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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emil Costas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Frog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frog has chosen I Still Believe as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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178 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Costas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edgar Frog!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costas tries to clinch up.
Frog shoots in for a takedown but Costas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Costas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Frog misses with a wild combination.
A jab lands there for Costas.
Costas just misses with a punch to the body.
Frog connects with a body shot.
Frog gets a takedown into half guard.
Costas wants to improve his position but Frog is controlling well.
Frog is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Costas!
Costas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Frog tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Frog lands a heavy elbow.
Costas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frog dominating with strikes here.
Oh Costas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frog is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Costas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Costas is in a horrible position here. Frog smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Frog is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Costas goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Frog!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edgar Frog!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BJ Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jori Jujipallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jedi Mind Tricks - Death March. Jujipallo has chosen The Mean Kitty Song as his entrance music. BJ Belfort could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jori Jujipallo's chin.
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201 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, BJ Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jori Jujipallo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort takes the fight into the clinch.
Jujipallo tries to pull guard but Belfort holds him up against the cage and eventually Jujipallo drops back down to his feet.
Belfort lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jujipallo backwards.
Jujipallo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jujipallo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
BJ Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jori Jujipallo.
Belfort pushes Jujipallo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Belfort scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Belfort.
Stalling in the clinch from Belfort.
Belfort lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Belfort.
Belfort lands a nice uppercut.
Belfort lands a shot to the body.
Jujipallo looks gassed!
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!
Jujipallo tries to circle away but Belfort has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Belfort.
Jujipallo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belfort smiles and moves away.
Belfort rushes Jujipallo and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jujipallo tries to pull guard but Belfort won't allow it.
Belfort will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jujipallo up against the cage.
Jujipallo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belfort has him pressed against the cage.
Jujipallo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belfort smiles and moves away.
Belfort clinches up with Jujipallo and pushes him back against the cage.
Belfort lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Belfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jujipallo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belfort lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Belfort.
A right handed body shot lands from Belfort.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belfort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Belfort softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Belfort drops Jujipallo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jujipallo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jujipallo is rocked!
Belfort stalling against the cage.
Jujipallo is still on wobbly legs! Can Belfort finish him?
Belfort scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Belfort lands a body punch.
Jujipallo seems to have recovered his senses.
Belfort stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by BJ Belfort.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Belfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort lands with a hook. Jujipallo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Belfort getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Belfort keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belfort connects with a looping right hand.
Belfort throws a right hand that Jujipallo ducks under and follows up with a left that Jujipallo also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Jujipallo or perhaps it was just good defense by Belfort which made him look bad.
Belfort fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Belfort digs a good hook to Jujipallo's body.
Belfort throws a shot to the body.
BJ Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort stuns Jujipallo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Belfort's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Belfort duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Belfort dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belfort throws a right hand that Jujipallo ducks under and follows up with a left that Jujipallo also avoids with ease.
Belfort clinches up against the cage.
Belfort leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Belfort as the two fighters clinch.
Jujipallo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Belfort.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belfort.
Jujipallo tries to pull guard but Belfort holds him up against the cage and eventually Jujipallo drops back down to his feet.
Belfort lands an uppercut.
Jujipallo jumps guard but Belfort stands there with Jujipallo around his waist. Jujipallo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Belfort is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jujipallo can do to turn this around?
Belfort dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jujipallo is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Belfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jujipallos head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belfort creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jujipallo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
BJ Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jori Jujipallo.
Belfort leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Belfort as the two fighters clinch.
Jujipallo tries to pull guard but Belfort holds him up against the cage and eventually Jujipallo drops back down to his feet.
Belfort softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Belfort effectively controlling the action here.
Belfort gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jujipallo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belfort smiles and moves away.
BJ Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belfort lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
BJ Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belfort moves into the clinch.
Belfort scores with a shoulder strike.
Belfort works on Jujipallo's body with a couple of short punches.
Belfort lands with a left to the head.
Belfort lands with a right to the head.
BJ Belfort has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Belfort scores with a hook to the body.
