu avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gar Diu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will McRoberts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McRoberts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diu pinned against the cage. Diu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diu, right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Diu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McRoberts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diu can pounce on him.
Diu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diu lands with a kick to the ribs.
McRoberts takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diu scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diu thuds his shin into the meat of McRoberts's side.
McRoberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diu. Diu obviously looking to wear him down.
Diu digs a good hook to McRoberts's body.
Diu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diu throws a nice inside leg kick.
McRoberts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McRoberts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McRoberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McRoberts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McRoberts misses with a takedown attempt - Diu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diu cracks McRoberts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diu thumps McRoberts with a low kick.
Diu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McRoberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
McRoberts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McRoberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diu cracks the inside of McRoberts's front leg.
McRoberts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McRoberts swinging wildly here.
Will McRoberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Diu. That's going to slow McRoberts down.
McRoberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diu is fending him off so far but McRoberts persists. Nope, Diu circles away and we're back to standing.
Gar Diu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will McRoberts.
McRoberts takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diu connects with a body shot.
Diu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McRoberts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diu.
Diu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McRoberts's head.
A shot to the liver by Diu. Beautiful body shot.
McRoberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McRoberts's calf.
Diu scores with a head kick.
Jab by Diu.
Diu throws a series of punches but McRoberts moves out of range.
McRoberts throws a combination that misses
and Diu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diu connects with a high kick.
McRoberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from McRoberts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diu thumps McRoberts with a low kick.
The fighters circling - McRoberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diu throws a head kick that misses.
McRoberts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diu defends it nicely.
Diu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McRoberts wants to clinch up but Diu keeps it at a distance.
McRoberts scores with a takedown into Diu's guard.
Diu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRoberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gar Diu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McRoberts working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gar Diu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diu, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gar Diu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aamu Hannu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannu comes to the cage accompanied by LOW. Aamu Hannu looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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221 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aamu Hannu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ross Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Maxwell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hannu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maxwell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hannu somewhat.
Maxwell misses with a straight right.
Maxwell moves into the clinch.
Maxwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hannu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maxwell defends it nicely.
Maxwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Hannu.
Hannu throws a nice looking combination but Maxwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maxwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maxwell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maxwell scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Aamu Hannu has been cut.
Hannu keeps control of Maxwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hannu prevents Maxwell from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hannu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maxwell walks away with a smile on his face. Hannu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aamu Hannu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hannu throws a chopping leg kick but Maxwell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maxwell throws a sloppy head kick and Hannu moves out of range easily.
Hannu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maxwell.
Hannu tries to bum rush Maxwell with a series of wild strikes but Maxwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hannu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Maxwell wants to get back to full guard.
Hannu tries to pass to full mount but Maxwell defends it.
Maxwell pushes Hannu off looking to stand but Hannu dives back in and keeps control.
Hannu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannu looks to land a strike but Maxwell avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Maxwell has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hannu doesn't defend quickly enough and Maxwell has managed to lock this one up! Can Hannu escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Maxwell on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ross Maxwell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between duja eru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). eru comes to the cage accompanied by Will To Win. duja eru looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, duja eru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
eru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
eru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
eru throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
eru misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
eru pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanchez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
eru is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
eru wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
eru has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from eru.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
eru is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Sanchez's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
eru can't break the clinch.
eru is trying to force a seperation but Sanchez has the dominant position.
eru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez prevents eru from breaking the clinch.
eru tries to circle away but Sanchez has him pinned against the cage.
Sanchez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
eru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
eru is trying to force a seperation but Sanchez has the dominant position.
eru can't break the clinch.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from eru is defended easily by Sanchez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for duja eru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
eru is breathing heavily.
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.
eru has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
eru tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
eru falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez moves into the clinch.
eru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch.
eru wants to break the clinch but can't.
eru tries to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
eru looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Sanchez.
eru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
eru circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
eru shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls well. He's pushed eru's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
eru tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten eru somewhat.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Sanchez tries to clinch but eru moves out of range.
eru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but eru pushes him off.
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.
eru tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten eru somewhat.
