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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bombo Bompaka (ranked 23449 p4p, 4025 weight class) and Ragnar Lothbrock (ranked 254 p4p, 150 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bombo Bompaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ragnar Lothbrock!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bompaka gets tackled into the cage by Lothbrock. Lothbrock maintains the clinch.
Lothbrock blocks a body shot from Bompaka.
Bompaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Lothbrock controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Bompaka as the two fighters clinch.
Lothbrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Bompaka avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bompaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bompaka gets through Lothbrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Bompaka as the two fighters clinch.
Lothbrock looks winded!
Bompaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Bompaka.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lothbrock has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bompaka lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bompaka.
Bompaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bompaka lands a body punch.
Bompaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lothbrock or not.
A short body shot lands from Bompaka as the two fighters clinch.
Bompaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bompaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bompaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Bompaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lothbrock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Bompaka.
A body shot lands from Bompaka.
A short left from Bompaka.
Bompaka lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bompaka.
Bompaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lothbrock.
Bompaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Bompaka.
Bompaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 Lothbrock is rocked!
Bompaka pushes Lothbrock against the cage and as Lothbrock bounces back, Bompaka cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Bompaka follows up with more strikes but Lothbrock was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bombo Bompaka!
A victorious Bombo Bompaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Del Torro (ranked 4210 p4p, 2967 weight class) and Sime Soldic (ranked 347 p4p, 245 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Arturo Del Torro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sime Soldic!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Torro tries to score with a low kick but Soldic moves his leg out of the way.
Soldic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soldic throws a leg kick that misses.
Soldic lands with a good body shot.
Del Torro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Soldic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Soldic feints and then cracks Del Torro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Del Torro down.
Soldic ducks under a wild hook from Del Torro.
Del Torro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soldic throws out a powerful jab.
Del Torro digs a good body shot into Soldic's ribs.
Soldic looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Torro is just out of range.
Soldic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Torro.
Del Torro is looking to counter the offense by Soldic and move into the clinch.
Soldic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Del Torro tenderised Soldic's leg. Soldic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Soldic lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soldic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Del Torro.
Soldic is looking to score with low kicks.
Soldic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Soldic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Soldic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Del Torro throws a low kick but Soldic moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Soldic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Del Torro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soldic is looking to slow Del Torro down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldic scores with a punch to the head.
Soldic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Soldic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Del Torro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soldic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soldic.
Soldic throws a hook but Del Torro avoids it easily.
Soldic gets tackled into the cage by Del Torro. Del Torro maintains the clinch.
Del Torro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Del Torro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soldic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Del Torro breaks the clinch.
Del Torro slips under a jab.
Del Torro tried to score with a low kick but Soldic checks it.
Soldic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Soldic finds it's way through Del Torro's defenses.
A slow jab from Del Torro misses its intended target.
Del Torro tried to score with a low kick but Soldic checks it.
Soldic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soldic thuds a left hand into Del Torro's body.
Del Torro misses with a hook. Soldic ducked under it nicely.
Del Torro misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Torro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Soldic works the jab nicely.
A jab from Del Torro misses.
Jab, jab by Soldic - just one landing.
A punch lands to the side of Del Torro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Soldic throws a hook but Del Torro avoids it easily.
Del Torro slips under a jab.
Del Torro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Del Torro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soldic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Del Torro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Soldic connects with a body shot.
Soldic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soldic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Torro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Torro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Del Torro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Del Torro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Del Torro closes the distance and clinches.
Soldic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soldic is trying to break free.
Del Torro misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Torro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soldic backwards.
Del Torro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soldic manages to break the clinch.
Soldic staying out of range there.
Soldic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Del Torro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Del Torro connects with a nice looking jab.
Soldic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Del Torro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Soldic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soldic.
Del Torro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Del Torro moves into the clinch.
Del Torro lands a hook that snaps the head of Soldic backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Torro swings wildly with an uppercut but Soldic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soldic lands with a short shot to the head.
Soldic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Del Torro backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Del Torro.
Soldic is looking to break free of the clinch but Del Torro has double underhooks.
Del Torro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Torro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Del Torro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Del Torro defending well as Soldic loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soldic.
Del Torro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Del Torro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Del Torro throws out a loose jab but Soldic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soldic throws a hook but Del Torro blocks it.
Soldic checks a low kick from Del Torro.
Soldic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Del Torro.
Soldic throws a good cross that connects.
Soldic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Soldic misses with a looping left.
Del Torro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soldic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soldic throws a leg kick which misses Del Torro's front leg but catches the back leg as Del Torro tries to avoid it.
Donk. Soldic catches Del Torro right on the button with a cross.
Del Torro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soldic is out of range.
Del Torro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Torro lands a nice shot that snaps Soldic's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sime Soldic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Del Torro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Soldic scores with the left hand. Del Torro knows he should have avoided that one.
Del Torro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Del Torro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soldic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Del Torro needs to keep his hands up - Soldic had a free shot at his head there.