Belfort works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Belfort stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Belfort scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belfort scores with a shot to the side of Jujipallo's head.
Belfort displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jujipallo up against the cage.
A short right from Belfort.
Jujipallo is trying to break the clinch but Belfort is controlling him.
Belfort stalling in the clinch.
Belfort lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Belfort.
Belfort lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Belfort lands a shoulder strike.
Belfort lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort lands a big right hand that drops Jujipallo! The killer instinct kicks in and Belfort finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Belfort!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Belfort!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Lecic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Juutalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juutalainen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Prodigy - Invaders Must Die. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Lecic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Juutalainen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecic tries to keep at a distance but Juutalainen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Juutalainen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lecic lands a good knee to the midsection. Juutalainen won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lecic.
Juutalainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lecic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lecic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Juutalainen up against the cage.
Lecic avoids the elbow strike from Juutalainen, against the cage.
Juutalainen misses with an elbow strike.
Lecic managing to block the knees to the body from Juutalainen.
Lecic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Juutalainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lecic is defending well for now.
Lecic is pushing Juutalainen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right handed body shot lands from Lecic.
Juutalainen is trying to trip Lecic. He has hold of a leg but Lecic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Juutalainen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Juutalainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Juutalainen throwing strikes from guard but Lecic blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutalainen throws a strike but Lecic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lecic works over Juutalainen with some ground and pound from guard.
Lecic trying to control the position from guard on top but Juutalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lecic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lecic lands a couple of elbows.
Lecic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lecic landing with the ground and pound.
Lecic connects with a couple of short punches.
Lecic cracks Juutalainen with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lecic connects with a couple of short punches.
Lecic cracks Juutalainen with a solid left hand.
Lecic is in close to Juutalainen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lecic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lecic lands a couple of digs.
Lecic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lecic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Juutalainen is rocked!
Lecic is stalling in the full guard.
Juutalainen is still in real trouble! Can Lecic finish him?
Lecic working some strikes from top position.
Juutalainen looks gassed!
Lecic is working Juutalainen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lecic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lecic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lecic is working Juutalainen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lecic gets to his feet and stands over Juutalainen, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Juutalainen felt that one! Lecic unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Juutalainen from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Lecic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gala Zar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Arkhipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vasiliy Arkhipov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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217 lbs
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219 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gala Zar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasiliy Arkhipov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arkhipov avoids the head kick by Zar.
Zar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arkhipov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arkhipov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arkhipov drops Zar with a beautiful combination! Zar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arkhipov is looking for the KO!
Zar is rocked!
It looks like Gala Zar has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arkhipov connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Zar out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasiliy Arkhipov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zaphod Beeblebrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beeblebrox comes to the cage accompanied by Unearth - One Step Away. Silva has chosen eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zaphod Beeblebrox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Beeblebrox shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Beeblebrox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beeblebrox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice straight punches there by Beeblebrox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beeblebrox.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Beeblebrox misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeblebrox misses with a two punch combination.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beeblebrox doesn't seem bothered though.
Beeblebrox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beeblebrox fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beeblebrox.
Silva throws a right hand that Beeblebrox ducks under and follows up with a left that Beeblebrox also avoids with ease.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Beeblebrox tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beeblebrox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva misses with a combination
and Beeblebrox counters with a straight right hand.
Beeblebrox misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva avoids the body shot from Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva misses with the combination.
Beeblebrox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Beeblebrox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Zaphod Beeblebrox has been cut.
Beeblebrox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beeblebrox scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Beeblebrox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beeblebrox circles away quickly and effectively.
Beeblebrox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beeblebrox misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox misses with a wild combination.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beeblebrox.
Silva throws a right hand that Beeblebrox ducks under and follows up with a left that Beeblebrox also avoids with ease.
Beeblebrox shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaphod Beeblebrox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beeblebrox circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beeblebrox misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Beeblebrox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zaphod Beeblebrox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zaphod Beeblebrox's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaphod Beeblebrox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beeblebrox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silva moves away from the strike by Beeblebrox.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beeblebrox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
An inside leg kick from Beeblebrox misses.
