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BRC 185 - Koski vs. Varsi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juho Pennanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kalishevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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182 cm
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179 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juho Pennanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kalishevski!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pennanen throws the kick towards the body but Kalishevski avoids it.
Kalishevski has a takedown stuffed.
Kalishevski checks a low kick from Pennanen.
Kalishevski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pennanen catches Kalishevski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pennanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalishevski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalishevski dives in and grabs Pennanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pennanen pushes down on Kalishevski's head and hops out.
Kalishevski moves away from the strike by Pennanen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kalishevski is defended easily by Pennanen.
Juho Pennanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kalishevski.
Kalishevski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pennanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kalishevski to counter with a crisp jab.
Pennanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kalishevski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice takedown defense from Pennanen. No joy for Kalishevski on that attempt.
Kalishevski needs to keep his hands up - Pennanen had a free shot at his head there.
Kalishevski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pennanen is fending him off so far but Kalishevski persists. Nope, Pennanen circles away and we're back to standing.
Pennanen throws an off balance right hand
and Kalishevski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pennanen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kalishevski doesn't manage to clinch there - Pennanen circles away.
Pennanen throws a body kick the misses
and Kalishevski counters with a head kick.
Kalishevski moves out of range as Pennanen strikes.
Pennanen throws a jab when Kalishevski was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalishevski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pennanen sprawls well. Pennanen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kalishevski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Pennanen finds it's target.
Kalishevski tries to clinch but Pennanen moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Kalishevski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Juho Pennanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pennanen closes the distance and clinches.
Kalishevski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pennanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pennanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalishevski trying to control the position but instead, Pennanen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kalishevski into the cage.
Kalishevski is trying to pull guard but Pennanen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pennanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalishevski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kalishevski ducks under a wild hook from Pennanen.
Pennanen rushes Kalishevski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kalishevski blocks a body shot from Pennanen.
Pennanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalishevski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pennanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Kalishevski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pennanen defends it nicely.
Kalishevski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalishevski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pennanen as he jumps to the side.
Juho Pennanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pennanen catches Kalishevski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pennanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalishevski manages to avoid it.
Kalishevski misses with a kick to the body.
Pennanen throws a body punch but Kalishevski moves out of range.
Pennanen throws a front kick that sends Kalishevski stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pennanen scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalishevski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pennanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kalishevski scrambles back to his feet.
Kalishevski slips a jab from Pennanen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juho Pennanen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pennanen throws a hook to the side of Kalishevski's head but Kalishevski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pennanen throws a big shot that misses.
Kalishevski tries for a takedown but Pennanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pennanen throws a looping overhand right but Kalishevski ducks down to avoid it.
Kalishevski tries for a takedown but Pennanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pennanen avoids the head kick by Kalishevski.
Kalishevski shoots in and drives through. Pennanen sprawls well.
Juho Pennanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kalishevski.
Pennanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pennanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pennanen cracks the inside of Kalishevski's front leg.
Kalishevski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pennanen pinned against the cage. Pennanen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pennanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennanen looks to throw the jab but Kalishevski is out of range.
Pennanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kalishevski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kalishevski dives in and grabs Pennanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pennanen pushes down on Kalishevski's head and hops out.
Pennanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kalishevski is breathing heavily.
Kalishevski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pennanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalishevski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pennanen swivels and escapes.
Kalishevski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen throws a one two combo.
Kalishevski shoots for a takedown but Pennanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kalishevski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalishevski.
Juho Pennanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalishevski throws the kick towards the body but Pennanen avoids it.
Kalishevski throws a head kick that misses.
Pennanen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalishevski is looking to clinch.
Kalishevski dives in and grabs Pennanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pennanen pushes down on Kalishevski's head and hops out.
Kalishevski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pennanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kalishevski with that takedown attempt.
Kalishevski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pennanen.
Pennanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kalishevskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kalishevski walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by Pennanen.
Kalishevski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pennanen throws out the jab.
Kalishevski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pennanen.
Pennanen throws a hook but Kalishevski avoids it easily.
Pennanen digs a good hook to Kalishevski's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalishevski's hands.
Kalishevski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Pennanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalishevski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pennanen.
Kalishevski ducks under a wild hook from Pennanen.
Kalishevski is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pennanen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kalishevski.
Kalishevski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kalishevski lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pennanen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juho Pennanen dominated that second round.
That's time! Pennanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kalishevski fails with a takedown attempt.