Sanchez has eru up against the cage in a clinch.
eru tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
eru takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
eru clinches but Sanchez breaks the clinch
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch.
eru jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with eru around his waist. eru gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
eru is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
eru tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.
eru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
eru working hard to break the clinch.
eru has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Sanchez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
eru swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
eru takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez works over eru's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
eru tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
eru working hard to break the clinch.
eru has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
eru is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanchez has double underhooks.
eru looking for a takedown.
eru fails to pull guard.
eru jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanchez walks away with a smile on his face. eru gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for duja eru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but eru circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez stalling against the cage.
eru wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanchez won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
eru is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling him.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
eru tries to circle away but Sanchez has him pinned against the cage.
eru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
eru walks into a left hand.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but eru circles away.
Sanchez jabs eru right on the nose. eru blinks but takes it well.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Roman Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
eru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
eru fails to land the takedown.
eru gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but eru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
eru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
eru falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but eru is avoiding it.
eru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into eru's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez closes the distance looking to clinch
and eru counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but eru avoids it well.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
eru gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by eru.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez throws a jab when eru was well out of range.
Roman Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
eru throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from eru, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanchez cracks eru with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
eru working hard to break the clinch.
eru wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for eru. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sanchez cracks eru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for eru.
Sanchez leaning his opponent against the cage.
eru misses with some punches.
eru swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning eru up against the cage.
eru tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanchez smiles and moves away.
eru on the wrong end of a nice hook.
eru throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez stuns eru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
eru misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
eru shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls well. He's pushed eru's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab by Sanchez.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for duja eru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
eru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
eru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez pushes eru up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
eru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Sanchez stalling.
A short right from Sanchez.
Sanchez slows down the pace here.
eru wants to break the clinch but can't.
eru fails to pull the fight into his guard.
eru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez keeps control of eru as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on eru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
eru working hard to break the clinch.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez gets a clinch.
eru looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
eru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez has eru pressed against the cage, preventing eru from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
eru tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanchez smiles and moves away.
eru throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanchez's waist but Sanchez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing eru off to one side.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - eru circles away.
Sanchez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles eru. eru circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
eru misses the jab.
duja eru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
eru circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
eru walks into a left hand.
eru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
duja eru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez wants to clinch
and eru counters with a left and a right that stings Sanchez.
eru throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as eru throws out the jab.
eru takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces eru off the cage and back into rage.
Roman Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.
Roman Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but eru is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Sanchez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adrian James's chin.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Smith!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in James's guard now.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith advances position into side control!
James is not content to let Smith control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
James gets back to half guard.
James tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Smith manages to move to mount!
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith looking to secure an arm triangle but James defends it well.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But James has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from James!
James wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith is trying to keep James in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith looking to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Richard Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith looks gassed!
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
James content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith moves into full guard.
James gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets caught flat footed, as James shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith 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.
Jamesis looking to pass into half guard but Smith pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smith is in guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
James 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adrian James will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith shoots and misses
and James counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by James.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith wants to control but James is having none of it.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith is rocked!
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith is breathing heavily.
James raining down shots from the mount!
James wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and James has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
James landing strikes.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
James tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith controls the position for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
James is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
James advances to full mount.
James goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
James keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Richard Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
James throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith won't allow James to pass to mount.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith trying to control but James postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian James dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from James - that will leave a mark!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
James wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
James drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
James is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
James is looking for a kimura here.
James is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
James is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
Adrian James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is not content to let James control the position.
James 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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Smith is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
James is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
James landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
James connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
James scores with a couple of good head shots there.
James with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
James punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James landing shots from mount.
James is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
James with a couple of short strikes.
Smith tries to lock up and control but James gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
James landing punches.
James cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith wants to control but James is having none of it.
James punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James landing shots from mount.
Richard Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adrian James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James blocks Smith's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, 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 29:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Coles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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222 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hiro Sakurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Coles!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai jabs Coles right on the nose. Coles blinks but takes it well.
Sakurai lands a high kick to the side of Coles's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Sakurai dives into guard, looking to finish.
Coles is rocked!
Sakurai wants to pass the guard but Coles is keeping the position.
Coles is still in real trouble! Can Sakurai finish him?
Sakurai slips nicely into half guard.
Sakurai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coles defending well though.
Sakurai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coles seems to have recovered his senses.
Sakurai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakurai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Coles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakurai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakurai is keen to just control but Coles is a slippery customer.
