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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paolo gold chin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Stride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paolo gold chin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jasper Stride!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gold chin avoids a punch combination nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as gold chin checks a leg kick.
gold chin looks to land a right hand but Stride moved out of range.
Stride steps to the side to avoid the strikes from gold chin.
A jab from gold chin misses.
gold chin lands a big head kick that sends Stride tumbling to the mat! gold chin takes a step backwards and waves Stride back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stride is rocked!
Stride tries to work over gold chin's front leg with a kick but gold chin checks it.
Stride is still on wobbly legs! Can gold chin finish him?
A low kick from Stride is predictable there
and gold chin counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paolo gold chin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tadashi Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Worcester Sauce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tadashi Masaru has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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166 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tadashi Masaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Worcester Sauce!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauce shoots in looking for a takedown but Masaru manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sauce's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Masaru throws a body punch but Sauce moves out of range.
Worcester Sauce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sauce misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masaru keeps the fight on the outside.
Sauce throws a head kick but Masaru moves out of range.
Sauce wants to clinch.
Sauce lands a nice looking body kick.
Sauce takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Masaru lands a left and a right that send Sauce crashing to the mat, dazed. Masaru thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sauce is rocked!
It looks like Worcester Sauce has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masaru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sauce.
Sauce is still on wobbly legs! Can Masaru finish him?
Sauce throws a sloppy head kick and Masaru moves out of range easily.
Sauce leaves his chin hanging out and Masaru seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Sauce crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tadashi Masaru!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Baller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chauncey Peppertooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baller comes to the cage accompanied by Heey, let`s swing the 13. 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 Chauncey Peppertooth was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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275 lbs
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257 lbs
17 - 14 - 1 |
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Baller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Chauncey Peppertooth!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peppertooth avoids the body shot from Baller.
Peppertooth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baller.
Baller throws a head kick but Peppertooth moves out of range.
Peppertooth throws a looping overhand right but Baller ducks down to avoid it.
Baller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peppertooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baller is trying to control the position but Peppertooth postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peppertooth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peppertooth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppertooth thows a big elbow that misses.
Baller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peppertooth's guard.
Baller trying to control the position from guard on top but Peppertooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peppertooth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baller throws and elbow that misses. Peppertooth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baller's guard. Nice move by Peppertooth!
Peppertooth has gone for a leg lock! Baller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peppertooth's guard.
Peppertooth lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baller!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppertooth thowing shots but they're missing.
Peppertooth unloads with some shots from mount but Baller bucks and avoids them well.
Peppertooth throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Peppertooth punching from mount but Baller doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Baller avoids a strike by Peppertooth and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Peppertooth's guard! Fantastic escape!
Baller trying to control but Peppertooth is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peppertooth is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppertooth pushing down on Baller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peppertooth is nestled in close to Baller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Peppertooth throwing shots but Baller is blocking nicely.
Baller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peppertooth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Peppertooth throwing shots but Baller is blocking nicely.
Peppertooth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Baller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peppertooth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peppertooth's back!
Peppertooth looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baller lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Baller working for a choke but Peppertooth is defending well.
Peppertooth wants to control his opponent's hands but Baller gets his hands free.
Peppertooth rolls, trying to escape but Baller keeps control of the position.
Baller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peppertooth wants to control his opponent's hands but Baller gets his hands free.
Peppertooth is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chauncey Peppertooth dominated that round.
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.
Baller throws a hook but Peppertooth avoids it easily.
Peppertooth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Peppertooth counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Peppertooth looking for a submission but Baller manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Peppertooth tries to free his leg and advance position but Baller is retaining full guard.
Peppertooth throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppertooth looking to pass the guard.
Baller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peppertooth manages to get himself to full guard.
Baller sitting in guard here, content to control.
Peppertooth trying to control the position.
Baller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baller trying to control but Peppertooth is working from the bottom.
Baller is really struggling to control Peppertooth but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Peppertooth is trying to keep Baller in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Baller.
Peppertooth throws a body punch but Baller moves out of range.