Kalishevski shoots for a double leg takedown but Pennanen sprawls well. He's pushed Kalishevski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kalishevski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kalishevski dives in and grabs Pennanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pennanen pushes down on Kalishevski's head and hops out.
Juho Pennanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kalishevski.
Pennanen dips to his left and cracks Kalishevski with an uppercut!
Kalishevski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pennanen defends it nicely.
Pennanen misses with an uppercut. Kalishevski saw that one coming.
Kalishevski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennanen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kalishevski eats them both and turns towards Pennanen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kalishevski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pennanen but Pennanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kalishevski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pennanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kalishevski somewhat.
Pennanen scores with a leg kick.
Pennanen punishes Kalishevski's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalishevski tries to clinch up but Pennanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalishevski checks a leg kick.
Pennanen throws the left hand but Kalishevski avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalishevski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pennanen is fending him off so far but Kalishevski persists. Nope, Pennanen circles away and we're back to standing.
Pennanen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ivan Kalishevski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pennanen lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pennanen connects with a right hand. Kalishevski shakes it off.
Kalishevski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pennanen misses with a straight right.
Pennanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalishevski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pennanen can pounce on him.
Kalishevski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pennanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kalishevski at a distance.
Kalishevski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pennanen.
Juho Pennanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen scores with the left hand. Kalishevski knows he should have avoided that one.
Pennanen misses with a few strikes there.
Pennanen misses with a hook.
Jab by Pennanen.
Kalishevski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ivan Kalishevski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalishevski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pennanen is looking to chop away at Kalishevski's legs.
Kalishevski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pennanen can pounce on him.
Pennanen works the jab nicely.
Pennanen throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalishevski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pennanen but Pennanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kalishevski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pennanen.
Pennanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kalishevski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pennanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kalishevski scrambles back to his feet.
Kalishevski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pennanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kalishevski somewhat.
Kalishevski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kalishevski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juho Pennanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pennanen, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juho Pennanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angola Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saukko's entrance music is Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan . A fine choice. Bob has chosen Im Too Sexy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Per Saukko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Per Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angola Bob!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saukko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Saukko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saukko misses with a few strikes there.
Saukko wants to land a leg kick but Bob is out of range.
Saukko throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Saukko misses with a low kick.
Saukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saukko gets the takedown into side control.
Saukko tries to move to mount but Bob blocks the move with his legs.
An elbow from Saukko crashes against the mat.
Bob is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob prevents Saukko from moving into mount.
Bob is not content to let Saukko control the position.
Bob can't do much from the bottom here.
Saukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bob keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Saukko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Saukko advances to mount.
Saukko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bob is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko prevents Bob from getting the reversal.
Saukko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Saukko lands a big shot there that rocks Bob but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko wants to control the pace but Bob is squirming around nicely.
Saukko goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bob turns into him and now he's in Saukko's guard.
Bob seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Saukko 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.
Bob throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bob checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saukko, as that shot connected.
Saukko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bob sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saukko somewhat.
Bob works the jab nicely.
Bob connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saukko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob defending well as Saukko loads up on a big left hand.
Saukko moves out of range of the leg kick from Bob.
Saukko throws out a leg kick but Bob moves out of range and Saukko only half commits.
Bob sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bob throws a leg kick
and Saukko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saukko looks for the body kick but Bob saw that one coming.
Saukko tries to score with a low kick but Bob moves his leg out of the way.
Saukko thows a leg kick but Bob checks it
and Bob counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Angola Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saukko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bob has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saukko misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko looks for the body kick but Bob saw that one coming.
Bob checks a leg kick.
Saukko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saukko throws a leg kick
and Bob counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Saukko.
Saukko throws a low kick but Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saukko. Saukko obviously looking to wear him down.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saukko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob blocks a head kick by Saukko.
Saukko throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Saukko throws the kick towards the body but Bob avoids it.
Saukko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bob.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saukko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saukko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saukko throws a front kick aimed at Bob's knee but Bob avoids it well.
Per Saukko is winning the standup battle so far.
Bob misses with a hook. Saukko ducked under it nicely.
Saukko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saukko throws a low kick but Bob moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Bob checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bob has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bob punishes Saukko's body with a nice straight punch.
Saukko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob lands a jab to Saukko's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Horrible takedown by Saukko or perhaps it was just good defense by Bob which made him look bad.
Saukko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saukko moves out of range of the strikes.