Sakurai wants to get back to his feet.
Sakurai stands up and beckons Coles to join him on the feet.
Coles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakurai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai swings for the body but Coles moves out of range.
Sakurai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakurai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Sakurai.
Sakurai moves out of range of the body kick from Coles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coles lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sakurai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sakurai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sakurai misses with an uppercut.
Coles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sakurai fails to land with a series of punches.
Coles misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Sakurai.
Sakurai throws a shot from downtown. Coles moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai loads up on a big right hand but Coles slips the punch.
Coles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakurai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coles moves away.
Coles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coles looks for the body kick but Sakurai saw that one coming.
Sakurai fails to land with a series of punches.
Coles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Coles looking to throw knees to the head but Sakurai is blocking nicely.
Sakurai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Coles.
Coles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakurai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Coles.
Sakurai lands a hook that snaps the head of Coles backwards.
Sakurai can't break the clinch.
Coles just leaning against Sakurai, taking a breather.
Sakurai misses with some punches.
Sakurai digs a right hand underneath Coles's ribcage. Coles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sakurai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coles ducks under a wild hook from Sakurai.
Coles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sakurai throws a series of punches but Coles moves out of range.
Sakurai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coles.
Sakurai looks to land a combination but Coles avoids it well.
Coles checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sakurai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sakurai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakurai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Sakurai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Coles. Beautiful body shot.
Sakurai misses the jab.
Coles tries to clinch there but Sakurai circles away.
Sakurai misses with a straight right.
Sakurai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakurai checks a low kick from Coles.
Sakurai misses the shot to the body.
Sakurai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hiro Sakurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coles wants to slow Sakurai down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Coles misses.
Nice body punch from Sakurai.
Coles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakurai misses with an uppercut. Coles saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai misses with a looping left.
Coles closes the distance and pushes Sakurai back into the cage.
Coles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakurai is defending well for now.
Coles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Coles misses with the head strike.
Coles landing knees to the head.
Sakurai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sakurai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Coles up against the cage.
Sakurai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coles effectively controlling the action here.
Coles is looking to break free of the clinch but Sakurai has double underhooks.
Sakurai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sakurai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coles has him pressed against the cage.
Sakurai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakurai throws a one two combo.
Sakurai misses with a body shot.
Sakurai throws a lazy right hand but Coles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coles moves out of range of the leg kick from Sakurai.
A big left from Sakurai misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coles lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sakurai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sakurai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sakurai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coles.
Coles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sakurai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coles.
Sakurai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Coles tries to clinch up but Sakurai circles away and keeps his distance.
Hiro Sakurai is winning the standup battle so far.
Coles tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakurai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coles throws a leg kick
and Sakurai counters with a head kick that wobbles Coles - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Sakurai sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiro Sakurai!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Skyler Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by One. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ben Jones was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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24
145 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skyler Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson has managed to clinch.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones tries to clinch
and Nelson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Nelson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones wants to stand but Nelson is controlling the position.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Nelson is controlling him well.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Nelson working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Nelson is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes Nelson off looking to stand but Nelson dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nelson prevents Jones from standing back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nelson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Skyler Nelson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nelson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Nelson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Nelson is controlling him
Jones looks gassed!
Nelson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nelson controlling from the full mount.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Nelson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jones has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nelson punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jones is trying to stand up.
Nelson looking to finish with strikes here!
Jones is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nelson lands with some strikes.
Nelson throws some wild stikes that Jones manages to avoid easily.
Jones tries to buck Nelson off but he can't manage it.
Nelson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Nelson punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Nelson tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Nelson landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skyler Nelson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones clinches but Nelson breaks the clinch
and Nelson counters by clinching up.
Nelson jumps guard but Jones stands there with Nelson around his waist. Nelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nelson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nelson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skyler Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
Jones has one foot on Nelson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jones wants to clinch.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to clinch
and Nelson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones wants to stand up but Nelson is controlling him.
Jones is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nelson dives into side control.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nelson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones wants to clinch
and Nelson counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is standing up over Jones. Jones looks to escape but Nelson dives into side control.
The ground and pound from Nelson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nelson scoring with punches from side control.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nelson is controlling him well.
Nelson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nelson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nelson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nelson is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skyler Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes Nelson off looking to stand but Nelson dives back in and keeps control.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones kicks Nelson off and gets back to his feet.