Baller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Peppertooth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Peppertooth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppertooth trying to control the position from guard on top but Baller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peppertooth stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Baller throws up his legs and catches Peppertooth in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Peppertooth tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Baller! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul Baller!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georg Hullenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hullenberger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. America kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Georg Hullenberger is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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213 lbs
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224 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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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 Helsinki, Eddie Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georg Hullenberger!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Brock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Brock. Beautiful body shot.
Brock shoots in and bounces Hullenberger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hullenberger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brock shoots in but Hullenberger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock shoots for a double leg takedown but Hullenberger sprawls well. He's pushed Brock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hullenberger sprawls well. Hullenberger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brock gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Brock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hullenberger tries to land a front kick but Brock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hullenberger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brock.
Georg Hullenberger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock darts in trying to clinch
and Hullenberger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hullenberger. Brock shrugs it off though.
Brock looks to clinch
and Hullenberger counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brock misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hullenberger throws a wild body kick that Brock sees coming a mile off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hullenberger.
Brock rushes Hullenberger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hullenberger is pushing Brock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Brock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brock.
Nice body kick there by Hullenberger.
Brock lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hullenberger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brock is looking to clinch.
Brock wants to clinch but Hullenberger slips to the side
and Hullenberger counters with a head kick. That will keep Brock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock throws a hook but Hullenberger avoids it easily.
Hullenberger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hullenberger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hullenberger throws a sloppy head kick and Brock moves out of range easily.
Brock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brock darts in trying to clinch
and Hullenberger counters with a thumping low kick.
Hullenberger throws a leg kick but Brock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brock closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hullenberger to the mat! Hullenberger manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hullenberger keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
Brock won't allow Hullenberger to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brock trying to control but Hullenberger is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hullenberger wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brock manages to pass to side control.
Brock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
Brock is stalling here. Hullenberger is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brock seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hullenberger has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brock throws Hullenberger to one side and escapes!
Brock works Hullenberger's body with a nice hook.
Hullenberger looks gassed!
Hullenberger avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hullenberger as he avoids it easily.
Brock throws a body punch but Hullenberger moves out of range.
Hullenberger throws a push kick but Brock slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Brock 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.
Brock moves to clinch but Hullenberger breaks away
and Hullenberger counters with a leg kick.
Hullenberger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hullenberger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Hullenberger.
Brock misses with a combination
and Hullenberger counters with a low kick, right behind Brock 's knee.
Hullenberger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brock to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brock trying to control but Hullenberger is working from the bottom.
Brock looking to sit in guard and control but Hullenberger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hullenberger passes into half guard.
Hullenberger is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brock wants to improve his position but Hullenberger is controlling well.
Hullenberger wants to advance to full mount but Brock doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Brock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hullenberger stays in close to Brock's body and controls the position.
Brock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hullenberger has passed into side control.
Brock is looking to reverse the position.
Brock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brock is working hard here to advance position.
Hullenberger decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hullenberger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Hullenberger tenderised Brock's leg. Brock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hullenberger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hullenberger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Hullenberger as Brock shoots in.
Hullenberger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brock is out of range.
Hullenberger is looking to score with low kicks.
Brock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hullenberger misses with a head kick.
Brock dives in and scores a takedown into Hullenberger's guard.
Brock won't allow Hullenberger to get back to his feet.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Hullenberger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock stops Hullenberger from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georg Hullenberger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brock clinches with his opponent.
Hullenberger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brock.
Brock managing to block the knees to the body from Hullenberger.
Brock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hullenberger has him pressed against the cage.
Brock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hullenberger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brock blocks it with crossed arms.
Hullenberger lands a knee to the body.
Brock looking for a takedown.
Brock is trying to break free.
Hullenberger trying to land knees to the body.
Hullenberger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brock is defending well for now.
Brock avoiding damage as Hullenberger throws knees to the body.
Brock pushes Hullenberger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brock avoiding damage as Hullenberger throws knees to the body.
Hullenberger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brock avoids it.
Hullenberger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hullenberger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brock breaks from the clinch.