Saukko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saukko scores with a nice right hand.
Bob throws a head kick but Saukko moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Saukko.
Saukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Per Saukko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saukko.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Saukko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bob throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bob misses with a body shot.
Saukko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saukko checks a leg kick.
Saukko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bob under the eye.
Saukko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bob throws a solid leg kick but Saukko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bob.
Good leg kick by Saukko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saukko moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob moves out of range of the leg kick from Saukko.
Saukko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bob's waist but Bob gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saukko off to one side.
Bob avoids the head kick by Saukko.
Saukko throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob motions for Saukko to come forward. Bob throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saukko moves out of range of the leg kick from Bob.
Saukko wants to slow Bob down by chopping away at his legs.
Saukko tries to land a front kick but Bob steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bob misses with a looping left.
Saukko tries a low kick but Bob avoids it.
Saukko shoots in looking for a takedown. Bob tries to sprawl out of it but Saukko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bob manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Angola Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko throws a leg kick that misses.
Bob bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saukko's head.
Saukko looks to land a combination but Bob avoids it well.
Saukko tries to score with a low kick but Bob moves his leg out of the way.
Saukko throws a leg kick but Bob moved away.
Bob 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.
Bob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saukko.
Saukko moves forwards but Bob connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saukko sizes up Bob with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws a body punch but Saukko moves out of range.
Bob takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bob throws a leg kick but Saukko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saukko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saukko.
Bob wants to land a leg kick but Saukko is out of range.
Bob tries to score with a low kick but Saukko moves his leg out of the way.
Bob throws a head kick but Saukko moves out of range.
Saukko throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Saukko looks for the body kick but Bob saw that one coming.
Saukko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko is pressing down on Bob's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bob is holding on for now.
Saukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bob keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saukko working over Bob with some ground and pound. Bob looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saukko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saukko wants to take a breather but Bob is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Per Saukko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saukko 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 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Per Saukko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pabpy Obeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Struthers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obeh comes to the cage accompanied by Quake 2 Big Guns. Lee Struthers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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29
162 lbs
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169 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pabpy Obeh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lee Struthers!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Obeh.
Some wild striking there from Obeh.
Struthers is looking to land body kicks.
Obeh throws a head kick that misses.
Obeh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Struthers throws a body punch but Obeh moves out of range.
Struthers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Obeh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Obeh struggling a bit here.
Obeh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Struthers is thwarting Obeh's attempts to control the position.
Obeh is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struthers works his way into side control.
Obeh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Struthers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Obeh's head.
Struthers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Obeh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Obeh wants to sweep but no luck.
Obeh is working hard here to advance position.
Struthers trying to control but Obeh is working from the bottom.
Obeh trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obeh punching from the bottom.
Obeh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Obeh has his foot on Struthers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Struthers works his way back into a safe position though.
Obeh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Obeh manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struthers tries to reverse the position but Obeh maintains control.
Struthers sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Struthers is not content to let Obeh control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obeh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Struthers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Struthers.
Obeh slips nicely into half guard.
Obeh wants to pass to mount but Struthers is defending the position.
Struthers moves into full guard.
Struthers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Obeh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obeh throws a big right hand that misses.
Struthers 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.
Struthers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obeh wants to control from the top but Struthers keeps moving.
Struthers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Obeh's guard.
Struthers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obeh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Obeh is trying to control the position but Struthers postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obeh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obeh working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pabpy Obeh 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.
Obeh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obeh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obeh checks a leg kick nicely.
Obeh throws a right and a left that Struthers avoids nicely.
Obeh stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Obeh.
Struthers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obeh finds it's way round the side to connect with Struthers's head.
Obeh avoids the body shot from Struthers.
Obeh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Struthers lands a glancing blow to the side of Obeh's head.
Obeh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Struthers.
Obeh slips a jab from Struthers.
Struthers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obeh just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struthers thows a body shot but no joy.
Struthers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obeh's head backwards.
A jab from Struthers does it's job there.
Struthers cracks Obeh with an open hand slap.
Obeh throws a big shot that misses.
Lee Struthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obeh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Obeh throws a sloppy head kick and Struthers moves out of range easily.
Struthers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Obeh.
Struthers cracks a nice hook into Obeh's ribs.
Obeh lands with a right hand.
Struthers is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struthers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obeh manages to avoid it.
Struthers is still on wobbly legs! Can Obeh finish him?