Jones throws a low kick but Nelson avoids it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Nelson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones has his feet on Nelson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nelson fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ben Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nelson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Nelson's takedown attempt.
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nelson prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skyler Nelson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nelson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Nelson manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nelson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones is looking to stand up but Nelson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson forces his way into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones won't allow Nelson to pass to mount.
Jones is trying to stand.
Nelson not doing much here.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
Nelson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Skyler Nelson.
Nelson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones tries to break free but Nelson pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones postures up in Nelson's guard and throws a big left but Nelson blocks it.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nelson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nelson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nelson!
Nelson working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nelson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is letting Nelson control him for a moment.
Nelson prevents Jones from escaping the position.
Skyler Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skyler Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nelson, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skyler Nelson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hirsch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stig Tuuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Hirsch had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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21
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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26
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Hirsch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stig Tuuri!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirsch throws a leg kick but Tuuri moved away.
Hirsch moves into the clinch.
Hirsch breaks the clinch.
Hirsch tries a head kick but it misses.
Hirsch closes the distance and pushes Tuuri back into the cage.
Hirsch keeps control of Tuuri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tuuri fails to pull guard.
Hirsch leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hirsch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hirsch tries to clinch up.
Tuuri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tuuri throws a series of punches but Hirsch moves out of range.
Hirsch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirsch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tuuri throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Hirsch colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Tuuri as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Hirsch is left battered and dazed whilst Tuuri and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stig Tuuri!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Lola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Lola will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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24
185 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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19
198 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Shepherd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Lola!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shepherd moves away.
Lola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shepherd ducks under a wild hook from Lola.
Shepherd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shepherd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lola misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lola. Shepherd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lola misses with a few strikes there.
Lola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shepherd rather than just go for the knockout.
Lola misses with an uppercut. Shepherd saw that one coming.
Lola lands a body shot.
Shepherd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lola tries to avoid it but Shepherd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lola to the ground. Lola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lola throws a series of punches but Shepherd moves out of range.
Lola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lola stuffs the takedown attempt from Shepherd. Shepherd gets slowly back to his feet.
Lola misses with an uppercut. Shepherd saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lola wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Shepherd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepherd slips under a jab.
Lola lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shepherd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lola.
Shepherd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lola.
Jab by Lola.
Shepherd dodges the punch combination from Lola.
Shepherd slips a straight right by Lola.
Lola throws a right and a left that Shepherd avoids nicely.
Lola throws a shot from downtown. Shepherd moves away and avoids it.
Lola looks to throw the jab but Shepherd is out of range.
Lola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lola has his foot on Shepherd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shepherd works his way back into a safe position though.
Shepherd drops back looking for a leg! Lola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lola manages to kick Shepherd off! Shepherd jumps back into Lola's guard.
Shepherd postures up in Lola's guard and throws a big left but Lola blocks it.
Lola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shepherd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shepherd thows a big elbow that misses.
Shepherd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shepherd distracts Lola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shepherd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shepherd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shepherd is working hard here to advance position.
Shepherd throwing strikes but missing.
Lola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shepherd defends it easily.
Shepherd thows a big elbow that misses.
Shepherd scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shepherd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shepherd works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lola wants to improve his position but Shepherd is controlling well.
Lola trying to control but Shepherd postures up.
Lola looks gassed!
Shepherd is working for a submission of some sort.
Shepherd looks to land a strike but Lola avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Lola will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shepherd fails to land the takedown.
Don Lola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shepherd moves away from the strike by Lola.
Lola misses with the combination.
Shepherd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lola.
Lola cracks Shepherd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shepherd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lola.
Lola with a poor takedown
and Shepherd counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shepherd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lola keeping full guard, as Shepherd tries to pass.
Shepherd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd connects with a couple of short punches.
Shepherd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shepherd trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lola manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lola is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lola is breathing heavily.
Lola postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shepherd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lola, into his guard.
Shepherd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shepherd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lola controls Shepherd momentarily but Shepherd frees himself.
Shepherd has gone for a leg lock! Lola slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shepherd's guard.
Shepherd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lola thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shepherd is looking for a triangle here but Lola uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lola trying to control the position but Shepherd is working away.
Shepherd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lola's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd is looking for a sweep. Lola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lola wants to take a breather but Shepherd is having none of it.