Soldic misses with a hook. Del Torro ducked under it nicely.
Soldic staying out of range there.
Jab from Soldic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soldic lands with a cross.
An inside leg kick from Del Torro misses.
Del Torro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Del Torro.
Soldic moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Soldic.
A big right from Del Torro misses.
Del Torro misses with a few strikes there.
Del Torro 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.
Del Torro misses with an uppercut
letting Soldic counter with a right hand.
Sime Soldic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soldic scores with a leg kick.
Soldic connects with a nice looking jab.
Soldic throws a leg kick which misses Del Torro's front leg but catches the back leg as Del Torro tries to avoid it.
Del Torro wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Torro throws out a leg kick but Soldic moves out of range and Del Torro only half commits.
Soldic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Soldic tests Del Torro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Del Torro walks into a straight right hand from Soldic.
Soldic checks a low kick from Del Torro.
Del Torro throws a shot from downtown. Soldic moves away and avoids it.
Soldic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Soldic throws a good cross that connects.
Soldic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Del Torro.
Del Torro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Del Torro misses its intended target.
Soldic looks for the body kick but Del Torro saw that one coming.
Soldic defending well as Del Torro loads up on a big left hand.
Del Torro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soldic.
Good leg kick by Soldic.
Soldic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Torro throws a hook but Soldic blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Del Torro misses the target.
Soldic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Del Torro takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Soldic as he connects with a hook.
Soldic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Del Torros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Del Torro moves out of range as Soldic strikes.
Del Torro is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Soldic's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A jab from Soldic finds it's way through Del Torro's defenses.
Soldic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Del Torro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soldic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Soldic ducks under a wild hook from Del Torro.
Del Torro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soldic. Soldic obviously looking to wear him down.
Del Torro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Del Torro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soldic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soldic slips a straight right by Del Torro.
Despite the aggression on Soldic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Soldic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Del Torro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Del Torro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Del Torro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soldic.
A counter left hand to the body from Del Torro misses its target.
Del Torro misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Del Torro.
Del Torro misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Torro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soldic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Soldic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Del Torros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Soldic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Del Torro misses with a low kick.
Del Torro throws out a powerful jab.
Soldic lands a jab.
Del Torro misses the jab.
Soldic with a hook.
Del Torro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soldic.
Del Torro wants to land a leg kick but Soldic is out of range.
Del Torro looks to land a left hand but Soldic moved out of range nicely.
A clash of legs there as Soldic blocks the low kick.
Soldic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Soldic.
Del Torro is looking to score with low kicks.
Soldic throws a body shot but no joy.
Soldic is looking to slow Del Torro down with leg kicks.
Del Torro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soldic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soldic connects with a right hand. Del Torro shakes it off.
Del Torro tries to clinch up but Soldic circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Del Torro misses.
Soldic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Del Torro's head backwards.
Del Torro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Soldic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Soldic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Del Torro misses with a straight right.
Soldic lands a head shot.
Soldic lands with a right hand.
Soldic throws a lazy uppercut
and Del Torro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soldic thinking.
Soldic ducks right into an uppercut from Del Torro.
Soldic lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Del Torro.
Soldic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick lands for Soldic.
Del Torro scores with a leg kick.
Del Torro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soldic counters with a nice body shot.
Soldic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Del Torro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sime Soldic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Soldic scores with a nice right hand.
Soldic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Torro was well out of range. Poor timing from Soldic.
Del Torro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soldic circles away quickly and effectively.
Del Torro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Soldic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soldic lunges at Del Torro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Del Torro's hand.
Del Torro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Del Torro slips under a jab.
Del Torro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Del Torro looks to score with a jab to the body but Soldic is just out of range.
Del Torro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soldic.
Soldic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Torro.
Soldic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Torro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Torro. Soldic does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Torro connects with a leg kick.
Del Torro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soldic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soldic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soldic lunges at Del Torro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Del Torro's hand.
Soldic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soldic with a nice cross.
A big left from Soldic misses.
Del Torro throws a hook to the side of Soldic's head but Soldic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soldic scores with a jab. Del Torro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Soldic blocks a jab.
Soldic throws a leg kick but Del Torro moved away.
Del Torro misses with a right hand
and Soldic counters with a stiff right hand.
Del Torro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Soldic.
Soldic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Del Torro on the side of the head.
Del Torro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soldic checks the leg kick.
Soldic connects with a body shot.
Soldic throws a body punch but Del Torro moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Torro misses with a hook. Soldic ducked under it nicely.
Soldic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Torro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Soldic misses the target.
Sime Soldic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldic throws a hook but Del Torro blocks it.
Soldic avoids the body shot from Del Torro.
Soldic scores with a jab to the body.
Del Torro throws a lazy head kick
and Soldic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soldic lands a body shot.
Del Torro misses with an uppercut.
Del Torro misses with a straight left.
Soldic throws a lazy right hand but Del Torro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Del Torro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Del Torro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Torro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Del Torro. That's going to slow Soldic down.