Struthers throws a sloppy body shot
and Obeh counters with a crisp right that sends Struthers to the canvas! Obeh follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pabpy Obeh!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maykel Awang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Kusimuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kusimuki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by National Anthem Of Japan. 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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203 lbs
17 - 8 - 1 |
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190 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 8 - 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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takeshi Kusimuki!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awang Bang shoots for a takedown but Kusimuki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kusimuki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kusimuki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kusimuki throws a head kick but Awang Bang moves out of range.
Awang Bang throws a nice looking combination but Kusimuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Awang Bang does no damage.
Awang Bang gets a takedown into half guard.
Kusimuki is trying to stand up here but Awang Bang is controlling him well.
Awang Bang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Awang Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kusimuki has one foot on Awang Bang's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusimuki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Awang Bang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kusimuki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kusimuki lands a shoulder strike.
Awang Bang is trying to break the clinch but Kusimuki is controlling him.
Awang Bang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki lands with a right to the head.
Kusimuki struggles to land a body shot inside as Awang Bang controls his hands.
Awang Bang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki has Awang Bang pressed against the cage.
Awang Bang can't find room to land a body shot as Kusimuki controls the action.
Kusimuki throws a punch but it's blocked by Awang Bang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki works on Awang Bang's body with a couple of short punches.
Kusimuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Awang Bang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kusimuki has him pressed against the cage.
Kusimuki taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Kusimuki.
Awang Bang is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kusimuki as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kusimuki.
Awang Bang looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykel Awang Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kusimuki lands with a right to the head.
Kusimuki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Awang Bang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kusimuki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kusimuki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Awang Bang backwards.
Kusimuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kusimuki swings wildly with an uppercut but Awang Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki is trying to maintain a safe position but Awang Bang gets an underhook and turns Kusimuki into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Awang Bang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kusimuki.
Awang Bang blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kusimuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Awang Bang.
Kusimuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kusimuki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kusimuki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kusimuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Awang Bang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kusimuki tries to throw a body punch but Awang Bang avoids it by throwing Kusimuki back against the cage.
Awang Bang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Awang Bang is rocked!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oh Awang Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Awang Bang can't break the clinch.
Awang Bang seems to have got his legs back now.
Kusimuki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kusimuki lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kusimuki scores with a hook to the body.
Kusimuki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Awang Bang backwards.
Kusimuki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kusimuki throws a big uppercut that drops Awang Bang! More strikes from Kusimuki and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Awang Bang lies dazed against the cage as Kusimuki celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Kusimuki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Treehorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mc Jitus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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24
222 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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213 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackie Treehorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mc Jitus!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitus has Treehorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Jitus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Treehorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jitus backwards.
Treehorn lands a nice shot to the body.
Treehorn digs a right hand underneath Jitus's ribcage. Jitus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jitus tries to throw a body punch but Treehorn avoids it by throwing Jitus back against the cage.
Jitus working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Treehorn.
Treehorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jitus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Treehorn lands a body shot.
Jitus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Treehorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Treehorn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jitus tries to work over Treehorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jitus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jitus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Treehorn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Treehorn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Treehorn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Treehorn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Treehorn.
A short right from Treehorn on the inside.
It looks like Mc Jitus has been cut.
Jitus misses with an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Treehorn.
Jitus looks gassed!
A left hand lands to the body for Treehorn.
Jitus scores with a shot to the side of Treehorn's head.
Treehorn lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Treehorn lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Treehorn.
Jitus is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Treehorn as the two fighters clinch.
Jitus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Treehorn has him pressed against the cage.
Jitus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Treehorn after a bit of a struggle.
Treehorn stalling in the clinch.
Jitus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Treehorn's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Treehorn.
Jitus is rocked!
Treehorn pushes Jitus against the cage. Treehorn is working some dirty boxing. Treehorn pushes off with a quick right hook! Jitus goes down! Jitus tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Treehorn moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackie Treehorn!
A victorious Jackie Treehorn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Delinquent Habits - Tres Delinquentes . Mugabe has chosen The Zimbabwean National Anthem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
223 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
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210 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Mugabe!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mugabe counters with a right hand to the body.
Belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mugabe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belfort.
Belfort missing with a left hand there. Mugabe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Belfort misses
and Mugabe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mugabe throws a body punch but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort fails with a takedown attempt.
Mugabe scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Mugabe.
Belfort moves forwards but Mugabe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Belfort misses.