Silva moves forwards but Beeblebrox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beeblebrox counters with a stiff right hand.
Beeblebrox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Beeblebrox or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Beeblebrox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nate Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Beeblebrox.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Beeblebrox walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
Silva throws a head kick but Beeblebrox moves out of range.
Beeblebrox misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beeblebrox finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Beeblebrox throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Beeblebrox throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Beeblebrox misses.
Beeblebrox misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a body kick.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beeblebrox.
Silva throws a series of punches but Beeblebrox avoids them all with ease.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox slips under a jab from Silva.
A right-left combo lands from Beeblebrox.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Beeblebrox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Beeblebrox or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaphod Beeblebrox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva leaves Beeblebrox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beeblebrox looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva takes a swing at Beeblebrox's ribcage but misses.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva is looking to slow Beeblebrox down with leg kicks.
Zaphod Beeblebrox is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox misses with a looping left.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beeblebrox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beeblebrox manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Beeblebrox lands a lovely overhand right.
Beeblebrox misses with a wild combination.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox throws a combination that misses
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaphod Beeblebrox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zaphod Beeblebrox's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Beeblebrox walks forward, straight into a front kick from Silva.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beeblebrox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beeblebrox throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beeblebrox fails to land the takedown.
Beeblebrox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Beeblebrox avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beeblebrox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beeblebrox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva moves forwards but Beeblebrox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Beeblebrox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Beeblebrox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beeblebrox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Beeblebrox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
A big left from Beeblebrox misses.
Beeblebrox misses with the combination.
Beeblebrox misses with a body shot.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beeblebrox throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Silva slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beeblebrox avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Beeblebrox will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beeblebrox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaphod Beeblebrox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beeblebrox looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Beeblebrox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva looks to land a combination but Beeblebrox avoids it well.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Beeblebrox moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Beeblebrox.
Zaphod Beeblebrox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva blocks a jab.
Beeblebrox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nate Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beeblebrox misses with a double jab
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nate Silva.
Well Beeblebrox has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zaphod Beeblebrox!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between He Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Bensing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, He Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Bensing!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Donk. Man catches Bensing right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Johan Bensing has been cut.
A combination from Man does no damage.
Bensing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bensing wants to clinch.
Bensing takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bensing tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bensing looks for a takedown but Man sprawls well.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man scores with a kick to the body.
Bensing looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a combination. Bensing tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Bensing moves out of range easily.
Man sends Bensing crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Man is motioning to the referee to let Bensing up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That has opened up Johan Bensing's cut even more.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Man knocks Bensing out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). He Man!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wiley Abu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mocha Latte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Latte's choice of entrance music: Vauvan teko homma. Mocha Latte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wiley Abu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mocha Latte!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Latte is trying to defend but Abu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Abu moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abu wants to control but Latte is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latte can't do much from the bottom here.
Latte prevents Abu from improving position.
Abu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Latte rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Abu's guard! Nice work there by Latte!
Latte trying to control the position from guard on top but Abu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Abu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Latte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Latte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abu controls Latte momentarily but Latte frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Latte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Latte decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Latte not doing much here.
Abu trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latte wants to take a breather but Abu is having none of it.
Abu controlling the position well.
Abu is trying to get back to full guard.
Abu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Latte prevents Abu from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Abu wants to control but Latte is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Latte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Abu.
Abu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Latte rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Abu's guard! Nice work there by Latte!
Abu trying to keep a closed guard but Latte is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Latte trying to control the position from guard on top but Abu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Latte drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Abu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Latte has Abu in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiley Abu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Abu slips a straight right by Latte.
Latte misses with a body shot.
A big left from Abu misses.
Abu misses with a takedown attempt
and Latte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Latte.
Abu looks to clinch
and Latte counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Abu!
Latte can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abu is looking to escape.
Latte prevents Abu from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Latte wants to pass to mount but Abu is defending the position.
Latte is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Abu is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mocha Latte!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Machiavelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volk Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machiavelli's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, August Burns Red - "11th Hour". Volk Khan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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162 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Augustus Machiavelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volk Khan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machiavelli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machiavelli misses with a looping left.
Machiavelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machiavelli misses with a two punch combination.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machiavelli.
Machiavelli is looking to chop away at Khan's legs.
Khan takes a swing at Machiavelli's ribcage but misses.
Machiavelli misses with a straight right.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machiavelli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khan somewhat.
Khan fails to land the takedown.
Augustus Machiavelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volk Khan.
Khan slips under a jab from Machiavelli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiavelli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machiavelli wants it to stay on the feet.
Machiavelli throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machiavelli checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Machiavelli misses.
Machiavelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machiavelli misses with an uppercut.
Khan shoots for a takedown but Machiavelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machiavelli lands a body shot.
Khan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machiavelli.
Machiavelli throws a looping overhand right but Khan ducks down to avoid it.
Machiavelli throws a leg kick
and Khan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Machiavelli's guard now.
Machiavelli wants to stand but Khan is controlling the position.
Machiavelli working a defensive guard but Khan passes into half guard.
Machiavelli wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machiavelli is looking to improve his position.
Machiavelli won't allow Khan to pass to mount.
Machiavelli moves into full guard.
Machiavelli can't keep his opponent in guard - Khan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Machiavelli wants to get back to his feet.
Khan is working for a kimura but Machiavelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Machiavelli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machiavelli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khan prevents Machiavelli from standing back up.
Khan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machiavelli defends it well.
Khan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Machiavelli wants to improve his position but Khan is controlling well.
Machiavelli is trying to stand back up but Khan is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machiavelli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Machiavelli.
Machiavelli throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machiavelli's waist but Machiavelli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khan off to one side.
Some bone on bone action there as Khan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machiavelli throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machiavelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khan fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Machiavelli misses its intended target.
Machiavelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Machiavelli.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Machiavelli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machiavelli.
Machiavelli throws a combination that misses
and Khan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Machiavelli tries to kick Khan off but Khan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Khan is looking to advance position but Machiavelli won't allow it.
Machiavelli trying to control but Khan postures up.
Khan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khan is working for a submission of some sort.
Khan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Machiavelli!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan avoids the attempt from Machiavelli to control.
Khan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Machiavelli manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Machiavelli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Khan is trying to get an arm triangle but Machiavelli is defending well.
Khan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Machiavelli tries to bench press Khan off him but Khan keeps the position.
Khan prevents Machiavelli from escaping the position.
Khan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machiavelli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Khan is breathing heavily.
Machiavelli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Khan's best efforts.
Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Machiavelli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machiavelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is working for a submission of some sort.
Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machiavelli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machiavelli pushes Khan off and gets back to his feet.
Khan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Khan showed some decent athleticism there.
Machiavelli trying to hold on to Khan's head to control him but Khan postures up.
Machiavelli wants to improve his position but Khan is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiavelli wants to control but Khan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Khan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khan stops Machiavelli from getting back to his feet.
Khan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khan is looking to advance position but Machiavelli won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volk Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machiavelli.
Machiavelli misses with a looping right.
Khan slips under a jab.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machiavelli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machiavelli throws a good cross that connects.
Machiavelli throws a low kick but Khan avoids it.
Machiavelli throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machiavelli swinging wilding here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Machiavelli.
Khan slips a jab from Machiavelli.
Machiavelli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machiavelli wants it to stay on the feet.
Khan gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiavelli wants to improve his position but Khan is controlling well.
Khan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Machiavelli!
Machiavelli regains half guard.
Khan prevents Machiavelli from improving his position.
Khan wants to pass to mount but Machiavelli is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan moves into full mount! Machiavelli won't be happy about that!
Khan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Machiavelli is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Machiavelli and Khan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machiavelli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machiavelli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Machiavelli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Khan's best efforts.
Machiavelli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machiavelli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan won't allow Machiavelli to sweep him here.
Khan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khan prevents Machiavelli from getting back to his feet.
Khan looking to pass the guard.
Khan won't allow Machiavelli to sweep him here.