Del Torro takes a swing at Soldic's ribcage but misses.
Soldic lands with a right hand.
Soldic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soldic looks to land a right hand but Del Torro moved out of range.
Soldic scores with the left hand. Del Torro knows he should have avoided that one.
Del Torro throws a lazy right hand but Soldic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Del Torro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soldic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soldic.
Del Torro thows a leg kick but Soldic checks it
and Soldic counters with a nice uppercut.
Del Torro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Soldic counters with a stiff right hand.
Soldic scores with a nice head shot.
Del Torro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Del Torro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Del Torro misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Soldic catches Del Torro right on the button with a cross.
Del Torro misses with a wild body shot.
Del Torro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soldic.
Soldic throws a leg kick that misses.
Soldic lands with a straight right. Del Torro didn't see that one coming.
Donk. Del Torro catches Soldic right on the button with a cross.
Arturo Del Torro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soldic scores with a nice right hand.
Soldic with a jab.
Soldic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Del Torro. Del Torro obviously looking to wear him down.
Del Torro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Del Torro there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soldic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Del Torro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Del Torro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Del Torro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Soldic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soldic.
Del Torro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soldic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Soldic throws out a powerful jab.
Del Torro wants to slow Soldic down by chopping away at his legs.
Del Torro missing with a left hand there. Soldic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Del Torro needs to keep his hands up - Soldic had a free shot at his head there.
Del Torro throws a leg kick that misses.
Del Torro moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soldic throws out a powerful jab.
Soldic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Soldic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Del Torro. That did some damage!
Soldic scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sime Soldic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soldic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sime Soldic!
After winning the bout, Sime Soldic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin The Russian Giant (ranked 3891 p4p, 3703 weight class) and Gatis Krutainis (ranked 190 p4p, 184 weight class). The Russian Giant's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Soda Popinski Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin The Russian Giant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gatis Krutainis!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Russian Giant dives in and grabs Krutainis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krutainis pushes down on The Russian Giant's head and hops out.
Krutainis closes the distance and pushes The Russian Giant back into the cage.
Krutainis pulls guard successfully.
The Russian Giant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Russian Giant wants to stand but Krutainis is controlling his posture from full guard.
The Russian Giant working some strikes from top position.
 It looks like Gatis Krutainis has been cut.
Krutainis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The Russian Giant throwing strikes from guard but Krutainis blocks nicely.
The Russian Giant stands up over Krutainis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krutainis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Russian Giant postures up in Krutainis's guard and throws a big left but Krutainis blocks it.
Krutainis trying to keep a closed guard but The Russian Giant is proving a slippery customer.
The Russian Giant with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Russian Giant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Russian Giant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Russian Giant trying to control but Krutainis is working from the bottom.
Krutainis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Krutainis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Russian Giant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That has opened up Gatis Krutainis's cut even more.
The Russian Giant with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Russian Giant wanted to stand there but Krutainis had control of the position.
Krutainis has his feet on The Russian Giant's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Krutainis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Russian Giant tries to circle away but Krutainis has him pinned against the cage.
Krutainis fails to pull guard.
The Russian Giant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Russian Giant fails to land with a series of punches.
The Russian Giant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The Russian Giant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krutainis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Russian Giant keeps the fight on the outside.
The Russian Giant throws a series of punches but Krutainis avoids them all with ease.
The Russian Giant swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Russian Giant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The cut above Gatis Krutainis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Krutainis darts in looking for a takedown but The Russian Giant gets double underhooks and turns Krutainis into the cage.
Konstantin The Russian Giant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatis Krutainis.
The Russian Giant misses with a wild combination.
Krutainis shoots and misses
and The Russian Giant counters with a left and a right that stings Krutainis.
Krutainis looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Russian Giant lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Krutainis sprawling to the canvas. The Russian Giant follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Krutainis hang on?
Krutainis is rocked!
Gatis Krutainis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gatis Krutainis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Konstantin The Russian Giant!
Konstantin The Russian Giant made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Lamez (ranked 1902 p4p, 2948 weight class) and Chel Diokno (ranked 133 p4p, 177 weight class). Diokno is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by This is my story. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Scottie Lamez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Chel Diokno!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Diokno.
Nice jab there from Lamez.
Lamez throws a jab when Diokno was well out of range.
Diokno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diokno tries to clinch but Lamez is having none of it.
Diokno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamez throws the left hand but Diokno avoids the punch easily.
Diokno is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lamez scores with a jab. Diokno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Lamez misses its intended target.
Lamez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Lamez misses with a straight right.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Diokno is out of range.
Diokno is looking for the big counter here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diokno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diokno throws a big counter head kick but Lamez avoids it with no problem.
A head kick from Diokno lands but Lamez takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diokno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Lamez backs off Diokno throws a huge counter combo but Lamez manages to avoid it all.
Diokno throws a sloppy head kick and Lamez moves out of range easily.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Diokno moves away and avoids it.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diokno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diokno throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lamez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diokno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diokno throws a nice head kick!
