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BRC 175 - Reese vs. Hokanen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samoa Rome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastien Chevalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rome might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Samoan Death. The crowd seem to be enjoying Chevalier's choice of entrance music: Dope - Survive . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samoa Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sebastien Chevalier!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chevalier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chevalier misses with a series of wild punches.
Chevalier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chevalier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chevalier lands a jab-cross combination.
Rome throws a right and a left that Chevalier avoids nicely.
Rome shoots in for a takedown but Chevalier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Chevalier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chevalier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rome.
Chevalier fails to land with a series of punches.
Rome with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chevalier to score with a decent uppercut.
Rome misses with a body shot.
Rome scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chevalier.
Rome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chevalier avoids the body shot from Rome.
Rome has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chevalier finds it's way round the side to connect with Rome's head.
Rome misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chevalier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rome swings for the body but Chevalier moves out of range.
Chevalier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rome.
Rome connects with a right hand. Chevalier shakes it off.
Rome misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Chevalier. Those never looked like landing.
Chevalier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chevalier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rome counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rome wants to control but Chevalier is keeping him busy.
Chevalier is pushing Rome's head away, looking to escape. Rome manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rome trying to control the position but Chevalier is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chevalier wants to get back to his feet.
Rome trying to control the action but Chevalier is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chevalier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rome will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rome wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chevalier, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chevalier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rome taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome trying to control the action but Chevalier is working from the bottom.
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.
Rome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chevalier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rome trying to control the action but Chevalier is working from the bottom.
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.
Samoa Rome dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rome changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chevalier throws a nice looking combination but Rome bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chevalier misses with a two punch combination.
Rome has a takedown stuffed.
Rome with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chevalier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rome counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chevalier throws a right and a left that Rome avoids nicely.
Rome showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chevalier.
A big left from Chevalier misses.
Chevalier avoids the body shot from Rome.
Rome takes a swing at Chevalier's ribcage but misses.
Chevalier misses with a double jab
and Rome counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chevalier connects with a nice looking jab.
Chevalier throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Rome counter with a right hand.
Sebastien Chevalier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chevalier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Rome.
Rome closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chevalier circles away.
Chevalier scores with a three punch combo!
Rome misses with a hook. Chevalier ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Chevalier. Those never looked like landing.
Chevalier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rome counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chevalier is breathing heavily.
Rome lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chevalier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chevalier slips a jab and a cross from Rome.
Chevalier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rome.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chevalier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rome fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samoa Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chevalier misses with a wild combination.
Rome ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chevalier moves away.
Chevalier misses with a combination
and Rome counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chevalier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chevalier wants it to stay on the feet.
Chevalier stuffs the takedown attempt from Rome. Rome gets slowly back to his feet.
Chevalier misses with a combination
and Rome counters with a left and a right that stings Chevalier.
Rome shoots in looking for a takedown. Chevalier tries to sprawl out of it but Rome keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chevalier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rome lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chevalier circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chevalier throws a series of punches but Rome moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Chevalier. Those never looked like landing.
Rome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chevalier was well out of range. Poor timing from Rome.
Chevalier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the liver by Rome. Beautiful body shot.
Chevalier misses with a double jab
and Rome counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chevalier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chevalier throws a combination that misses
and Rome counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rome scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chevalier misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rome, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rome. Chevalier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chevalier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chevalier misses with a series of wild punches.
Chevalier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rome.
Chevalier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chevalier misses with a two punch combination.
Chevalier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rome counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chevalier thinking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rome.
Chevalier leaves Rome with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chevalier throws a combination that misses
and Rome counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good exchange - Rome coming out on top.
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!
Rome thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samoa Rome dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rome misses with a takedown attempt - Chevalier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rome is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rome misses with a wild body shot.
Rome avoids a punch combination nicely.
Samoa Rome is winning the standup battle so far.
Rome takes one to the side of the head.
Chevalier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Chevalier misses.
Chevalier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Chevalier. Those never looked like landing.
Rome lands with a nice combination. Chevalier backs away looking to recover.
Chevalier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chevalier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rome tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chevalier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rome somewhat.