Brock closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hullenberger did well to prevent Brock getting side control.
Hullenberger is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brock keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hullenberger is still in real trouble! Can Brock finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock stands up and beckons Hullenberger to join him on the feet.
Brock takes the fight into the clinch.
Brock gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hullenberger seems to have recovered his senses.
Brock decides to stand and escape the position.
Brock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Hullenberger.
Georg Hullenberger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hullenberger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brock tries to clinch but Hullenberger moves out of range.
Hullenberger lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hullenberger.
Hullenberger tries to work over Brock's front leg with a kick but Brock checks it.
Hullenberger misses with a low kick.
Brock closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hullenberger is trying to control Brock's posture but Brock avoids it.
Brock swings around for an armbar but Hullenberger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brock's guard.
Brock has his feet on Hullenberger's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hullenberger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brock scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brock goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hullenberger is on top in guard.
Brock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hullenberger defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hullenberger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hullenberger is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hullenberger trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hullenberger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Brock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Brock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Pavlyuchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlad Kalashnikov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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258 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlad Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksander Pavlyuchenko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlyuchenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalashnikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pavlyuchenko fails with the takedown
and Kalashnikov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pavlyuchenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vlad Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Pavlyuchenko.
A right hand to the body from Kalashnikov.
Pavlyuchenko looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Kalashnikov.
It looks like Aleksander Pavlyuchenko has been cut.
Kalashnikov has Pavlyuchenko pressed against the cage.
Kalashnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pavlyuchenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov lands a knee to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pavlyuchenko won't want to take too many of those.
Kalashnikov landing knees to the body.
Kalashnikov connects with a knee to the head.
Kalashnikov landing knees to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a knee to the body.
Kalashnikov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pavlyuchenko.
Kalashnikov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pavlyuchenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov working Pavlyuchenko over with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Kalashnikov to work.
Pavlyuchenko is trying to drag Kalashnikov to the mat but Kalashnikov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pavlyuchenko or not.
Kalashnikov stalling the fight.
Pavlyuchenko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kalashnikov lands a nice elbow.
Kalashnikov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kalashnikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pavlyuchenko won't want to take too many of those.
Kalashnikov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalashnikov with a knee to the head.
Kalashnikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pavlyuchenko won't want to take too many of those.
Pavlyuchenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pavlyuchenko tries to pull guard but Kalashnikov won't allow it.
Kalashnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pavlyuchenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pavlyuchenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kalashnikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kalashnikov working Pavlyuchenko over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Kalashnikov.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalashnikov.
Come on Kalashnikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pavlyuchenko managing to block the knees to the body from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov lands a knee to the body.
Pavlyuchenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kalashnikov prevents it.
Kalashnikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalashnikov working Pavlyuchenko over with knees to the body.
Pavlyuchenko wants a takedown.
Pavlyuchenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kalashnikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pavlyuchenko wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kalashnikov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pavlyuchenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Kalashnikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko tries to pull guard but Kalashnikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Pavlyuchenko drops back down to his feet.
Kalashnikov lands a knee to the body.
Kalashnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pavlyuchenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kalashnikov effectively controlling the action here.
Kalashnikov lands an elbow just above Pavlyuchenko 's eye.
Pavlyuchenko managing to block the knees to the body from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kalashnikov taking a breather.
Pavlyuchenko can't get the takedown.
Kalashnikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pavlyuchenko won't want to take too many of those.
Kalashnikov just leaning against Pavlyuchenko, taking a breather.
Kalashnikov stops a takedown attempt from Pavlyuchenko.
A bit of stalling here from Kalashnikov.
Pavlyuchenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kalashnikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pavlyuchenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalashnikov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pavlyuchenko tries for a takedown but Kalashnikov manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kalashnikov digs a right hand into Pavlyuchenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pavlyuchenko's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kalashnikov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pavlyuchenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kalashnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kalashnikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pavlyuchenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalashnikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kalashnikov leaning against his opponent.
Pavlyuchenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kalashnikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pavlyuchenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Kalashnikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pavlyuchenko avoids it.
Kalashnikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Pavlyuchenko gets an underhook and turns Kalashnikov into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pavlyuchenko tries for a takedown but Kalashnikov manages to get underhooks.
Kalashnikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pavlyuchenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kalashnikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pavlyuchenko takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kalashnikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Pavlyuchenko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kalashnikov scores with a head kick. Pavlyuchenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vlad Kalashnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pavlyuchenko with a poor takedown
and Kalashnikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch up but Pavlyuchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalashnikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalashnikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalashnikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pavlyuchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kalashnikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalashnikov closes the distance and clinches.
Kalashnikov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pavlyuchenko won't want to take too many of those.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pavlyuchenko won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kalashnikov lands an elbow that stopped Pavlyuchenko in his tracks for a moment.
Kalashnikov working Pavlyuchenko over with knees to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pavlyuchenko won't want to take too many of those.
Kalashnikov lands a knee to the body.
Pavlyuchenko looking for a takedown.
Pavlyuchenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pavlyuchenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vlad Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Pavlyuchenko.
Kalashnikov lands an elbow inside that Pavlyuchenko shrugs off.
Kalashnikov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pavlyuchenko jumps guard but Kalashnikov stands there with Pavlyuchenko around his waist. Pavlyuchenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kalashnikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pavlyuchenko up against the cage.
Kalashnikov lands a body shot.
Pavlyuchenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kalashnikov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kalashnikov works on Pavlyuchenko's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov digs a right hand underneath Pavlyuchenko's ribcage. Pavlyuchenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pavlyuchenko tries to pull guard but Kalashnikov won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kalashnikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kalashnikov obliges.
Kalashnikov lands a nice knee to the body.
Pavlyuchenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knees to the body from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pavlyuchenko won't want to take too many of those.
Pavlyuchenko can't break the clinch.
Kalashnikov slows down the pace here.
Pavlyuchenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kalashnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pavlyuchenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kalashnikov lands an elbow inside that Pavlyuchenko shrugs off.
Pavlyuchenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kalashnikov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kalashnikov landing knees to the body.
Pavlyuchenko fails to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalashnikov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pavlyuchenko up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pavlyuchenko wants the takedown. Kalashnikov is fighting it off but Pavlyuchenko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kalashnikov's guard against the cage.
Pavlyuchenko wants to control from the top but Kalashnikov keeps moving.
Pavlyuchenko thows a big elbow that misses.
Kalashnikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalashnikov tries to get out of the position.
Pavlyuchenko passes into half guard.
Pavlyuchenko seems to be looking for submissions.
Pavlyuchenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pavlyuchenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pavlyuchenko tries to pass to full mount but Kalashnikov defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kalashnikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Pavlyuchenko's cut.
That's time! Kalashnikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kalashnikov stalks Pavlyuchenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pavlyuchenko's face. Pavlyuchenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Pavlyuchenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalashnikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kalashnikov drops Pavlyuchenko with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Pavlyuchenko! Kalashnikov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Kalashnikov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dom Holch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Madness - Our House 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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199 lbs
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203 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dom Holch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jermaine Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holch throws a head kick that misses
and Robinson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
Robinson fails with the takedown.
Holch throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holch misses with a left hand
and Robinson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Holch!
Robinson wants to finish this one by submission but Holch is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Robinson.
Holch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robinson unloading with bombs!
Robinson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Holch is now in Robinson's guard. A big mistake from Robinson there, giving up the dominant position!
Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holch throws a big right hand that misses.
Holch looking to sit in guard and control but Robinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Holch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Holch is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holch looking for a sweep. Not yet Holch, not yet.
Robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holch controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Holch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holch is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holch is trying to get back to full guard.
Holch is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holch is on top in guard.
Holch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holch postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson pulls Holch in to control the position.
Robinson is trying to keep Holch in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Holch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holch throws a strike but Robinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robinson being controlled here momentarily.
Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Holch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Holch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Holch keeps moving.
Holch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robinson.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Holch wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Robinson postures up.
Robinson has gone for a leg lock! Holch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Robinson's guard.