Lamez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Diokno is out of range.
Lamez blocks a head kick by Diokno.
Diokno throws a head kick that half lands.
Diokno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a hook. Diokno ducked under it nicely.
Lamez blocks a head kick by Diokno.
Diokno lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diokno throws a head kick but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Diokno is out of range.
Diokno blocks a jab.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamez avoids the head kick by Diokno.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diokno.
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Diokno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamez lands a really nice looking cross but Diokno seems unphased.
A combination from Diokno does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diokno thuds a left hand into Lamez's body.
Diokno throws a head kick that misses.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Diokno is out of range.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Diokno moves away and avoids it.
Diokno scores with a head kick. Lamez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lamez throws a hook but Diokno blocks it.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diokno tries to clinch up.
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Diokno ducks down to avoid it.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Diokno's head but Diokno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Lamez misses.
Lamez avoids the head kick by Diokno.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diokno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diokno slips a jab from Lamez.
Lamez sets himself, and Diokno steps forward looking for the clinch! Lamez avoids it this time.
Diokno moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Lamez cracks Diokno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diokno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lamez lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diokno tries a head kick but it misses.
Diokno moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diokno.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
Jab by Lamez.
Diokno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Diokno throws a fast counter high kick but Lamez manages to duck under it in time.
A jab from Lamez misses.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Diokno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diokno.
Diokno takes the fight into the clinch.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diokno has a couple of punches blocked by Lamez.
Lamez digs a right hand into Diokno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diokno's gas tank.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Diokno controls the action.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Nice body punch from Lamez - that landed with a thud.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamez.
Lamez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diokno swings wildly with an uppercut but Lamez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diokno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diokno moves in looking to clinch but Lamez pushes him off.
Diokno throws a sloppy head kick and Lamez moves out of range easily.
Diokno throws a head kick that half lands.
Lamez misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Diokno misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamez avoids the head kick by Diokno.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Diokno.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Scottie Lamez 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.
Diokno slips under a jab from Lamez.
Lamez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Diokno moved out of range nicely.
Diokno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lamez throws a hook but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diokno.
Lamez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDiokno.
Diokno lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Diokno's shoulder, as Diokno tries to avoid the shot.
Diokno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Diokno throws a counter combo.
Diokno misses with a head kick.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diokno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chel Diokno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamez throws a hook but Diokno avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Diokno releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diokno.
A combination from Diokno does no damage.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Diokno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Lamez misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diokno throws a head kick but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez throws a jab when Diokno was well out of range.
Diokno is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Diokno is out of range.
Diokno is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lamez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diokno throws a sloppy head kick and Lamez moves out of range easily.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Diokno moved out of range nicely.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and Diokno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lamez lands with a right hand.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Diokno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Diokno rushes Lamez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lamez digs a right hand into Diokno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diokno's gas tank.
Diokno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lamez's defenses.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diokno missing with knees to the body.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno pushes Lamez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diokno swings wildly with an uppercut but Lamez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Diokno fails to land.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lamez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diokno lands a nice elbow.
Diokno misses with some punches.
Diokno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diokno is breathing heavily.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diokno moves into the clinch.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno lands a body shot.
Diokno pushes Lamez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno gets through Lamez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Diokno controls the action.
Diokno misses with a knee strike.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
A knee to the head by Diokno.
Lamez avoiding damage as Diokno throws knees to the body.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.
Chel Diokno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lamez digs a right hand into Diokno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diokno's gas tank.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamez is defending well for now.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno can't find room to land a body shot as Lamez controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diokno misses with a knee strike.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez avoids the elbow strike from Diokno, against the cage.
Diokno breaks the clinch.
Diokno ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Diokno moved out of range.
Diokno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lamez.
Diokno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamez throws a hook but Diokno blocks it.
Lamez sets himself, and Diokno steps forward looking for the clinch! Lamez avoids it this time.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Lamez.
Diokno misses with a head kick.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chel Diokno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Diokno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Diokno staying out of range there.
Scottie Lamez is winning the standup battle so far.
Diokno slips a jab from Lamez.
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diokno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez throws a jab when Diokno was well out of range.
Diokno throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lamez's head.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Diokno moves away and avoids it.
Lamez blocks a head kick by Diokno.
Diokno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Diokno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lamez.
Diokno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diokno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lamez lands with a hook. Diokno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Diokno shapes to counter with a head kick.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Diokno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diokno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamez's corner calls for a 1-2. Lamez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diokno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diokno throws a head kick that Lamez semi-blocks.
Diokno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Lamez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diokno doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamez circles away.
Lamez throwing a counter right hand but Diokno manages to avoid it.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Diokno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Diokno is out of range.
Diokno moves away from the strike by Lamez.
A head kick misses from Diokno.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Lamez throws a jab when Diokno was well out of range.
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Diokno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Diokno saw that one coming.
Diokno lands a head kick. Lamez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diokno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lamez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diokno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamez throws a hook but Diokno blocks it.
