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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarmo Puustinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray comes into a darkened arena with his song building. KO muzik kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarmo Puustinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Murray!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puustinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murray is looking to chop away at Puustinen's legs.
Murray lands the left hand.
Puustinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murray finds it's way round the side to connect with Puustinen's head.
Murray throws a series of punches but Puustinen moves out of range.
Lee Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puustinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Puustinen takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puustinen drops his hands momentarily and Murray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Puustinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murray throws a right hand that Puustinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Puustinen also avoids with ease.
Murray moves into range and clinches up with Puustinen.
Puustinen is trying to force a seperation but Murray has the dominant position.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Murray.
Puustinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puustinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray lands with a short shot to the head.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puustinen has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Murray pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puustinen.
A head punch on the inside from Murray fails to land.
Puustinen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Puustinen takes a shot to the head.
Murray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puustinen taking a breather.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puustinen stalling in the clinch.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murray avoiding damage.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
Murray has Puustinen pushed against the cage.
Puustinen can't break the clinch.
Puustinen tries for a takedown but Murray manages to get underhooks.
Puustinen has had enough of the clinch but Murray keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Puustinen looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarmo Puustinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puustinen trying to control the position but instead, Murray has worked for underhooks and has pushed Puustinen into the cage.
Puustinen is looking to break free of the clinch but Murray has double underhooks.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puustinen is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puustinen misses with the head strike.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puustinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puustinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray can't get the takedown.
Murray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.
Murray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Puustinens head.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Murray as the two fighters clinch.
Murray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puustinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Puustinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Murray lands a hook that snaps the head of Puustinen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray just leaning against Puustinen, taking a breather.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puustinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
A short uppercut from Murray.
Murray tries a body shot but Puustinen blocks it.
Puustinen is trying to drag Murray to the mat but Murray just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murray misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puustinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Murray won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puustinen being controlled against the cage.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murray scores with the left hand. Puustinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Puustinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murray takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murray lands with a straight right. Puustinen didn't see that one coming.
Murray scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Donk. Murray catches Puustinen right on the button with a cross.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Puustinen is just out of range.
Murray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Puustinen as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murray.
Murray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Murray misses.
Murray might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Murray finds it's way through Puustinen's defenses.
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puustinen.
Puustinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puustinen is rocked!
Murray lands a glancing blow to the side of Puustinen's head.
Murray thuds a left hand into Puustinen's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murray shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Murray showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puustinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Murray controlling the pace.
Murray is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Puustinen is just riding it out for now. Murray eventually gives up the hold.
Murray is working for a kimura but Puustinen is defending it quite comfortably.
Murray controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Puustinen to regain full guard.
Murray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murray wants to control from the top but Puustinen keeps moving.
Murray sitting in guard here, content to control.
Puustinen keeping full guard, as Murray tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murray sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Puustinen keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murray slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Murray lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Puustinen down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Puustinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Puustinen backs up against the cage.
Murray lands with a hook. Puustinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Puustinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray misses with a straight left.
Murray cracks Puustinen with an open hand slap.
Murray misses with a straight left.
Murray lands with a cross.
Puustinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puustinen under the eye.
Murray scores with a nice strike.
Murray drives through and clinches with Puustinen against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray.
Murray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murray wants to take the fight to the mat but Puustinen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Puustinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee Murray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murray stalling the fight.
Murray trying to control the position but instead, Puustinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murray into the cage.
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Puustinen's head.
Puustinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puustinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Puustinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puustinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Murray lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puustinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murray moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murray.
Puustinen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Murray is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Puustinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Murray wants to get back to full guard.
Puustinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Puustinen prevents Murray from improving his position.
Murray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puustinen pulls his head out easily.
Murray is not content to let Puustinen control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murray wants to control but Puustinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murray wants to get back to full guard.
Puustinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Puustinen is looking to take a break and control but Murray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puustinen lands strikes from half guard.
Murray is looking to improve his position.
Murray is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Puustinen throwing shots but Murray is blocking nicely.
Lee Murray has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray is looking to improve his position.
Puustinen wants to control but Murray is keeping him busy.
Murray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murray is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puustinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murray's head.
Murray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murray is pressing down on Puustinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puustinen trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Puustinen postures up.
Puustinen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Puustinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Puustinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Murray.
Puustinen throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puustinen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Puustinen slips the punch.
Puustinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murray dips to his left and cracks Puustinen with an uppercut!
Puustinen throws a right hand that Murray ducks under and follows up with a left that Murray also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Puustinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Puustinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Puustinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puustinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Murray scores with a jab to the head.
Murray scores with the left hand. Puustinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Murray swings for the body but Puustinen moves out of range.
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on Puustinen's shoulder, as Puustinen tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Murray.
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murray works Puustinen's body with a nice hook.
Murray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puustinen in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Puustinen loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Puustinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Puustinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Puustinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Puustinen misses with a double jab.
Murray scores with a takedown into Puustinen's guard.
Puustinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murray on the ground.
Puustinen controls Murray momentarily but Murray frees himself.
Murray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puustinen seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puustinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Murray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Puustinen's guard.
Murray keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Puustinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murray's back!
I really don't envy Murray right now.
Puustinen is not going to allow Murray to sit and survive in this position.
Puustinen is hanging on to Murray's back as he tries to escape.
Murray rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Murray is pressing down on Puustinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Puustinen won't allow Murray to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray is trying to control the position but Puustinen postures up.
Murray has his foot on Puustinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puustinen works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puustinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puustinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puustinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Murray is tightening it up a little... Puustinen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Puustinen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Puustinen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Murray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lee Murray!
Lee Murray is the new light heavyweight champion!
Lee Murray very nearly forgot to thank Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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