Holch looking to sit in guard and control but Robinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Holch is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Robinson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holch misses with a double jab
and Robinson counters with a one-two to the body.
Holch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holch moves away.
Robinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holch sprawls well initially but Robinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Holch manages to get to full guard.
Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robinson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Robinson postures up in Holch's guard and throws a big left but Holch blocks it.
Robinson is working Holch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holch looking to control.
Holch wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Holch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holch trying to control the position.
Holch wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson throws and elbow that misses. Holch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robinson's guard. Nice move by Holch!
Holch is looking to work some ground and pound but Robinson has wrist control.
Robinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holch.
Holch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holch.
Holch lands a couple of elbows.
Holch with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Holch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holch is looking to advance position but Robinson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jermaine Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robinson breaks from Holch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Robinson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Robinson landing strikes from the mount and Holch is in trouble!
Holch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robinson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Dom Holch has been cut.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Robinson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Robinson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Robinson wants to control the pace but Holch is squirming around nicely.
Holch is in a horrible position here. Robinson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Holch is now in Robinson's guard. A big mistake from Robinson there, giving up the dominant position!
Holch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holch throws a strike but Robinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Holch is trying to keep Robinson in close.
That's four 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.
Robinson landing with the ground and pound.
Holch looking to control.
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robinson.
Holch wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Holch is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson thows a big elbow that misses.
Holch is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Robinson landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dom Holch's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
Robinson breaks the clinch.
Holch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robinson counters with a takedown into side control.
Holch wants to control but Robinson postures up.
Holch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Holch is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holch trying to control here.
Holch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Robinson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Holch is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half guard.
Robinson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holch moves into full guard.
Holch working a defensive guard here.
Robinson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Holch keeps moving.
Holch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Robinson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Holch to regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robinson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dom Holch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to get up but he can't break Holch's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Holch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holch trying to control the position.
Holch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holch controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Holch keeps moving.
Robinson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Robinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holch's guard.
Robinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holch keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holch is keeping the position for now.
Robinson works over Holch with some ground and pound from guard.
Holch looking for a sweep. Not yet Holch, not yet.
Robinson is fighting to break Holch's control of his arms but Holch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Holch keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Holch has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position.
Jermaine Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A slow jab from Holch misses its intended target.
Robinson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robinson shoots in for a double leg but Holch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robinson tries to sprawl but Holch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
Holch lands with a punch from half guard.
Robinson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Holch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Robinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Beckenbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beckenbauer comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mas não bate . Mauricio Gracie told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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210 lbs
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222 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franz Beckenbauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie gets a clinch.
Beckenbauer gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beckenbauer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beckenbauer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Beckenbauer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Beckenbauer trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckenbauer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beckenbauer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Beckenbauer blocks nicely.
Beckenbauer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beckenbauer keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckenbauer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beckenbauer is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beckenbauer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beckenbauer has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Beckenbauer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beckenbauer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Beckenbauer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Beckenbauer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beckenbauer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckenbauer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Beckenbauer's brow.
Beckenbauer working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckenbauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beckenbauer looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckenbauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Beckenbauer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Beckenbauer keeps moving.
Beckenbauer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Beckenbauer looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beckenbauer's guard.
Beckenbauer is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beckenbauer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beckenbauer's guard.
Beckenbauer is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beckenbauer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Beckenbauer is keeping the position.
Beckenbauer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Beckenbauer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beckenbauer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Beckenbauer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracie has Beckenbauer up against the cage in a clinch.
Beckenbauer tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Gracie lands an elbow just above Beckenbauer 's eye.
It looks like Franz Beckenbauer has been cut.
Beckenbauer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Beckenbauer won't allow it.
Beckenbauer blocks an elbow strike from Gracie.
Beckenbauer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gracie can't fight it off and eventually Beckenbauer manages to take the fight to the floor. Gracie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beckenbauer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beckenbauer, into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie trying to control but Beckenbauer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beckenbauer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Beckenbauer's legs - danger averted.
Beckenbauer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beckenbauer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Beckenbauer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beckenbauer seems to be looking for submissions.