Khan pushes down on Machiavelli's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Volk Khan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machiavelli is defending against the submission attempts here by Khan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khan prevents Machiavelli from improving his position.
Khan wants to pass to mount but Machiavelli is defending the position.
Khan is looking for a kimura but Machiavelli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khan to get the leverage.
Machiavelli wants to control but Khan is keeping busy.
Khan stops Machiavelli from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Volk Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khan 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volk Khan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gendun Metohkangmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down - Vicinity Of Obscenity!. Metohkangmi has chosen Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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283 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gendun Metohkangmi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metohkangmi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Metohkangmi moves out of range as Fredriksson strikes.
A combination from Fredriksson does no damage.
Fredriksson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metohkangmi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fredriksson.
Steven Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Metohkangmi's waist but Metohkangmi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fredriksson off to one side.
Metohkangmi misses with a straight right.
Metohkangmi clinches.
Fredriksson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metohkangmi backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Metohkangmi.
Fredriksson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metohkangmi is looking to control Fredriksson's arms but Fredriksson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Metohkangmi has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Fredriksson.
Metohkangmi lands an elbow inside that Fredriksson shrugs off.
It looks like Steven Fredriksson has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fredriksson.
Metohkangmi lands a damaging elbow.
Metohkangmi slowing the pace effectively.
Fredriksson throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metohkangmi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Metohkangmi lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Metohkangmi.
Nice elbow from Metohkangmi.
Metohkangmi missing with knees to the body.
Fredriksson struggles to land a body shot inside as Metohkangmi controls his hands.
Metohkangmi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fredriksson avoids it.
Metohkangmi tries to throw a body punch but Fredriksson avoids it by throwing Metohkangmi back against the cage.
Metohkangmi landing knees to the body.
Metohkangmi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Metohkangmi lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Metohkangmi.
Metohkangmi lands a knee to the body.
Metohkangmi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fredriksson avoids it.
Metohkangmi missing with knees to the body.
Metohkangmi controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Metohkangmi as Fredriksson tries to tie him up.
Metohkangmi working Fredriksson over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Metohkangmi.
Metohkangmi scores with a hook to the body.
Metohkangmi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fredriksson.
Metohkangmi scores with a hook to the body.
Metohkangmi slows down the pace here.
Fredriksson managing to block the knees to the body from Metohkangmi.
Metohkangmi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Metohkangmi slowing the pace effectively.
Fredriksson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Metohkangmi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gendun Metohkangmi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Metohkangmi.
Metohkangmi thuds his shin into the meat of Fredriksson's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metohkangmi misses the body punch
and Fredriksson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Metohkangmi thinking.
Fredriksson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Metohkangmi misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Fredriksson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Fredriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metohkangmi doesn't manage to clinch there - Fredriksson circles away.
Fredriksson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metohkangmi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Metohkangmi tries to close the distance and clinch but Fredriksson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metohkangmi scores with a hook.
Metohkangmi defending well as Fredriksson loads up on a big left hand.
Metohkangmi swings for the body but Fredriksson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metohkangmi throws a leg kick which misses Fredriksson's front leg but catches the back leg as Fredriksson tries to avoid it.
Fredriksson lands a jab to Metohkangmi's midsection.
Metohkangmi clinches up against the cage.
Metohkangmi tries to land a knee to the head but Fredriksson blocks with his arms.
Fredriksson tries a body shot but Metohkangmi blocks it.
Fredriksson managing to block the knees to the body from Metohkangmi.
Fredriksson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Metohkangmi backwards.
Fredriksson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metohkangmi tries a body shot but Fredriksson blocks it.
Fredriksson avoiding damage as Metohkangmi throws knees to the body.
Metohkangmi taking a breather.
Fredriksson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Metohkangmi lands with a right to the head.
Metohkangmi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Fredriksson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fredriksson lands a hook that snaps the head of Metohkangmi backwards.
Fredriksson has picked Metohkangmi up - he's going for a ride! Fredriksson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fredriksson winds up and cracks Metohkangmi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Metohkangmi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Metohkangmi wants to improve his position but Fredriksson is controlling well.