Lamez scores with a decent looking hook.
Lamez throws a hook but Diokno avoids it easily.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diokno slips a jab from Lamez.
Diokno lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diokno slips under a jab.
Diokno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diokno tries a body shot but Lamez blocks it.
Diokno throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Diokno missing with knees to the body.
Diokno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diokno lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diokno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diokno has a couple of punches blocked by Lamez.
Lamez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamez's elbow.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamez controls his hands.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but Lamez blocks it.
Diokno swings wildly with an uppercut but Lamez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamez dodges an elbow strike from Diokno.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
Diokno can't break the clinch.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez blocks an elbow strike.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamez.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamez.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamez.
Lamez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diokno.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chel Diokno.
I think Diokno has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chel Diokno!
After winning the bout, Chel Diokno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Mikkel (ranked 2565 p4p, 2239 weight class) and Bubba Rolls (ranked 338 p4p, 296 weight class). Rolls has chosen Moonshine Bandits - For The Outlawz as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Mikkel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Rolls!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikkel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot by Rolls.
Rolls doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikkel circles away.
Mikkel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mikkel thuds his right hand into Rolls's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Bubba Rolls has been cut.
Mikkel throws a leg kick that misses.
Mikkel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mikkel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 It looks like Dan Mikkel has been cut.
Rolls slips a straight right by Mikkel.
Mikkel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rolls.
Rolls feints and as Mikkel raises his hands in defense, Rolls changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolls makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikkel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rolls defends well.
Mikkel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mikkel controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolls makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rolls working some strikes from top position.
Mikkel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mikkel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mikkel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolls is fighting to break Mikkel's control of his arms but Mikkel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mikkel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rolls defends it easily.
Mikkel is trying to keep Rolls in close.
Mikkel keeping moving, preventing Rolls from controlling successfully.
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.
Mikkel wants to get back to his feet but Rolls is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rolls trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikkel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikkel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rolls must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mikkel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolls looking to sit in guard and control but Mikkel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mikkel won't allow Rolls to sweep him here.
Rolls has his foot on Mikkel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mikkel works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolls is on top in guard.
Mikkel has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rolls is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mikkel.
Rolls scoring with punches and elbows.
Rolls is looking to take a break and control but Mikkel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mikkel tries to bench press Rolls off him but Rolls keeps the position.
Rolls working away.
Mikkel tries to improve position but can't.
Rolls trying to control the position but Mikkel is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikkel trying to remain calm as Rolls controls from the top position.
Mikkel can't do much from the bottom here.
Rolls is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mikkel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mikkel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mikkel is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolls prevents Mikkel from escaping the position.
Mikkel wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Rolls has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mikkel's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mikkel is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Rolls!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bubba Rolls!
An out of breath Bubba Rolls thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ngytsj Diesel (ranked 1841 p4p, 1924 weight class) and Panda Four (ranked 299 p4p, 311 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ngytsj Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda Four!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Four.
Diesel takes one to the side of the head.
Diesel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diesel throws a front kick aimed at Four's knee but Four avoids it well.
Diesel lands with a nice combination. Four backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Panda Four has been cut.
Panda Four seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Four misses with a few strikes there.
Diesel blocks a jab.
Diesel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Four scores with a punch to the head.
Four misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.
Four avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Four misses with a right hand
and Diesel counters with a three punch combo that has Four backing up. Four nods at Diesel to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Four under the eye.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diesel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Four just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diesel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Four thows a left - swing and a miss!
Four misses with a left hand
and Diesel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Four is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Four with a jab.
Four misses the shot to the body.
Four bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diesel's head backwards.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Four gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Four swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel manages to break the clinch.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Four.
As Four looks to move away, Diesel throws a big counter combo but Four just gets out of the way.
Four throws the left hand but Diesel avoids the punch easily.
Diesel throws a counter high kick but Four was just alert enough to avoid it.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Four.
Diesel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Four.
Four scores with a hook.
Four lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diesel at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Four misses the target.
Four lands a big uppercut and Diesel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Diesel looks OK. Four waves Diesel back to his feet!
Four lands a big uppercut and Diesel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Diesel looks OK. Four waves Diesel back to his feet!
 Diesel is rocked!
Four is pawing at Diesel, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Diesel's nose. Diesel is badly hurt! Four pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Diesel tries desperately to hold on but Four is relentless in his assault! As Diesel receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Four away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panda Four!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Bermalingo (ranked 2372 p4p, 1520 weight class) and Dale Doback (ranked 385 p4p, 241 weight class). Dale Doback has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocco Bermalingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dale Doback!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bermalingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Doback.
Doback has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doback gets through Bermalingo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bermalingo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Bermalingo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doback has him pressed against the cage.
Doback using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bermalingo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doback is stalling here.
Bermalingo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bermalingo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Bermalingo.
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doback throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doback lands a left hand.
Doback using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Bermalingo on the inside.
Doback prevents Bermalingo from breaking the clinch.