Beckenbauer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Beckenbauer eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beckenbauer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beckenbauer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beckenbauer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beckenbauer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Beckenbauer tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Beckenbauer working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Beckenbauer's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
Beckenbauer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Franz Beckenbauer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beckenbauer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beckenbauer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Beckenbauer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Beckenbauer up and slammed him! Beckenbauer can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control!
Beckenbauer is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Beckenbauer is working from the bottom.
Beckenbauer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Beckenbauer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beckenbauer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beckenbauer seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Beckenbauer has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Beckenbauer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franz Beckenbauer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie tries to sprawl but Beckenbauer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Beckenbauer seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Beckenbauer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beckenbauer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Beckenbauer goes for an armbar but Gracie turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gracie.
Beckenbauer looking for a sweep. Not yet Beckenbauer, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Beckenbauer is working from the bottom.
Beckenbauer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Beckenbauer is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Beckenbauer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beckenbauer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Beckenbauer is retaining full guard.
Beckenbauer looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Beckenbauer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie postures up in Beckenbauer's guard and throws a big left but Beckenbauer blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beckenbauer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Beckenbauer keeps moving.
Beckenbauer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Beckenbauer is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Beckenbauer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beckenbauer working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Beckenbauer working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beckenbauer looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Beckenbauer has wrist control.
Beckenbauer has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Beckenbauer actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Beckenbauer's temple.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beckenbauer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beckenbauer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beckenbauer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mauricio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckenbauer is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franz Beckenbauer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beckenbauer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Beckenbauer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Herberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by The Used - The Taste Of Ink. 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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167 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Herberg!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Herberg staying out of range there.
Hunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Herberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Herberg tries to sprawl but Hunter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Herberg is defending well.
Hunter passes into side control, despite Herberg's attempt to control the position.
Herberg is trying to improve his position.
Herberg manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herberg gets back to full guard.
Hunter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Herberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Herberg is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Hunter is working Herberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hunter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Herberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herberg wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Herberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Herberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hunter content to stall in guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hunter throws a lazy uppercut
and Herberg counters by moving into the clinch.
Hunter tries to break free but Herberg pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Herberg.
Herberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunter blocking some punches.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Herberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Herberg on the inside.
Herberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunter or not.
Herberg stalling the fight.
Herberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Herberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt
and Herberg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Herberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Herberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunters head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herberg.
Herberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter is rocked!
Herberg breaks from the clinch.
Oh Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Herberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herberg rushes Hunter and presses him up against the cage.
Herberg slows down the pace here.
Hunter takes a shot to the head.
Herberg is leaning against Hunter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunter seems to have got his legs back now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Herberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Herberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Herberg counters with a shoot takedown. Hunter fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Herberg won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.
Herberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter trying to control the position.
Herberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Herberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Herberg moves to clinch but Hunter breaks away
and Hunter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Herberg closes the distance but Hunter moves to the side
and Hunter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hunter is looking for a kimura here.
Hunter prevents Herberg from improving his position.
Herberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Herberg has wrist control.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Herberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter won't allow Herberg to get back to his feet.
Herberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Herberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Herberg manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Herberg's guard.
Herberg wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.
That's two 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.
Hunter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Herberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Herberg has escaped and now he's on top!
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Herberg preventing the sweep.
Herberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunter's head.
Hunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Herberg stopping the sweep attempt from Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg thows a big elbow that misses.
Herberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Herberg is aware though and is defending well.
Herberg postures up.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Herberg advances to half guard.
Hunter wants to sweep but Herberg has passed to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Herberg laying and praying for a moment but Hunter takes advantage and regains half guard.
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.
Herberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Herberg is nestled in close to Hunter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Herberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Herberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunter trying to hold on to Herberg's head to control him but Herberg postures up.
Herberg working Hunter over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johan Herberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Herberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Herberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Herberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Herberg scrambles back to his feet.
Hunter tries to keep at a distance but Herberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Herberg is leaning against Hunter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Herberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Herberg lands a left hand.
Herberg breaks from the clinch.