Metohkangmi is staying active underneath Fredriksson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson uses his free foot to push down on Metohkangmi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Metohkangmi.
Metohkangmi wants to control but Fredriksson is having none of it.
Metohkangmi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Metohkangmi wants to improve his position but Fredriksson is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Fredriksson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Fredriksson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Metohkangmi tries to roll over but Fredriksson keeps him under control.
Fredriksson uses his free foot to push down on Metohkangmi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Metohkangmi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metohkangmi is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gendun Metohkangmi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Fredriksson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fredriksson misses with a takedown attempt - Metohkangmi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Fredriksson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fredriksson.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Metohkangmi is just out of range.
Metohkangmi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fredriksson lands a body shot.
Fredriksson cracks a nice hook into Metohkangmi's ribs.
Metohkangmi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metohkangmi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fredriksson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fredriksson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Metohkangmi is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredriksson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Metohkangmi takes one to the chin there.
Fredriksson throws an overhand right that drops Metohkangmi like a sack of potatoes! Fredriksson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Fredriksson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sky Scrape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercury comes into the arena with Queen - Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy blaring out of the sound system. Scrape has chosen Jark Prongo - Movin through your system as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
215 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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20
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Mercury!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sky Scrape!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercury checks a low kick from Scrape.
Scrape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sky Scrape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercury throws a body punch but Scrape moves out of range.
Scrape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercury was well out of range. Poor timing from Scrape.
Mercury throws a shot from downtown. Scrape moves away and avoids it.
Mercury swings for the body but Scrape moves out of range.
Scrape loads up on a big right hand but Mercury slips the punch.
Scrape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercury uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrape.
Scrape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercury throws out the jab.
Mercury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mercury throws a jab when Scrape was well out of range.
A jab from Mercury misses.
Scrape uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercury.
Scrape lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury scores with a nice strike.
Scrape misses with an uppercut. Mercury saw that one coming.
Mercury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scrape.
Scrape is looking to clinch but Mercury is avoiding it.
Mercury moves out of range as Scrape strikes.
Scrape looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scrape jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scrape scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scrape thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scrape misses with a wild combination.
Mercury staying out of range there.
Scrape uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scrape, as that shot connected.
Nice shot lands for Mercury.
Mercury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scrape.
Scrape misses with a hook to the body
and Mercury counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scrape thinking.
Scrape thows a body shot but no joy.
Scrape throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercury.
Scrape throws a right and a left that Mercury avoids nicely.
Scrape throws a leg kick but Mercury sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Scrape.
Mercury misses with a shot to the body
and Scrape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercury ducks under a wild hook from Scrape.
Scrape keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercury.
No joy there for Mercury, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scrape, as that shot connected.
Mercury lands a nice shot to the body.
Mercury lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mercury listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mercury fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mercury misses with an uppercut. Scrape saw that one coming.
Mercury misses with a wild body shot.
Scrape missing with a left hand there. Mercury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scrape misses with an uppercut. Mercury saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Scrape lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mercury doesn't seem phased though.
Mercury moves out of range of the strikes.
Scrape misses with a double jab
and Mercury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrape misses with a body shot
and Mercury counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mercury moves out of range as Scrape strikes.
Scrape throws a leg kick
and Scrape takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercury scores with a jab. Scrape acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mercury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scrape sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mercury slips under a jab from Scrape.
Mercury lands the left hand.
Scrape throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mercury counters with a right hand to the body.
Mercury blocks a jab.
Mercury walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercury defending well as Scrape loads up on a big left hand.
Scrape loads up on a big right hand but Mercury slips the punch.
Mercury takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sky Scrape dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mercury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scrape.
It looks like Eddie Mercury has been cut.
Mercury lands a nice hook to Scrape's body. Scrape takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scrape closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mercury counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scrape thinking.
Scrape falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mercury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scrape cracks Mercury with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mercury dips to his left and cracks Scrape with an uppercut!
Scrape ducks under a wild hook from Mercury.