Sebastien Chevalier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rome slips a jab and a cross from Chevalier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chevalier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Chevalier misses.
Rome shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chevalier keeping full guard, as Rome tries to pass.
Chevalier wants to stand but Rome is controlling the position.
Rome sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chevalier's guard.
Chevalier pushes Rome off looking to stand but Rome dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rome is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chevalier sees it coming and defends easily.
Chevalier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chevalier is refusing to be controlled, as Rome sits in half guard.
Rome is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chevalier has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome is trying to control. Chevalier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rome is looking to pass Chevalier's guard but actually Chevalier recovers to full guard.
Rome prevents Chevalier from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rome postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rome looking to pass the guard.
Rome trying to control the position from guard on top but Chevalier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chevalier wants to stand but Rome is controlling the position.
Samoa Rome is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chevalier keeping moving, preventing Rome from controlling successfully.
Sebastien Chevalier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Chevalier is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samoa Rome showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rome has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samoa Rome!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vick Rub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Halberstram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halberstram is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Murder The Government. 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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152 lbs
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147 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vick Rub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Halberstram!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rub ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halberstram moves away.
A punch combination from Halberstram misses.
Halberstram moves into the clinch successfully.
Rub is trying to break the clinch but Halberstram has him pressed against the cage.
Rub is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Halberstram scores with a shoulder strike.
Halberstram scores with a hook to the body.
Rub has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rub is trying to break free.
Halberstram looking to stall.
Rub wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Halberstram is struggling to control the position.
Rub breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rub lands with a straight right. Halberstram didn't see that one coming.
Halberstram ducks under a wild hook from Rub.
Halberstram takes the fight into the clinch.
Rub blocks a body shot from Halberstram.
Rub blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halberstram.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rub is trying to break free.
Rub escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Rub misses.
Rub takes one on the button.
Halberstram stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rub swings for the body but Halberstram moves out of range.
Rub fails to land with a series of punches.
Vick Rub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rub misses the shot to the body.
Halberstram looks to throw the jab but Rub is out of range.
Rub avoids the body shot from Halberstram.
No joy there for Halberstram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rub swings for the body but Halberstram moves out of range.
Rub throws a hook to the side of Halberstram's head but Halberstram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halberstram lands a jab to Rub's midsection.
Rub throws a hook to the side of Halberstram's head but Halberstram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rub just misses with a punch to the body.
Halberstram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rub sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rub misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rub misses with a hook to the body
and Halberstram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rub throws out a loose jab but Halberstram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halberstram digs a good body shot into Rub's ribs.
Rub shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Halberstram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Halberstram defending well as Rub loads up on a big left hand.
Rub throws a sloppy body shot
and Halberstram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halberstram misses with a low kick as Rub jumps back.
Halberstram clinches.
Halberstram lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Halberstram.
Rub is trying to break free.
Rub looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rub manages to break the clinch.
Rub misses with a body shot
and Halberstram counters with a nice uppercut.
Rub throws a body punch but Halberstram moves out of range.
No joy there for Rub, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halberstram scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rub throws a body punch but Halberstram moves out of range.
Halberstram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rub. Halberstram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halberstram throws a leg kick which misses Rub's front leg but catches the back leg as Rub tries to avoid it.
Rub is breathing heavily.
Rub throws a jab but it's blocked by Halberstram.
Halberstram listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rub checks a leg kick.
Halberstram scores with a decent looking hook.
Halberstram misses with a low kick.
Halberstram throws a head kick that half lands.
Rub is rocked!
Halberstram forces Rub back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Rub is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rub blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rub breaks from the clinch.
Halberstram feints a jab promting Rub to slip. Halberstram then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rub slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Halberstram cracks Rub with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rub falls to his knees and Halberstram doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Halberstram!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Black Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tukka Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tukka Hirvonen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Black Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tukka Hirvonen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirvonen lands a jab to Knight's midsection.
Knight throws a hook but Hirvonen avoids it easily.
Knight throws a body punch but Hirvonen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Hirvonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Knight misses.
Tukka Hirvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirvonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hirvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hirvonen slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
Hirvonen clinches up with Knight and pushes him back against the cage.
Hirvonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
It looks like Black Knight has been cut.
Hirvonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Hirvonen as the two fighters clinch.
Hirvonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirvonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight tries to break free but Hirvonen pushes him back against the cage.
Hirvonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight tries to stall but Hirvonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirvonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hirvonen.
Hirvonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Knight looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hirvonen misses with a body punch.
Hirvonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hirvonen throws a head punch that misses.
Hirvonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Hirvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Knight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knight tries to break free but Hirvonen pushes him back against the cage.
Knight is trying to force a seperation but Hirvonen has the dominant position.
Hirvonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Hirvonen scores with a shot to the side of Knight's head.
Hirvonen lands a body punch.
Knight is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hirvonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knight is rocked!
Nice body punch from Hirvonen - that landed with a thud.
Hirvonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knight.
Hirvonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hirvonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Hirvonen lands a shot to the body.
Hirvonen lands with a light punch inside.
Hirvonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hirvonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Hirvonen lands a shoulder strike.
Hirvonen creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Knight's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Knight drops to his knees and Hirvonen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tukka Hirvonen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between White Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Oleg (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, White Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Oleg!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oleg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oleg. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oleg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oleg lands a glancing blow to the side of Bishop's head.
Oleg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but Oleg persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Viktor Oleg has been cut.
Oleg throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
Oleg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oleg is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oleg dodges the punch combination from Bishop.
Oleg gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). White Bishop!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rap Reiplinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Greed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greed has chosen James Brown - Living In America as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rap Reiplinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Apollo Greed!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reiplinger takes one on the button.
It looks like Rap Reiplinger has been cut.
Reiplinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Greed takes a swing at Reiplinger's ribcage but misses.
Greed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greed ducks right into an uppercut from Reiplinger.
Greed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greed just misses with a punch to the body.
Reiplinger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reiplinger scores with a head kick. Greed tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reiplinger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Greed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reiplinger.
Greed thows a body shot but no joy.
Reiplinger misses with a kick to the body.
Reiplinger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Greed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reiplinger misses with a body kick.
Reiplinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Reiplinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greed.
Greed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reiplinger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reiplinger showed some decent athleticism there.
Reiplinger stalling away here and it's allowed Greed to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Reiplinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greed is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reiplinger looking to sit in guard and control but Greed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reiplinger being controlled here, momentarily.
Reiplinger 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.
Reiplinger controls Greed momentarily but Greed frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greed won't allow Reiplinger to sweep him here.
Greed wants to stand and escape but instead Reiplinger has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Reiplinger wants to control from the top but Greed keeps moving.
Greed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reiplinger is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reiplinger postures up and lands a big shot to Greed's brow.
Reiplinger trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Greed manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Reiplinger looking to control but Greed passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greed wants to stand up but Reiplinger is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rap Reiplinger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rap Reiplinger's cut.
That's time! Reiplinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reiplinger misses with a body kick.
Greed looks to land a combination but Reiplinger avoids it well.
Greed throws a big shot that misses.
Greed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reiplinger can pounce on him.
Reiplinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greed misses with a leg kick.
Greed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reiplinger rushes Greed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Greed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reiplinger's elbow.
Reiplinger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Greed in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Greed is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reiplinger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reiplinger misses with a knee to the head.
Reiplinger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reiplinger avoiding damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reiplinger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reiplinger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Greed blocks it with crossed arms.
Reiplinger misses with an elbow strike.
Greed avoiding damage as Reiplinger throws knees to the body.
Greed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reiplinger pushes off an throws an elbow but Greed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Greed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reiplinger blocks an uppercut.
Greed throws a head punch that misses.
Reiplinger gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Reiplinger looking to pass the guard.
Reiplinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reiplinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greed 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.
Reiplinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Greed is retaining full guard.
Reiplinger scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reiplinger trying to control but Greed is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reiplinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greed managing to control the position.
Reiplinger controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reiplinger wants to control from the top but Greed keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Greed avoids the head kick by Reiplinger.
Greed misses with an uppercut.
Greed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Greed misses with a two punch combination.
Apollo Greed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greed moves in looking to clinch but Reiplinger pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greed misses the shot to the body.