Hunter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunter keeps the fight on the outside.
Johan Herberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Herberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Herberg looks to clinch
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
Herberg tries to clinch
and Herberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Herberg wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Herberg has managed to clinch.
Herberg lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Herberg.
Herberg misses with the head strike.
Herberg slowing the pace effectively.
Herberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herberg creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hunter with a big uppercut! Hunter tries to clinch up but Herberg pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hunter to the mat! Hunter covers up and Herberg unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johan Herberg!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wes Weddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Ferra Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weddle comes to the cage accompanied by remember the name - fort minor. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gomez's choice of entrance music: I Put The Finger On You. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wes Weddle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Felipe Ferra Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weddle clinches up with Gomez and pushes him back against the cage.
Weddle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Weddle tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Weddle back against the cage.
Weddle is trying to force a seperation but Gomez has the dominant position.
Gomez lands a hook that snaps the head of Weddle backwards.
Gomez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Weddle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gomez lands a hook that snaps the head of Weddle backwards.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weddle avoids it.
Gomez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Weddle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weddle wants a takedown but no success here.
Weddle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gomez prevents it.
Gomez lands a body shot.
Gomez scores with a shot to the side of Weddle's head.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the head but Weddle blocks with his arms.
Gomez lands a body punch.
Gomez lands a body punch.
Gomez misses with a knee to the head.
Gomez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weddle or not.
Gomez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weddle is breathing heavily.
Gomez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez lands a hook that snaps the head of Weddle backwards.
Gomez prevents Weddle from breaking the clinch.
Gomez lands an elbow that stopped Weddle in his tracks for a moment.
Gomez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weddle is trying to force a seperation but Gomez has the dominant position.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Gomez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gomez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Wes Weddle has been cut.
A hook to the body from Gomez.
Weddle is trying to break free.
Gomez scores with a shot to the side of Weddle's head.
Gomez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gomez with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez presses Weddle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gomez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gomez lands a good knee to the midsection. Weddle won't want to take too many of those.
Gomez digs a right hand into Weddle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weddle's gas tank.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
Gomez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Weddle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gomez lands a body punch.
Gomez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weddle.
Gomez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gomez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.
Gomez lands an elbow just above Weddle 's eye.
Gomez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weddle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weddle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gomez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Weddle wants to break free but Gomez has control.
Gomez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gomez works on Weddle's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Gomez as the two fighters clinch.
Gomez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gomez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gomez lands a nice knee to the body.
Gomez lands a good knee to the midsection. Weddle won't want to take too many of those.
Gomez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gomez lands with a short shot to the head.
Gomez lands an elbow that stopped Weddle in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weddle tries to score a body lock takedown but Gomez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wes Weddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weddle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gomez lands a body shot.
Gomez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gomez gets underhooks to prevent Weddle's takedown attempt.
Weddle fails to pull guard.
Gomez works on Weddle's body with a couple of short punches.
Weddle wants to break free but Gomez has control.
Gomez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weddle goes for a takedown attempt but Gomez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Felipe Ferra Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weddle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gomez. Gomez obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
Gomez wants to slow Weddle down by chopping away at his legs.
A clash of legs there as Weddle blocks the low kick.
Weddle fails with the takedown
letting Gomez counter with a right hand.
Weddle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four 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.
Weddle has his takedown stuffed
and Gomez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Weddle instigates a clinch.
Gomez blocks a body shot from Weddle.
Weddle misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez tries to throw a body punch but Weddle avoids it by throwing Gomez back against the cage.
Weddle avoiding damage as Gomez throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Gomez.
Weddle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gomez lands an elbow inside.
Gomez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weddle backwards.
Weddle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomez is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Ferra Gomez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wes Weddle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Weddle fails with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a head kick. That will keep Weddle thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Weddle with a poor takedown
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weddle misses with a takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wes Weddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weddle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weddle closes the distance and clinches.
Weddle tries to pull guard but Gomez won't allow it.
Weddle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gomez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Weddle takes an elbow to the temple.
Gomez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weddle backwards.