Sky Scrape is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercury uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrape.
Mercury throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scrape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scrape scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrape on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sky Scrape seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scrape attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mercury avoids the head kick by Scrape.
Mercury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Scrape misses.
Scrape defending well as Mercury loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Scrape misses
and Scrape takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scrape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mercury.
Scrape lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Scrape misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mercury counters with a series of strikes. Scrape will be more careful next time no doubt.
Scrape throws a jab when Mercury was well out of range.
Mercury on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury keeps the fight on the outside.
Scrape falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Mercury counter with a right hand.
Scrape throws a shot from downtown. Mercury moves away and avoids it.
Scrape throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mercury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercury misses with an uppercut. Scrape saw that one coming.
Scrape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scrape misses with a hook to the body
and Mercury counters with a left and a right that stings Scrape.
Mercury with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scrape.
Scrape throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mercury counters with a stiff right hand.
Mercury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scrape.
Mercury lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scrape at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrape thows a body shot but no joy.
Mercury thows a body shot but no joy.
Scrape throws a shot from downtown. Mercury moves away and avoids it.
Mercury misses with a series of wild punches.
Scrape slips a straight right by Mercury.
Scrape misses with a hook. Mercury ducked under it nicely.
Mercury connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scrape jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mercury takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scrape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scrape lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scrape.
Scrape throws a hook but Mercury avoids it easily.
Mercury lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mercury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercury cracks Scrape with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mercury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scrape moves away.
Scrape looks to land a combination but Mercury avoids it well.
Mercury takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mercury misses with an uppercut. Scrape saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Mercury misses its intended target.
Scrape tests Mercury's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Mercury misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Mercury will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Mercury's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mercury lands a with a good body shot.
Scrape misses with a combination
and Mercury counters with a nice uppercut.
Mercury misses with an uppercut.
Mercury moves out of range as Scrape strikes.
Scrape misses with a hook.
A combination from Scrape does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Scrape misses the target.
Scrape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercury.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercury sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scrape misses with a wild combination.
Scrape throws a combination that misses
and Mercury counters with a left and a right that stings Scrape.
Mercury throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrape keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercury.
Mercury blocks a leg kick.
Mercury has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scrape finds it's way round the side to connect with Mercury's head.
Scrape throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mercury makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Scrape misses with a straight left.
Scrape has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mercury slips a jab from Scrape.
Scrape swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Mercury to counter with a crisp jab.
Scrape lands a two punch combo.
Scrape throws a combination that misses
and Mercury counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scrape thinking.
Scrape takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scrape slips a jab and a cross from Mercury.
Scrape throws out a loose jab but Mercury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury moves away from the strike by Scrape.
Scrape thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scrape slips a jab and a cross from Mercury.
Scrape throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mercury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scrape throws a leg kick but Mercury sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scrape scores with a nice strike.
Scrape throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercury counters with a stiff right hand.
Scrape connects with a single shot there.
Scrape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercury was well out of range. Poor timing from Scrape.
Scrape lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercury digs a good body shot into Scrape's ribs.
Scrape takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury lands a right hook to the body.
Scrape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercury misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Scrape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercury scores with a jab. Scrape acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A lazy left from Scrape finds it's target.
Mercury defending well as Scrape loads up on a big left hand.
Scrape looks to land a right hand but Mercury moved out of range.
Mercury uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrape.
Scrape connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Mercury misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercury scores with a decent looking hook.
Mercury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mercury moves away from the strike by Scrape.
A jab from Scrape finds it's way through Mercury's defenses.
Scrape staying out of range there.
Scrape tries a low kick but Mercury avoids it.
Scrape misses the body punch
and Mercury counters with a three punch combo that has Scrape backing up. Scrape nods at Mercury to acknowledge the strikes.
Mercury looks to land a right hand but Scrape moved out of range.
Scrape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scrape swinging wilding here.
Mercury slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Eddie Mercury did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Eddie Mercury's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mercury lands a slapping body shot.