Greed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reiplinger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Greed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Greed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reiplinger blocks a head kick by Greed.
Reiplinger checks a leg kick.
Rap Reiplinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reiplinger moves out of range of the body kick.
Reiplinger lands a nice looking body kick.
Apollo Greed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greed throws a right hand that Reiplinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Reiplinger also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Greed.
Reiplinger tries to clinch there but Greed circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rap Reiplinger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rap Reiplinger's cut.
That's time! Reiplinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Reiplinger is looking to clinch but Greed is avoiding it.
Greed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reiplinger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Greed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Greed jabs at Reiplinger's body.
Reiplinger misses with a double jab.
Reiplinger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greed throws a lazy right hand but Reiplinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reiplinger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reiplinger misses with a body kick.
Greed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Greed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Greed lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reiplinger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reiplinger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick by Greed misses
and Reiplinger counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reiplinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greed misses with a hook to the body
and Reiplinger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Greed really felt that one!
Greed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reiplinger closes the distance and clinches.
Reiplinger controlling the action here for a moment.
Greed misses with a punch on the inside.
Reiplinger misses with an elbow strike.
Greed throws a head punch that misses.
Reiplinger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Reiplinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reiplinger's elbow.
Reiplinger lands a knee to the head.
Greed gets through Reiplinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apollo Greed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Greed.
Greed throws a punch but it's blocked by Reiplinger.
Reiplinger blocks a body shot from Greed.
Rap Reiplinger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Greed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reiplinger misses with an elbow strike.
Reiplinger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reiplinger lands a knee to the head.
Greed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greed throws a right hand that misses
and Reiplinger counters with an inside leg kick.
Greed throws a chopping leg kick but Reiplinger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Greed takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Greed misses with a body shot
and Reiplinger counters with a nice body kick.
Apollo Greed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reiplinger tries to work over Greed's front leg with a kick but Greed checks it.
No joy there for Greed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greed swings for the body but Reiplinger moves out of range.
Good work by Greed as he checks the leg kick.
Reiplinger fails to land the takedown.
Greed misses the shot to the body.
Greed takes one to the side of the head.
Greed lands a big head kick that sends Reiplinger tumbling to the mat! Greed takes a step backwards and waves Reiplinger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Greed.
Greed throws a leg kick
and Reiplinger counters with a nice body kick.
Reiplinger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reiplinger walks into a left hand.
Greed misses with a right hand
and Reiplinger counters with a good low kick that Greed was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reiplinger throws a push kick but Greed slaps the foot to one side.
A clash of legs there as Greed blocks the low kick.
Reiplinger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reiplinger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Greed tries to clinch up.
Greed 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.
Greed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reiplinger is able to avoid easily.
Reiplinger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reiplinger.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reiplinger tries to score with a low kick but Greed moves his leg out of the way.
Greed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Greed throws a leg kick but Reiplinger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Greed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reiplinger 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rap Reiplinger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mc Jitus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mc Jitus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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 St Petersburg, Mc Jitus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Mike Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jitus has his takedown stuffed
and Rampage counters with a nice uppercut.
Jitus connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Rampage to the floor! Jitus dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Mike Rampage has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rampage tries to get to full guard but Jitus has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rampage trying to control but Jitus postures up.
Rampage is positioning himself well to prevent Jitus advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitus trying to control from half guard but Rampage is working away.
Rampage is positioning himself well to prevent Jitus advancing to mount.
Jitus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rampage reverses the position - he's now on top in Jitus's guard.
Jitus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rampage cracks Jitus with a solid left hand.
Jitus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rampage escapes and throws Jitus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage is working Jitus over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rampage working the body and head with strikes.
Jitus is looking to reverse the position.
Jitus regains half guard.
Rampage lands with a punch from half guard.
Rampage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jitus is looking for a sweep. Rampage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rampage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rampage looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rampage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jitus is trying to control but can't.
Jitus tries to roll over but Rampage keeps him under control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rampage lands strikes from half guard.
Jitus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jitus looking for submissions off his back.
Jitus is staying active underneath Rampage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jitus looking for subs from the bottom but Rampage mounts him!
Rampage lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Mc Jitus has been cut.
Rampage working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jitus tries to hold on but Rampage pushes him away.