Doback with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Rocco Bermalingo has been cut.
Bermalingo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermalingo misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Doback.
Doback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Doback lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bermalingo is rocked!
Doback using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Doback scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Bermalingo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bermalingo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doback drops Bermalingo with a big left hand! Bermalingo is injured, injured bad! Doback jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale Doback!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dale Doback thanked Brooklyn Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Billingsly (ranked 1430 p4p, 1007 weight class) and Lasse Savisto (ranked 182 p4p, 120 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chad Billingsly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lasse Savisto!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billingsly lands with a straight right. Savisto didn't see that one coming.
Savisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Billingsly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billingsly.
Billingsly cracks a nice hook into Savisto's ribs.
Billingsly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Billingsly works Savisto's body with a nice hook.
Savisto jabs at Billingsly's body.
Savisto throws a series of punches but Billingsly avoids them all with ease.
Billingsly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Billingsly with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Savisto misses the target.
Billingsly moves away from the strike by Savisto.
Billingsly throws a head kick but Savisto moves out of range.
Chad Billingsly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billingsly misses with a left hand
and Savisto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savisto.
Savisto stands up over Billingsly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Billingsly keeping moving, preventing Savisto from controlling successfully.
Billingsly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savisto throws a big right hand that misses.
Savisto trying to control but Billingsly is working from the bottom.
Savisto tries to free his leg and advance position but Billingsly is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billingsly is trying to keep Savisto in close.
Savisto throwing strikes but missing.
Savisto wants to control from the top but Billingsly keeps moving.
Savisto pushes down on Billingsly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Billingsly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savisto.
Savisto working Billingsly over with strikes.
Savisto wants to take a breather but Billingsly is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savisto throwing shots but Billingsly is blocking nicely.
Savisto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Billingsly's head.
Billingsly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savisto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savisto lands strikes from half guard.
Savisto lands with a punch from half guard.
Savisto 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.
Savisto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savisto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Savisto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savisto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savisto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Billingsly has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Billingsly is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savisto connects with a nice short shot to Billingsly's temple.
Savisto is nestled in close to Billingsly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savisto throwing shots but Billingsly is blocking nicely.
Savisto trying to control the action but Billingsly is working from the bottom.
Billingsly tries to roll over but Savisto keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Savisto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big right from Billingsly misses.
Billingsly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savisto.
Billingsly throws an overhand right that lands on Savisto's shoulder, as Savisto tries to avoid the shot.
Savisto feints the counter takedown.
Savisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billingsly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Savisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billingsly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savisto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingsly staying out of range there.
Savisto forces Billingsly back against the cage and clinches.
Billingsly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billingsly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billingsly lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Billingsly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Billingsly lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savisto.
Savisto blocks an uppercut.
Savisto pulls Billingsly into guard.
Savisto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Billingsly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savisto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Billingsly defends it easily.
Billingsly stopping the sweep attempt from Savisto.
Savisto is looking to sweep but instead, Billingsly has passed into half guard.
Savisto is looking for a sweep. Billingsly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savisto trying to control from the bottom.
Savisto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billingsly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Savisto wants to control but Billingsly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savisto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savisto is looking to improve his position.
Savisto won't allow Billingsly to pass to mount.
Savisto is looking to improve his position.
Billingsly is trying to control the action in half guard but Savisto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savisto regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savisto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Billingsly uses it to pass to side control.
Billingsly controls the position.
Savisto is looking for a sweep.
Savisto looking for a sweep but Billingsly has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Billingsly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Savisto is working to get back to half guard.
Savisto is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billingsly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savisto is trying to escape the mount.
Billingsly controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savisto tries to reverse the position but Billingsly maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Billingsly dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Billingsly misses the shot to the body.
Billingsly throws out a loose jab but Savisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Billingsly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savisto.
Savisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Billingsly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Billingsly with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingsly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billingsly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billingsly swings for the body but Savisto moves out of range.
Billingsly throws out a loose jab but Savisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savisto throws the left hand but Billingsly avoids the punch easily.
Billingsly throwing a counter right hand but Savisto manages to avoid it.
Savisto tries to move into range but Billingsly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Billingsly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savisto moves into the clinch.
Savisto lands a shot to the body.
Billingsly working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Savisto - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savisto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Savisto looking to throw knees to the head but Billingsly is blocking nicely.
Savisto tries a knee to the head but Billingsly blocks it.
Billingsly misses with a body punch.
Savisto lands a left hand.
Billingsly misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savisto missing with knees to the body.
Savisto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Savisto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Billingsly uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billingsly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Savisto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billingsly is aware though and is defending well.
Billingsly stopping the sweep attempt from Savisto.
Savisto working for a triangle but Billingsly defends it easily.
Billingsly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savisto working a defensive guard but Billingsly manages to pass into side control anyway.
Savisto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Billingsly's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Savisto gets back to full guard.
Savisto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Billingsly won't allow Savisto to sweep him here.
Lasse Savisto has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savisto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Billingsly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savisto is one step ahead there.