Mugabe moves out of range of the strikes.
Belfort jabs Mugabe right on the nose. Mugabe blinks but takes it well.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mugabe as he avoids it easily.
Rob Mugabe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belfort throws a lazy uppercut
and Mugabe counters with a straight right hand.
Mugabe checks a low kick from Belfort.
Mugabe throws the left hand but Belfort avoids the punch easily.
Belfort swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mugabe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belfort throws a big shot that misses.
Belfort throws a looping overhand right but Mugabe ducks down to avoid it.
Belfort closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mugabe to the mat! Mugabe manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mugabe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe keeping full guard, as Belfort tries to pass.
Belfort postures up in Mugabe's guard and throws a big left but Mugabe blocks it.
Mugabe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Belfort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mugabe is keeping the position for now.
Belfort drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mugabe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mugabe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mugabe!
Mugabe wants to stand but Belfort has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort trying to remain calm as Mugabe controls from the top position.
Mugabe tries to advance to mount but Belfort denies him.
Belfort sneaks back into half guard.
Belfort tries to get to full guard but Mugabe has control of the leg.
Mugabe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Belfort wants to get back to full guard but Mugabe has passed into side control.
Mugabe just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mugabe off and has taken his back!
Belfort has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mugabe has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Belfort is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Mugabe with him. Mugabe is trying to defend but Belfort has an arm under the chin now! Mugabe grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vitor Belfort!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaru Hideki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Loman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Teuvo Loman - Helsinki City Boy. Hideki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sparzanza - Temple Of The Red - Eyed Pigs. Masaru Hideki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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178 lbs
14 - 2 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teuvo Loman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Masaru Hideki!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hideki missing with a left hand there. Loman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hideki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Loman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hideki moves away.
Hideki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hideki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loman is defended easily by Hideki.
Hideki misses with a body shot.
Hideki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Loman at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hideki swings for the body but Loman moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Loman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hideki - the referee stops the clock and Loman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hideki. Loman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Loman throws a shot from downtown. Hideki moves away and avoids it.
Hideki just misses with a punch to the body.
Hideki feints and then cracks Loman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Loman down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hideki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Loman moves away from the strike by Hideki.
Hideki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hideki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Loman is breathing heavily.
Hideki clinches up with Loman and pushes him back against the cage.
Loman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hideki has him pressed against the cage.
Loman avoids a wild elbow strike from Hideki.
Hideki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hideki stuns Loman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Loman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Masaru Hideki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hideki lands a left and a right that sends Loman crashing to the canvas! Hideki dives into mount looking to finish!
Loman is rocked!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A big strike lands for Hideki! That's really hurt Loman and he's turned his back - Hideki keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hideki jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masaru Hideki!
After winning the bout, Masaru Hideki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Svetnela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svetnela comes to the cage accompanied by Angel of Death by Slayer. Murray has chosen Big Strong Bosss by SWANS as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 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
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Svetnela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cameron Murray!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svetnela throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Svetnela works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Svetnela.
Svetnela lands a head kick!
It looks like Cameron Murray has been cut.
Svetnela scores with a nice head shot.
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!
A lazy left from Murray finds it's target.
Murray attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good shot there by Murray.
Murray scores with a one two! Svetnela had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Svetnela throws a sloppy head kick and Murray moves out of range easily.
Svetnela misses with a body shot.
Murray takes a swing at Svetnela's ribcage but misses.
Svetnela tries to land a front kick but Murray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Svetnela pushes Murray away with a front kick.
Murray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Svetnela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray throws a head kick but Svetnela moves out of range.
Svetnela comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cameron Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Svetnela moved out of range.
Svetnela avoids a punch combination nicely.
Svetnela checks a low kick from Murray.
Murray blocks a head kick by Svetnela.
Murray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Svetnela momentarily.
Murray moves out of range of the body kick from Svetnela.
Svetnela misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Murray cracks Svetnela with a good jab.
Svetnela attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murray 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 Svetnela has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Svetnela and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Svetnela throws a low kick but Murray avoids it.
Murray throws the left hand but Svetnela avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray moves into range and clinches up with Svetnela.
Svetnela missing with knees to the body.
Svetnela swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Svetnela.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Svetnela can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Svetnela misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow.
Svetnela utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Svetnela lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svetnela creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murray tries to circle away but Svetnela has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svetnela.
Svetnela throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Svetnela missing with knees to the body.