Rampage scoring with strikes but Jitus is staying in there.
Mc Jitus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jitus is working to get back to half guard.
Rampage controlling his opponent.
Rampage dominating with strikes here.
Jeez, Mc Jitus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mc Jitus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Rampage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maykel Awang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koski has chosen Dj Neon - In Hardtrance I Trust as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maykel Awang Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomi Koski!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Koski.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Awang Bang moves out of range of the body kick.
Koski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Awang Bang.
Awang Bang connects with a nice looking jab.
Koski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Awang Bang.
Koski is looking to land body kicks.
Koski misses with a hook.
Koski works the jab nicely.
Awang Bang moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Koski.
Koski fakes the leg kick and cracks Awang Bang in the body.
Koski connects with a solid leg kick.
Awang Bang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awang Bang dives in and grabs Koski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koski pushes down on Awang Bang's head and hops out.
Awang Bang misses with a double jab.
Awang Bang throws a hook but Koski blocks it.
Awang Bang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koski lands a front kick.
Awang Bang is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koski.
Awang Bang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koski.
Awang Bang dodges the punch combination from Koski.
Awang Bang shoots in looking for a takedown. Koski tries to sprawl out of it but Awang Bang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Koski stuns Awang Bang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koski lands a nice shot that snaps Awang Bang's head back.
Koski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Awang Bang rather than just go for the knockout.
Koski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koski, right into the meat.
Awang Bang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koski connects with a right hand. Awang Bang shakes it off.
Crunch! Koski slams his shin into Awang Bang's torso.
Koski lands a head kick!
Koski throws out a leg kick but Awang Bang moves out of range and Koski only half commits.
Awang Bang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koski scores with a nice body kick.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Awang Bang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koski jabs Awang Bang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Awang Bang's calf.
Koski lands a two punch combo.
Awang Bang is rocked!
Koski drops Awang Bang with a naaaaasty hook - Awang Bang is in real trouble here! Koski dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomi Koski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armas Kuusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuusisto comes to the cage accompanied by System of a down - Chop Suey. Armas Kuusisto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Angel's chin.
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Armas Kuusisto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Angel!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuusisto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Angel.
Angel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuusisto connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuusisto connects with a right hand. Angel shakes it off.
Angel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuusisto cracks Angel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Armas Kuusisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angel tries for a takedown but Kuusisto circles away easily
and Kuusisto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Armas Kuusisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Angel.
Kuusisto tries to land a front kick but Angel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuusisto scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuusisto thows a body kick. Angel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Angel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuusisto pinned against the cage. Kuusisto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuusisto fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusisto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuusisto throws a leg kick but Angel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuusisto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kuusisto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Angel looks gassed!
Kuusisto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuusisto. Kuusisto obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuusisto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Angel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kuusisto thuds a left hand into Angel's body.
Kuusisto scoring well with a low kick there.
Armas Kuusisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuusisto scores with a head kick. Angel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kuusisto cracks Angel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuusisto.
Angel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kuusisto rushes Angel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuusisto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Angel up against the cage.
Kuusisto misses with a body punch.
Kuusisto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Angel tries to pull guard but Kuusisto holds him up against the cage and eventually Angel drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto taking a breather.
Kuusisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuusisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Angel backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kuusisto scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuusisto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kuusisto tries to work over Angel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuusisto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Angel is defending well for now.
Kuusisto scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Angel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kuusisto is trying to keep an underhook but Angel manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto is pressing down on Angel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Angel is pushing down on Kuusisto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuusisto is fighting to maintain full guard but Angel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Angel is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuusisto is looking to improve his position.
Angel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuusisto defends it well.
Angel wants to free his trapped foot but Kuusisto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuusisto is looking for a sweep. Angel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Kuusisto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuusisto tries to land a leg kick but Angel saw it coming and moves away.
Kuusisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Angel as he checks the leg kick.
Angel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kuusisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuusisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Angel.
Kuusisto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Angel shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuusisto tries to sprawl out of it but Angel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuusisto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Angel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuusisto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusisto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuusisto tries to score with a low kick but Angel moves his leg out of the way.
Kuusisto connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuusisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Angel circles away.