Savisto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savisto preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savisto cracks Billingsly with a solid left hand.
Billingsly keeping moving, preventing Savisto from controlling successfully.
Savisto is working Billingsly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Savisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Savisto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Savisto!
Lasse Savisto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Korolev (ranked 889 p4p, 871 weight class) and Paavo Talvela (ranked 116 p4p, 114 weight class). Korolev comes to the cage accompanied by Holding Out For A Hero (EuroMash). Talvela has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Korolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paavo Talvela!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talvela misses with a body punch
and Talvela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talvela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Korolev counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Talvela misses the target.
Korolev thinks about countering with a body kick.
Talvela missing with a left hand there. Korolev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Talvela swings widly with a right hand
and Talvela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talvela throws a lazy uppercut
and Korolev counters with a nice leg kick.
Korolev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Talvela slips a straight right by Korolev.
Korolev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Talvela has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Talvela rushes Korolev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Korolev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Talvelas head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Talvela.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Talvela.
A head punch on the inside from Korolev fails to land.
Talvela lands a body punch.
Korolev has Talvela pushed against the cage.
Talvela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Korolev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Talvela is working Korolev over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talvela misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
I was talking to Korolev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Talvela swings wildly with an uppercut but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talvela lands a hook that snaps the head of Korolev backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Talvela creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Korolev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Talvela throws a head punch that misses.
Talvela's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Korolev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Talvela scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Talvela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korolev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev is trying to stall.
Talvela prevents a body shot from Korolev.
Korolev misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Korolev fails to land.
Korolev tries a body shot but Talvela blocks it.
Talvela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Talvela blocking some punches.
Korolev throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev throws a punch but it's blocked by Talvela.
Talvela lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Korolev or not.
Talvela is working Korolev over against the cage.
Korolev is breathing heavily.
Korolev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Talvela throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Korolevs head.
Talvela can't get the takedown.
Talvela pushes Korolev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Talvela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Korolev lands with a light punch inside.
Talvela blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Talvela scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Talvela.
Talvela blocking some punches.
Korolev stops a takedown attempt from Talvela.
Alexander Korolev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Talvela lands a shoulder strike.
Korolev misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
Talvela blocking some punches.
Talvela has clasped his hands together around Korolev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Korolev takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Talvela is looking to take a break and control but Korolev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Talvela lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talvela scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela working the ground and pound from side control.
Talvela wants to control but Korolev is keeping him busy.
Talvela scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Korolev to see if he's OK.
Korolev is trying to buck Talvela off.
Talvela taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korolev defending against the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korolev throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range.
Korolev cracks Talvela with a good jab.
Korolev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Talvela throws a shot from downtown. Korolev moves away and avoids it.
Korolev misses with a hook.
Korolev slips a jab from Talvela.
A quick step to the side and Korolev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talvela.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talvela throws a body punch but Korolev moves out of range.
Talvela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Korolev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Korolev throws a leg kick but Talvela checks it.
A shot to the body from Korolev misses
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Talvela with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Talvela misses.
Korolev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Talvela clinches.
Korolev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Korolev working aggressively here.
Korolev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Talvela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Talvela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Talvela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Talvela tries to throw a body punch but Korolev avoids it by throwing Talvela back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev misses with some punches.
Talvela lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Korolev on the inside.
Talvela blocks a body shot from Korolev.
Korolev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Talvela makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Talvela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talvela working aggressively here.
Talvela lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev misses with some punches.
Talvela blocks an uppercut.
Talvela lands with a short shot to the head.
Korolev tries to throw a body punch but Talvela avoids it by throwing Korolev back against the cage.
Talvela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Korolev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Korolev lands an uppercut.
Talvela working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Korolev tries to throw a body punch but Talvela avoids it by throwing Korolev back against the cage.
Korolev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Talvela fails to land.
Korolev prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Talvela creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Talvela scores with a nice short uppercut.
Talvela throws a punch but it's blocked by Korolev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Talvela creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Talvela fails to land.
A hook to the body from Korolev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talvela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Korolev lands with a short shot to the head.
Talvela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korolev lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Talvela.
Talvela wants a takedown but no success here.
Korolev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korolev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paavo Talvela seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Talvela misses with a hook from the clinch.
Talvela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Korolev tries to score with a low kick but Talvela moves his leg out of the way.
Talvela lands a nice shot that snaps Korolev's head back.
Talvela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korolev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Talvela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korolev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korolev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talvela looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Talvela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Korolev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Korolev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Korolev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Talvela's knee momentarily.
A jab from Talvela misses.
Korolev is looking to counter punch.
Talvela misses with a straight right.
Talvela throws a head kick but Korolev moves out of range.
Talvela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Talvela connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Korolev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Talvela.
Talvela connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Talvela motions for Korolev to come forward. Talvela throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Korolev checks it well.
Talvela moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korolev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Talvela.
Talvela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talvela.