Lola wants to work for an arm triangle but Shepherd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shepherd is looking for a sweep. Lola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shepherd actively working from the bottom here.
Lola is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shepherd looking for submissions off his back.
Lola is keen to just control but Shepherd is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shepherd is looking for a sweep. Lola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lola moves nicely into side control.
Lola is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shepherd has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lola advances to full mount.
Shepherd is desperately trying to improve his position but Lola has a good base and remains in mount.
Lola works his way to his opponent's back.
Shepherd turns into Lola and is now in his guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lola manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shepherd defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Shepherd will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shepherd was well out of range. Poor timing from Lola.
Shepherd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lola sprawls well. Lola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shepherd gets slowly back to his feet.
Lola cracks Shepherd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lola moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lola misses with a straight right.
Lola misses with a double jab.
Lola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shepherd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice cross by Lola.
Lola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lola lands with a right hand.
Shepherd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lola throws a jab when Shepherd was well out of range.
Lola looks to score with a jab to the body but Shepherd is just out of range.
Lola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shepherd.
Lola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shepherd counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shepherd defends well.
Shepherd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shepherd 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.
Shepherd preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shepherd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shepherd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shepherd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shepherd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shepherd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shepherd stopping the sweep attempt from Lola.
Lola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shepherd has gone for a leg lock! Lola slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shepherd's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lola looking to pass the guard.
Lola passes into half guard.
Shepherd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lola is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shepherd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shepherd actively working from the bottom here.
Lola is looking for a kimura but Shepherd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lola to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shepherd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shepherd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lola is aware though and is defending well.
Shepherd keeping moving, preventing Lola from controlling successfully.
Shepherd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shepherd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shepherd trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lola passes Shepherd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shepherd punching from the bottom.
Lola is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Shepherd.
I think Shepherd 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Lola!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Olsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Emelianenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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186 lbs
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Olsson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olsson blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Olsson.
Olsson misses with a hook.
Olsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Olsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Olsson tries to score with a low kick but Emelianenko moves his leg out of the way.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olsson lands a nice looking body kick.
Olsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Olsson moved out of range.
Olsson lands with a slapping head kick.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Olsson tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Olsson tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Olsson to the mat! Olsson manages to get full guard.
Olsson trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelianenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Olsson keeps moving.
Olsson working for a triangle but Emelianenko defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Olsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emelianenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emelianenko postures up and lands a big shot to Olsson's brow.
Emelianenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Emelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Olsson has wrist control.
Emelianenko is pushing down on Olsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Olsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Emelianenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Emelianenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Olsson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Olsson's head.
Emelianenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olsson is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Olsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emelianenko.
Olsson is trying to control but can't.
Emelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emelianenko controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Olsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Emelianenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four 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.
Emelianenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Emelianenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Emelianenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olsson defending well though.
Olsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Emelianenko lands strikes from half guard.
Emelianenko wants to control but Olsson is keeping him busy.
Emelianenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Olsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Emelianenko is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Emelianenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Olsson.
Olsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olsson throws a wild body kick that Emelianenko sees coming a mile off.
Emelianenko scores with a body shot.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the body kick from Olsson.
Emelianenko lands a big shot that drops Olsson! Can he finish him?
Olsson is rocked!
It looks like Lars Olsson has been cut.
Emelianenko gets to his feet and stands over Olsson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Olsson felt that one! Emelianenko unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Olsson from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Luhtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Calzaghe's choice of entrance music: The Pride of Wales. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Luhtanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Calzaghe!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzaghe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calzaghe defending well as Luhtanen loads up on a big left hand.
Luhtanen slips a straight right by Calzaghe.
Luhtanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Luhtanen misses with a straight right.
Luhtanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luhtanen misses with a wild combination.
Calzaghe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luhtanen moves out of range as Calzaghe strikes.
Luhtanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calzaghe.
Henrik Luhtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luhtanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Calzaghe misses with a hook. Luhtanen ducked under it nicely.
Calzaghe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luhtanen.
Luhtanen lands a nice shot that snaps Calzaghe's head back.
Luhtanen tries to bum rush Calzaghe with a series of wild strikes but Calzaghe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luhtanen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Calzaghe finds it's way round the side to connect with Luhtanen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luhtanen misses with a jab to the body
and Calzaghe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calzaghe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calzaghe staying out of range there.
Luhtanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luhtanen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Calzaghe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luhtanen.
Luhtanen throws a hook but Calzaghe blocks it.
Luhtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calzaghe walks into a jab.
Luhtanen swinging wildly here.
Luhtanen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calzaghe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calzaghe throws an overhand right that lands on Luhtanen's shoulder, as Luhtanen tries to avoid the shot.
Calzaghe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Calzaghe scores with a nice head shot.
Luhtanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calzaghe circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Calzaghe misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen misses with a hook. Calzaghe ducked under it nicely.
Luhtanen throws a hook to the side of Calzaghe's head but Calzaghe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calzaghe.
A telegraphed right hand from Luhtanen misses the target.
Luhtanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calzaghe defending well as Luhtanen loads up on a big left hand.
Luhtanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Luhtanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calzaghe.
Luhtanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Calzaghe counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Calzaghe.
Luhtanen catches Calzaghe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Luhtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calzaghe manages to avoid it.
Luhtanen looks to land a left hand but Calzaghe moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe throws an overhand right that lands on Luhtanen's shoulder, as Luhtanen tries to avoid the shot.
Luhtanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calzaghe throws out the jab.
A big left from Luhtanen misses.
A big left from Luhtanen misses.
Luhtanen loads up on a big right hand but Calzaghe slips the punch.
Luhtanen throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Calzaghe to counter with a crisp jab.
Luhtanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luhtanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calzaghe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luhtanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Calzaghe misses.
Calzaghe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Calzaghe staying out of range there.
Luhtanen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Calzaghe slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luhtanen throws out the jab.
Calzaghe slips a jab and a cross from Luhtanen.
A cross from Calzaghe lands.
Calzaghe misses the shot to the body.
Luhtanen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Luhtanen misses with an uppercut. Calzaghe saw that one coming.
Luhtanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Calzaghe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calzaghe moves out of range as Luhtanen strikes.
Luhtanen looks to land a left hand but Calzaghe moved out of range nicely.
Luhtanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calzaghe avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calzaghe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luhtanen.
Calzaghe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luhtanen.
Calzaghe walks into a stiff left hand from Luhtanen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Luhtanen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Luhtanen misses with an uppercut.
Calzaghe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luhtanen.
Henrik Luhtanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calzaghe throws a hook but Luhtanen avoids it easily.
Calzaghe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luhtanen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calzaghe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Calzaghe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Calzaghe throws a sloppy body shot
and Luhtanen counters with a straight right hand.
Luhtanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calzaghe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donk. Luhtanen catches Calzaghe right on the button with a cross.
Luhtanen throws an overhand right that lands on Calzaghe's shoulder, as Calzaghe tries to avoid the shot.
Calzaghe misses with a double jab.
Calzaghe jabs at Luhtanen's body.
A swing and a miss from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luhtanen throws an overhand right that lands on Calzaghe's shoulder, as Calzaghe tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Luhtanen. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luhtanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Calzaghe swings for the body but Luhtanen moves out of range.
Calzaghe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luhtanen to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Calzaghe.
Luhtanen misses with a wild body shot.
Calzaghe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luhtanen. Luhtanen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Calzaghe moves out of range of the strikes.
Calzaghe misses the shot to the body.
Luhtanen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe throws a lazy right hand but Luhtanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luhtanen throws a body punch but Calzaghe moves out of range.
Luhtanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luhtanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe swings for the body but Luhtanen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Calzaghe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Calzaghe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luhtanen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calzaghe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Calzaghe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calzaghe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luhtanen scores with a jab to the head.
Calzaghe moves out of range as Luhtanen strikes.
Luhtanen misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen lands with a nice body punch.
Calzaghe walks into a jab.
Luhtanen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A telegraphed right hand from Calzaghe misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen misses with a looping right.
Luhtanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calzaghe.
Luhtanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calzaghe.
Luhtanen misses with a hook. Calzaghe ducked under it nicely.
Calzaghe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luhtanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Luhtanen sizes up Calzaghe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Calzaghe misses the target.
Calzaghe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luhtanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calzaghe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luhtanen throws a series of punches but Calzaghe moves out of range.
Luhtanen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Calzaghe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calzaghe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luhtanen cracks Calzaghe with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe just misses with a punch to the body.
Luhtanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calzaghe throws out the jab.
Luhtanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Calzaghe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luhtanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luhtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calzaghe was well out of range. Poor timing from Luhtanen.
A swing and a miss from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen swinging wildly here.
Luhtanen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Luhtanen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Calzaghe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Calzaghe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luhtanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Calzaghe's head backwards.
Calzaghe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luhtanen circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Luhtanen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No joy there for Luhtanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calzaghe blocks a jab.
Calzaghe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Calzaghe defending well as Luhtanen loads up on a big left hand.
Luhtanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calzaghe circles away quickly and effectively.
Calzaghe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Luhtanen misses with a double jab
and Calzaghe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Luhtanen.
Calzaghe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luhtanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luhtanen jabs at Calzaghe's body.
Luhtanen scores with a body shot.
Luhtanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luhtanen misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luhtanen throws a shot from downtown. Calzaghe moves away and avoids it.
Luhtanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Calzaghe is just out of range.
Calzaghe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luhtanen moves away.
A nice combination there by Luhtanen.
Luhtanen misses with a combination
and Calzaghe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luhtanen loads up on a big right hand but Calzaghe slips the punch.
Luhtanen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calzaghe counters with a right hand to the body.
Luhtanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Calzaghe staying out of range there.
Calzaghe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Luhtanen counters with a series of strikes. Calzaghe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calzaghe looks to score with a jab to the body but Luhtanen is just out of range.
Calzaghe thows a body shot but no joy.
Calzaghe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen misses with a straight left.
Calzaghe lands a jab to Luhtanen's midsection.
Calzaghe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Luhtanen misses.
Calzaghe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luhtanen throws a series of punches but Calzaghe moves out of range.
Calzaghe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luhtanen.
Calzaghe moves away from the strike by Luhtanen.
Luhtanen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Calzaghe slips a jab from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen misses with a wild combination.
Luhtanen throws out a powerful jab.
Henrik Luhtanen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen blocks a jab.
Calzaghe punishes Luhtanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Luhtanen throws a lazy right hand but Calzaghe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luhtanen misses with a hook to the body
and Calzaghe counters with a right hand to the body.
Calzaghe ducks under a wild hook from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen misses with a body shot.
Calzaghe misses with a body shot.
Calzaghe connects with a single shot there.
Calzaghe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Calzaghe swings for the body but Luhtanen moves out of range.
Luhtanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe throws a looping overhand right but Luhtanen ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Luhtanen misses.
Luhtanen throws a combination that misses
and Calzaghe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Luhtanen misses.
Luhtanen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Calzaghe counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe throws a nice looking combination but Luhtanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luhtanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Luhtanen needs to keep his hands up - Calzaghe had a free shot at his head there.
Calzaghe slips a straight right by Luhtanen.
Luhtanen lands a jab to the head.
Luhtanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calzaghe.
Luhtanen misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calzaghe throws a one two combo.
Luhtanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luhtanen throws a combination that misses
and Luhtanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Joe Calzaghe just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Luhtanen takes a swing at Calzaghe's ribcage but misses.
Luhtanen misses with a wild combination.
Luhtanen misses with a hook to the body
and Calzaghe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calzaghe lands a body shot.
Calzaghe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Calzaghe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Calzaghe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Luhtanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calzaghe takes a swing at Luhtanen's ribcage but misses.
Luhtanen throws a big shot that misses.
Luhtanen throws a shot from downtown. Calzaghe moves away and avoids it.
Calzaghe stuns Luhtanen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Calzaghe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luhtanen.
Luhtanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Calzaghe misses with a looping left.
Luhtanen lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luhtanen looks to land a left hand but Calzaghe moved out of range nicely.
Calzaghe throws a series of punches but Luhtanen avoids them all with ease.
Luhtanen scores with a jab.
Calzaghe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luhtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luhtanen missing with a left hand there. Calzaghe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Luhtanen misses.
Luhtanen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luhtanen slips under a jab from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luhtanen on the side of the head.
Calzaghe lands a nice looking body shot.
Luhtanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Calzaghe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Calzaghe misses with a body shot.
Calzaghe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luhtanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calzaghe circles away quickly and effectively.
Luhtanen looks to throw the jab but Calzaghe is out of range.
Calzaghe scores with a punch to the head.