Angel moves out of range of the body kick from Kuusisto.
Kuusisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuusisto.
Angel is breathing heavily.
Kuusisto throws a low kick but Angel avoids it.
Angel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuusisto scores with a head kick. Angel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A jab from Kuusisto misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuusisto wants to land a leg kick but Angel is out of range.
Kuusisto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angel can do to turn this around?
Kuusisto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuusisto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuusisto connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuusisto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuusisto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Angel will feel that in the morning.
Nice body kick there by Kuusisto.
Kuusisto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuusisto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuusisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Angel in his tracks.
Kuusisto scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Angel's head.
Armas Kuusisto is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuusisto delivers a nice body kick.
Donk. Kuusisto catches Angel right on the button with a cross.
Kuusisto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Angel will feel that in the morning.
Kuusisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Angel doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuusisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuusisto tries to clinch up but Angel circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuusisto throws a head kick that half lands.
Kuusisto lands with a nice body kick.
Kuusisto cracks Angel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Angel is rocked!
Kuusisto fakes the leg kick and cracks Angel in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kuusisto.
Angel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuusisto tries a low kick but Angel avoids it.
Angel moves out of range of the body kick from Kuusisto.
Kuusisto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A bone on bone clash there as Angel blocks the leg kick.
Kuusisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuusisto throws a leg kick but Angel sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuusisto tries a head kick but it misses.
Angel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kuusisto.
Kuusisto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Kuusisto dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuusisto, right into the meat.
Kuusisto throws a head kick that misses.
Kuusisto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Angel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Angel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuusisto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kuusisto lands a leg kick that knocks Angel off balance momentarily.
Kuusisto gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angel letting Kuusisto take a breather here.
Kuusisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Angel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Angel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuusisto lands a leg kick that knocks Angel off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kuusisto misses.
Kuusisto is looking to chop away at Angel's legs.
Kuusisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuusisto throws a one two combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuusisto, right into the meat.
Kuusisto misses with a wild body shot.
Kuusisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angel checks a low kick from Kuusisto.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuusisto.
Kuusisto motions for Angel to come forward. Kuusisto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto throws a leg kick but Angel checks it.
Kuusisto throws a solid leg kick but Angel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuusisto.
Angel moves out of range as Kuusisto throws a body kick.
Kuusisto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Angel blocks a head kick by Kuusisto.
Kuusisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Angel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuusisto counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuusisto. That's going to slow Angel down.
Kuusisto throws a wild body kick that Angel sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto scores with a leg kick.
Kuusisto throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Kuusisto does it's job there.
Kuusisto feints and then cracks Angel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Angel down.
A good leg kick by Kuusisto.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuusisto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuusisto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kuusisto - that will leave a mark!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuusisto, right into the meat.
Kuusisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Angel's head backwards.
Kuusisto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Angel checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel blocks a low kick nicely.
Angel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuusisto.
Kuusisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Angel's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Angel checks a leg kick.
Kuusisto throws a chopping leg kick but Angel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Angel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuusisto. Kuusisto obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuusisto.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Angel blocks a leg kick.
Angel checks a leg kick.
Kuusisto misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Kuusisto clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Angel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kuusisto throws a chopping leg kick but Angel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuusisto.
Angel shoots in and drives through. Kuusisto sprawls well.
Kuusisto scores with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Angel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuusisto lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuusisto scores with a four punch combination!
Kuusisto lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuusisto connects with a solid leg kick.
Angel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Angel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuusisto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Angel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Angel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuusisto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Kuusisto.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuusisto.
Kuusisto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kuusisto connects with a right hand. Angel shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Kuusisto.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuusisto. That's going to slow Angel down.
Angel blocks a leg kick.
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!
Kuusisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuusisto, right into the meat.
Kuusisto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuusisto misses with a body kick.
Kuusisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuusisto misses with a body kick.
Angel checks a low kick from Kuusisto.
Kuusisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Angel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Angel fails with the takedown.
Kuusisto misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto cracks the inside of Angel's front leg.
Angel slips under a jab.
Kuusisto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuusisto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Angel checks it well.
Kuusisto misses the shot to the body.