Weddle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomez.
Felipe Ferra Gomez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Weddle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Weddle is looking to sweep but instead, Gomez has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Weddle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weddle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weddle isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gomez stacks Weddle on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gomez!
Weddle is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Gomez stalls from top position.
Weddle is not content to let Gomez control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez happy to just control the position for now.
Weddle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gomez decides to stand back up. Gomez steps back and let's Weddle get back to his feet.
Weddle shoots and misses
and Gomez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weddle takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Weddle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
Weddle jumps guard but Gomez stands there with Weddle around his waist. Weddle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Weddle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gomez scores with a knee to the head.
Gomez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomez prevents a body shot from Weddle.
Weddle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gomez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gomez landing knees to the head.
Weddle is rocked!
Gomez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Weddle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomez has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Weddle - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Gomez, and another! Weddle is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Felipe Ferra Gomez!
Felipe Ferra Gomez is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Celsius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Celsius's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Prodigy - No Good. 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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156 lbs
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kelvin Celsius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taz Devil!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Celsius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Devil pinned against the cage. Devil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Celsius throws a lazy uppercut
and Devil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Celsius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Devil counters with a nice low kick that buckles Celsius's knee momentarily.
Devil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Celsius was well out of range. Poor timing from Devil.
Devil moves away from the strike by Celsius.
Jab, jab by Celsius - just one landing.
Celsius throws a right hand that misses
and Devil makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Celsius really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil looks for the body kick but Celsius saw that one coming.
Celsius throws a right hand that misses
and Devil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Celsius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Celsius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Devil defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Celsius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Celsius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Devil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Celsius manages to avoid it.
Celsius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Devil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Celsius lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celsius throws an off balance right hand
and Devil counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Devil feints and then cracks Celsius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Celsius down.
Devil slips a straight right by Celsius.
Celsius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Celsius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Celsius misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Celsius lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Devil avoids a series of strikes thrown by Celsius.
Devil is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Celsius looking to ground and pound but Devil is blocking nicely.
Celsius raining down hammerfists from mount.
Devil is trying to stand up.
Celsius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Celsius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Devil blocks a jab.
Devil circles away from the clinch attempt
and Devil counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Celsius misses
and Devil counters with a good, hard body kick but Celsius shrugs it off.
Devil getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Celsius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Devil counter with a right hand.
Devil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Celsius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil misses with a head kick.
Celsius misses with a body shot
and Devil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Celsius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Devil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devil throws a push kick but Celsius slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Devil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Celsius blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celsius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Devil.
Taz Devil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Devil throws a push kick but Celsius slaps the foot to one side.
Taz Devil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Celsius misses the body punch
and Devil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Celsius moves out of range as Devil throws a body kick.
Devil paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Devil lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celsius throws a right hand that misses
and Devil counters with a thumping low kick.
Celsius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Celsius there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devil. Celsius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Devil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Celsius in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Celsius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Devil tries to avoid it but Celsius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Devil to the ground. Devil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Devil jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Devil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Celsius throws a lazy uppercut
and Devil counters with a body kick that stops Celsius in his tracks momentarily.
Celsius connects with a body shot.
Devil keeps the fight on the outside.
Celsius misses with a takedown attempt - Devil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Celsius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celsius wants to clinch
and Devil counters with a straight right hand.
Celsius tries to clinch but Devil moves out of range.
Celsius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelvin Celsius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devil throws an off balance right hand
and Celsius counters with a nice uppercut.
Devil ducks under a wild hook from Celsius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Devil!
Devil throws out a loose jab but Celsius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Devil. That snapped Celsius's head back.
Devil thuds his shin into the meat of Celsius's side.
Celsius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devil.
Celsius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Devil pinned against the cage. Devil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil misses with an uppercut. Celsius saw that one coming.
Devil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Devil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Devil throws a leg kick but Celsius checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Celsius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Devil finds it's target.
Celsius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Devil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Celsius throws a right hand that misses
and Devil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Devil misses the body punch
and Celsius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Celsius misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Devil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Devil 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Devil!
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