Luhtanen throws a hook but Calzaghe avoids it easily.
Calzaghe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luhtanen.
Calzaghe takes one on the button.
Calzaghe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luhtanen.
Luhtanen ducks under a wild hook from Calzaghe.
Luhtanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calzaghe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luhtanen.
Calzaghe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luhtanen.
Calzaghe throws a lazy right hand but Luhtanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calzaghe just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen slips a straight right by Calzaghe.
Luhtanen throws out a powerful jab.
Calzaghe looks to score with a jab to the body but Luhtanen is just out of range.
Calzaghe slips a jab from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen misses with a straight right.
Luhtanen connects with the punch.
Luhtanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Calzaghe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luhtanen slips under a jab from Calzaghe.
Luhtanen swinging wildly here.
Luhtanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calzaghe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luhtanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe slips under a jab.
Calzaghe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luhtanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Luhtanen misses with an uppercut. Calzaghe saw that one coming.
Calzaghe lands with an uppercut that bounces Luhtanen off the cage and back into rage.
Calzaghe misses with a body shot.
Luhtanen throws out a loose jab but Calzaghe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calzaghe staying out of range there.
Luhtanen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Calzaghe lands a nice shot to the body.
Luhtanen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calzaghe tests Luhtanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calzaghe thuds his right hand into Luhtanen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luhtanen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Calzaghe dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Luhtanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Luhtanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Luhtanen throws a right and a left that Calzaghe avoids nicely.
Luhtanen tries to bum rush Calzaghe with a series of wild strikes but Calzaghe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Calzaghe throws the left hand but Luhtanen avoids the punch easily.
Luhtanen misses the jab.
Luhtanen takes one to the chin there.
Luhtanen misses with an uppercut. Calzaghe saw that one coming.
Luhtanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Calzaghe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Calzaghe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luhtanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Luhtanen misses its intended target.
Calzaghe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen throws a big shot that misses.
Luhtanen misses with a straight left.
Calzaghe misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luhtanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calzaghe lands a glancing blow to the side of Luhtanen's head.
Luhtanen throws a jab when Calzaghe was well out of range.
Luhtanen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Calzaghe on the side of the head.
Luhtanen looks to land a right hand but Calzaghe moved out of range.
Calzaghe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luhtanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luhtanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Luhtanen misses.
Luhtanen misses with a wild combination.
Luhtanen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Calzaghe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luhtanen misses with a double jab.
Luhtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Luhtanen throws a series of punches but Calzaghe avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Calzaghe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calzaghe throws an overhand right that lands on Luhtanen's shoulder, as Luhtanen tries to avoid the shot.
Luhtanen throws a shot from downtown. Calzaghe moves away and avoids it.
Calzaghe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luhtanen.
Calzaghe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luhtanen misses with a body punch
and Calzaghe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Calzaghe thuds his right hand into Luhtanen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luhtanen cracks Calzaghe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Calzaghe scores with a sloppy right hand. Luhtanen should have avoided that one.
Calzaghe looks to land a left hand but Luhtanen moved out of range nicely.
Luhtanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calzaghe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luhtanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calzaghe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calzaghe looks to land a right hand but Luhtanen moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe moves away from the strike by Luhtanen.
Calzaghe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Luhtanen misses with a hook to the body
and Calzaghe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calzaghe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luhtanen throws a looping overhand right but Calzaghe ducks down to avoid it.
Calzaghe lands with an overhand left.
Calzaghe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Luhtanen is rocked!
Calzaghe throws a hook but Luhtanen blocks it.
Calzaghe misses with a body shot.
Luhtanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calzaghe misses with a looping right.
Calzaghe slips a jab from Luhtanen.
A jab from Luhtanen misses.
Luhtanen misses with a hook to the body
enabling Calzaghe to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen misses with a looping right.
Luhtanen misses with a straight right.
Luhtanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Calzaghe.
Luhtanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luhtanen catches Calzaghe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Calzaghe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Luhtanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luhtanen takes a swing at Calzaghe's ribcage but misses.
Luhtanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luhtanen missing with a left hand there. Calzaghe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calzaghe dips to his left and cracks Luhtanen with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luhtanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Calzaghe.
A cross from Calzaghe lands.
Luhtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calzaghe manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Calzaghe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calzaghe 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Calzaghe!
Joe Calzaghe is the new welterweight champion!
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