Angel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuusisto throws a solid leg kick but Angel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuusisto.
Kuusisto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Angel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kuusisto throws a front kick aimed at Angel's knee but Angel avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Angel is out of range.
Kuusisto misses with a right hand
and Angel counters with a takedown into side control.
Kuusisto gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Angel with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuusisto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Angel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kuusisto tries to hold on but Angel pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuusisto tries to reverse the position but Angel maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Kuusisto had his way with Frank Angel in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuusisto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Angel shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuusisto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Angel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kuusisto throws a head kick that half lands.
Angel blocks a low kick nicely.
Angel scores with a takedown into Kuusisto's guard.
Angel wants to control from the top but Kuusisto keeps moving.
Angel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Angel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuusisto is retaining full guard.
Angel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuusisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Angel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Angel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Angel seems to be looking for submissions.
Angel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kuusisto gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuusisto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kuusisto trying to keep a closed guard but Angel is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel wants to control from the top but Kuusisto keeps moving.
Kuusisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Angel manages to get himself to full guard.
Kuusisto preventing the sweep.
Angel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Angel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuusisto is one step ahead there.
Angel can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuusisto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuusisto.
Kuusisto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Angel is trying to maintain the position but Kuusisto is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuusisto controlling the action here.
Kuusisto is thwarting Angel's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Armas Kuusisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Angel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A leg kick checked by Angel.
Frank Angel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuusisto misses with a low kick as Angel jumps back.
Some bone on bone action there as Angel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angel checks the leg kick.
Kuusisto leaves Angel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Armas Kuusisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Angel.
Angel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuusisto sprawls well. Kuusisto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Angel gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Angel.
I think Kuusisto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:44
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:44
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 49:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armas Kuusisto!
Armas Kuusisto retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumopainija Hokanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reese's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. Sumopainija Hokanen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Reese's chin.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Reese!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sumopainija Hokanen!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reese swings for the body but Hokanen moves out of range.
Reese throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reese chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reese tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reese blocks a jab.
Reese misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reese.
David Reese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reese scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reese misses with a hook.
Hokanen fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Reese.
Reese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hokanen swings for the body but Reese moves out of range.
Hokanen looks to land a right hand but Reese moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hokanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reese. Reese obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese lands a nice hook to Hokanen's body. Hokanen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hokanen tries to clinch but Reese is having none of it.
Reese lands with a cross.
Reese lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hokanen takes a step back to recover.
Hokanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reese.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reese scores with a kick to the body.
Hokanen looks gassed!
Reese scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reese fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good leg kick by Reese there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reese stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese scores with a push kick.
A cross from Reese lands.
Reese scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reese lands with a good body shot.
Reese connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reese slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reese lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Reese.
Reese thumps Hokanen with a low kick.
Hokanen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hokanen walks into a left hand.
Reese bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reese lands the left hand.
Hokanen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reese is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reese - that will leave a mark!
David Reese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reese looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reese is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reese with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reese scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hokanen doesn't seem bothered though.
That kick from Reese tenderised Hokanen's leg. Hokanen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reese tests Hokanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hokanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reese.
Reese looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hokanen walks into a left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reese.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hokanen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hokanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reese manages to avoid it.
Reese fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reese dips to his left and cracks Hokanen with an uppercut!
Reese throws a shot to the body.
Reese lands a leg kick that knocks Hokanen off balance momentarily.
Hokanen avoids a kick to the body.
Reese throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick from Reese lands but Hokanen takes it in his stride.
A solid body kick from Reese.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hokanen takes one to the chin there.
Reese fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hokanen on the side of the head.
Reese lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Reese dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Reese.
Jab from Hokanen.
Reese just misses with a punch to the body.
Reese connects with an inside leg kick.
Hokanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hokanen swings widly with a right hand
and Reese counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
David Reese is winning the standup battle so far.
Reese lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reese throws out a powerful jab.
Hokanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Reese. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reese.
Reese thumps Hokanen with a low kick.
Reese fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hokanen.
Hokanen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hokanen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reese has got the better of the exchanges.
Reese works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hokanen is breathing heavily.
Reese lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese lands a head shot.