Mercury connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scrape swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mercury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scrape scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Scrape lands with an uppercut that bounces Mercury off the cage and back into rage.
Scrape will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scrape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Mercury misses.
Scrape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercury throws a jab but it's blocked by Scrape.
Scrape scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrape misses with a looping left.
Scrape lands a jab to Mercury's midsection.
Scrape swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mercury counters with a left to the body.
Scrape fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mercury looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mercury connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scrape uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercury.
Mercury scores with a shot to the body.
Scrape misses with a few strikes there.
Scrape slips a straight right by Mercury.
Good exchange - Scrape coming out on top.
Scrape tries to bum rush Mercury with a series of wild strikes but Mercury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrape looks to throw the jab but Mercury is out of range.
Scrape lands a body shot.
Scrape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercury keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scrape misses with a double jab
and Mercury counters with a straight right hand.
Scrape is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Scrape tries to clinch there but Mercury circles away.
A swing and a miss from Mercury.
Scrape throws a shot from downtown. Mercury moves away and avoids it.
Mercury misses the shot to the body.
Mercury thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Scrape misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury moves away from the strike by Scrape.
Scrape swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mercury counters with a stiff right hand.
Scrape throws a big shot that misses.
Scrape throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercury.
Nice uppercut there from Mercury.
Scrape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercury sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scrape tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercury swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mercury misses with a wild body shot.
Scrape just misses with a punch to the body.
Scrape misses with a looping left.
Mercury slips a jab from Scrape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Scrape jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scrape lands with an overhand left.
Scrape looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercury is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Scrape 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mercury waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scrape.
Scrape misses with a body shot
and Mercury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scrape looks to land a left hand but Mercury moved out of range nicely.
Mercury throws a hook but Scrape avoids it easily.
Scrape throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercury counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mercury defending well as Scrape loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Eddie Mercury will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Mercury's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mercury throws a looping overhand right but Scrape ducks down to avoid it.
Mercury works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scrape closes the distance and pushes Mercury back into the cage.
Mercury manages to break the clinch.
Scrape swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scrape throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercury.
Scrape throws a sloppy body shot
letting Mercury counter with a right hand.
Mercury takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scrape swings for the body but Mercury moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Scrape misses the target.
Scrape misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mercury to counter with a crisp jab.
Mercury fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scrape is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Scrape ducks under a wild hook from Mercury.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury ducks right into an uppercut from Scrape.
Mercury loads up on a big right hand but Scrape slips the punch.
Scrape takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scrape avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scrape lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Mercury misses.
Scrape throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mercury counters with a left to the body.
Mercury blocks a jab.
Scrape moves out of range as Mercury strikes.
Mercury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mercury misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scrape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercury takes a jab right on the kisser.
Scrape throws a combination that misses
and Mercury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scrape thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scrape looks to throw the jab but Mercury is out of range.
Mercury slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scrape misses with a double jab
and Mercury counters with a stiff right hand.
Mercury looks to land a right hand but Scrape moved out of range.
Scrape looks to clinch
and Mercury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrape misses with a body shot.
Scrape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mercury throws an overhand right that lands on Scrape's shoulder, as Scrape tries to avoid the shot.
Scrape stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mercury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scrape was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercury.
Scrape scores with a nice right hand.
Scrape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercury.
Scrape missing with a left hand there. Mercury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scrape fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercury manages to avoid it.
Eddie Mercury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scrape misses with a hook.
Mercury wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sky Scrape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scrape rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mercury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scrape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scrape misses with a shot to the body
and Scrape takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercury misses with a looping right.
Scrape blocks a jab.
Mercury misses with a two punch combination.
Mercury throws a hook but Scrape blocks it.
Scrape cracks Mercury with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scrape slips a straight right by Mercury.
Scrape moves away from the strike by Mercury.
Scrape misses with a looping right.
Mercury looks to land a right hand but Scrape moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Mercury showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mercury has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sky Scrape!
Sky Scrape is the new light heavyweight champion!
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