Korolev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Korolev throws a low kick but Talvela avoids it.
Alexander Korolev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Korolev there.
Talvela throws a leg kick that is checked
and Korolev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander Korolev is winning the standup battle so far.
Talvela lands with a cross.
Talvela shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Korolev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Paavo Talvela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Korolev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Talvela is controlling him well.
Talvela is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Korolev has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korolev pushes Talvela away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Talvela gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Talvela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A big right from Korolev misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Korolev.
Korolev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Talvela.
Korolev slips under a jab.
Talvela throws a solid leg kick but Korolev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Talvela.
Talvela bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Korolev's head.
Talvela lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Talvela.
Talvela's corner calls for a 1-2. Talvela obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Korolev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Talvela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Korolev manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talvela tries a low kick but Korolev avoids it.
Korolev throwing a counter right hand but Talvela manages to avoid it.
Talvela walks forward, straight into a front kick from Korolev.
Talvela throws out a loose jab but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Korolev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Talvela swings widly with a right hand
and Korolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Talvela closes the distance and clinches.
Korolev misses with a punch on the inside.
Korolev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Talvela misses with a punch on the inside.
Talvela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korolev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Talvela backwards.
Korolev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Korolev has a couple of punches blocked by Talvela.
Korolev digs a right hand into Talvela's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Talvela's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Talvela.
Talvela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Talvela.
Korolev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korolev throws a good cross that connects.
Talvela fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexander Korolev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela tries to clinch but Korolev moves out of range.
Talvela looks to land a combination but Korolev avoids it well.
Talvela fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Korolev on the side of the head.
Talvela throws a hook but Korolev avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Talvela.
Talvela is looking to score with low kicks.
Korolev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab.
Talvela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Korolev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Talvela's hands.
Korolev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Talvela tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Talvela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korolev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korolev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Korolev scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talvela has closed the distance and engaged Korolev in a clinch.
Korolev misses with some punches.
Korolev misses with some punches.
Talvela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Talvela getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Talvela lands a really nice looking cross but Korolev seems unphased.
Talvela throws a head kick but Korolev moves out of range.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Talvela with the counter takedown but Korolev avoids it easily.
Talvela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Korolev's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Talvela, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korolev jabs Talvela to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Talvela clobbers Korolev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Korolev connects with a single shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Talvela scores with a crisp jab that stopped Korolev in his tracks.
Korolev thumps Talvela with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Talvela fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Korolev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korolev tries to work over Talvela's front leg with a kick but Talvela checks it.
Talvela listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Korolev walks into a jab.
Talvela cracks Korolev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Korolev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Korolev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Talvela's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Talvela misses with a hook
and Korolev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Talvela's knee momentarily.
Korolev lands with an uppercut that bounces Talvela off the cage and back into range.
Talvela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talvela throws a leg kick which misses Korolev's front leg but catches the back leg as Korolev tries to avoid it.
Talvela bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Korolev's head backwards.
Talvela scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Talvela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Talvela 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Talvela!
After winning the bout, Paavo Talvela thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 315 p4p, 623 weight class) and Senger Line (ranked 52 p4p, 90 weight class). Line has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Senger Line has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dick Niaz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Line circles away from the clinch attempt
and Line counters with a nice low kick that buckles Niaz's knee momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Niaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niaz.
Niaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Line smiles and moves away.
Niaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Line defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line cracks Niaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Niaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Niaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Niaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Line knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Niaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Line has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Niaz but great work by Line.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Line seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Niaz parries the strikes from Line easily there. Line is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Niaz to escape.
Niaz is trying to work for a sweep but Line has mounted him!
Line looking to finish Niaz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Niaz!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line avoids the attempt from Niaz to control.
Line is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Line.
Line tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz tries to lock up and control but Line gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz taking shots to the head.
Line tries to control but Niaz wriggling away.
Line controlling the position easily from mount.
Niaz tries to lock up and control but Line gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Niaz is looking to get to half guard.
Niaz is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line lands a big elbow.
Niaz tries to lock up and control but Line gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Line unloading with bombs!
Line looking to control but Niaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Line scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Niaz?
Line looking to control but Niaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Niaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Niaz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Niaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Niaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Line walks away with a smile on his face. Niaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Line misses with a low kick.
Niaz has his takedown stuffed
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Niaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Line manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Niaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niaz tries to clinch up but Line circles away and keeps his distance.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niaz shoots for a takedown but Line saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Line throws out a loose jab but Niaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz shoots in but Line avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Niaz fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Line gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Line looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
Line is looking to sweep but instead, Niaz has passed into half guard.
Niaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Line keeps working.
Niaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Line is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Line wants to control the action here but instead Niaz manages to pass to full mount!
Niaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Line is looking to escape.
Line is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line is still trying to improve position.
Niaz tries to control but Line wriggling away.
Line slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Senger Line has got the better of the ground game so far.
Niaz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Line defend it? Niaz steps over the head and cranks it - Line is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Niaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Dick Niaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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