Reese cracks the inside of Hokanen's front leg.
Reese scores with a jab to the body.
Reese cracks the inside of Hokanen's front leg.
Reese scores with the left hand. Hokanen knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Hokanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hokanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hokanen can do to turn this around?
Reese lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reese scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reese. Hokanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reese.
Hokanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese cracks Hokanen with an open hand slap.
Hokanen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A solid body kick from Reese.
Reese scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Reese.
Reese lands with a nice body punch.
Reese lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reese lands with a hook. Hokanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reese lands with an overhand left.
Reese lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reese lands a nice shot to the body.
Hokanen walks into a straight right hand from Reese.
Reese ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hokanen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reese.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reese.
Reese bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hokanen's head backwards.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reese. Hokanen shrugs it off though.
Reese with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Reese lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hokanen doesn't seem phased though.
Reese throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Reese!
Hokanen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reese.
Reese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hokanen.
Good shot there by Reese.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reese lands a slapping body shot.
Nice cross by Reese.
Hokanen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reese scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Reese.
Hokanen ducks right into an uppercut from Reese.
Reese scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reese throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hokanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Reese.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reese.
Reese cracks Hokanen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Reese dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hokanen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reese counters with a straight right hand.
Reese uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hokanen swings for the body but Reese moves out of range.
Reese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hokanen misses with a wild body shot.
Hokanen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reese swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hokanen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reese.
Reese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hokanen.
Reese looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reese thuds a left hand into Hokanen's body.
Hokanen takes one to the chin there.
Hokanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Reese.
A big left from Reese misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reese feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hokanen's calf.
Reese misses with an uppercut. Hokanen saw that one coming.
Reese throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hokanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reese.
Reese bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hokanen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reese rather than just go for the knockout.
Reese lands a body shot.
Hokanen drops his hands momentarily and Reese takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reese scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reese feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hokanens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reese cracks Hokanen with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Hokanen misses
and Reese counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hokanen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese punishes Hokanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Reese stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reese wants it to stay on the feet.
Hokanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reese.
Reese scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hokanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Crunch! Reese slams his shin into Hokanen's torso.
Reese lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reese connects with a leg kick. Hokanen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reese swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hokanen.
Decent striking displayed by Reese there.
Reese changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hokanen throws a hook but Reese blocks it.
Reese digs a good hook to Hokanen's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hokanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Reese scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Reese.
Reese connects with an inside leg kick.
Reese is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reese scores with a jab to the head.
Hokanen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hokanen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reese defending well as Hokanen loads up on a big left hand.
Hokanen checks a leg kick nicely.
Reese lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Reese.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reese cracks Hokanen with an open hand slap.
Hokanen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hokanen.
Hokanen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reese napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Reese wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Reese isn't going anywhere.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Reese's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Reese clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hokanen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hokanen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hokanen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hokanen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Reese is trying to control Hokanen's posture but Hokanen avoids it.
Hokanen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Reese down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese can't do much from the bottom here.
Hokanen cracks Reese with a big right hand but Reese just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
It looks like David Reese has been cut.
Hokanen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Reese is avoiding damage well.
Reese gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hokanen throws a wild left hand from mount and Reese manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hokanen misses with a head shot. Reese uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hokanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hokanen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reese's head.
Reese keeping full guard, as Hokanen tries to pass.
Reese will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reese loads up on a big right hand but Hokanen slips the punch.
Reese tries to sprawl but Hokanen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reese moves into full guard.
Hokanen stopping the sweep attempt from Reese.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sumopainija Hokanen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on David Reese's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hokanen connects with a body shot.
Hokanen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hokanen is trying to ground and pound but Reese uses the momentary lack of control by Hokanen to regain half guard.
Hokanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hokanen works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hokanen is landing with some decent strikes but Reese is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hokanen punching from mount but Reese doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hokanen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hokanen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sumopainija Hokanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hokanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hokanen looking to ground and pound but Reese is blocking nicely.
Hokanen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reese?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hokanen postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Reese is out cold - huge knockout for Hokanen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sumopainija Hokanen!
Sumopainija Hokanen is the new super heavyweight champion!
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