Murray prevents a body shot from Svetnela.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svetnela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Svetnela looking to throw knees to the head but Murray is blocking nicely.
Svetnela is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murray is defending well for now.
Murray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Svetnela controls his hands.
Murray tries to circle away but Svetnela has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svetnela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svetnela is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Svetnela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cameron Murray's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murray blocks a head kick by Svetnela.
Murray tries to clinch up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Svetnela 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 Murray has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murray and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murray checks a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Murray.
Svetnela misses with a shot to the body
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Svetnela misses with a body kick.
Svetnela has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Svetnela there as he acknowledges the shot.
Svetnela swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Svetnela works Murray's body with a nice hook.
Murray tries to clinch but Svetnela moves out of range.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Svetnela's head but Svetnela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Svetnela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Svetnela can pounce on him.
Svetnela slips a jab and a cross from Murray.
Murray misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
Svetnela scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Murray blocks the leg kick.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Svetnela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svetnela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svetnela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murray.
Igor Svetnela is winning the standup battle so far.
Svetnela throws a leg kick but Murray sees it coming and moves out of range.
Svetnela looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Svetnela checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Svetnela fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Svetnela takes one on the button.
Murray avoids the body shot from Svetnela.
Murray lands with an overhand left.
Svetnela misses with a low kick.
Svetnela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murray checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svetnela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray scores with a sloppy right hand. Svetnela should have avoided that one.
Svetnela is looking to wear down Murray with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Svetnela stalks Murray and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murray's face. Murray staggers backwards, shaken.
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murray tries to bum rush Svetnela with a series of wild strikes but Svetnela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Svetnela goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svetnela.
Murray misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Svetnela misses.
Murray swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Svetnela throws a chopping leg kick but Murray manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Svetnela.
Murray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Svetnela is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray moves out of range of the leg kick from Svetnela.
Cameron Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svetnela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Murray tried to score with a low kick but Svetnela checks it.
Murray lands with a good body shot.
Murray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svetnela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Murray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svetnela.
Svetnela throws a low kick but Murray avoids it.
Svetnela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Murray is looking to clinch.
Murray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray rushes Svetnela and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray taking a breather.
Murray looking for a takedown.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svetnela prevents a body shot from Murray.
Murray lands a body punch.
Murray tries to work over Svetnela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svetnela lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Svetnela lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cameron Murray's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Murray tries to clinch up.
Svetnela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray tries to clinch up but Svetnela circles away and keeps his distance.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svetnela.
Murray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Svetnela instigates a clinch.
Svetnela dodges an elbow strike from Murray.
Svetnela working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murray working hard to break the clinch.
Svetnela keeps control of Murray as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Svetnela blocks an uppercut.
Murray is trying to push Svetnela away but Svetnela has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svetnela throws a head punch that misses.
Svetnela is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murray is defending well for now.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Svetnela working aggressively here.
Murray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Svetnela struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Murray is trying to push Svetnela away but Svetnela has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murray can't break the clinch.
Svetnela working aggressively here.
Murray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svetnela pushes off an throws an elbow but Murray leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murray tries to circle away but Svetnela has him pinned against the cage.
Svetnela missing with knees to the body.
Svetnela tries to land knees in the clinch but Murray avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Svetnela.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murray.
Murray is looking for a takedown.
Svetnela lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray blocking some punches.
Svetnela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Svetnela swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Svetnela avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage.
Svetnela scores with a knee to the head.
Murray is leaning against Svetnela and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murray holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murray prevents a body shot from Svetnela.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Svetnela.
Svetnela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svetnela is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Svetnela controls the action.
Murray blocks a body shot from Svetnela.
Murray is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Svetnela is defending well.
Svetnela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svetnela lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svetnela pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Svetnela misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Svetnela showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Svetnela 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Svetnela!
Our winner, Igor Svetnela, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harjan Varsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koski comes to the cage accompanied by Catatonic Overload - Heavyweight . Varsi has chosen Hiski Salomaa - Tiskarin polkka as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomi Koski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harjan Varsi!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Varsi lands a head shot.
Varsi scores with the left hand. Koski knows he should have avoided that one.
Varsi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koski looks to score with a jab to the body but Varsi is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Varsi blocks the leg kick.
Varsi throws a right hand that Koski ducks under and follows up with a left that Koski also avoids with ease.
Koski tries to clinch but Varsi is having none of it.
Koski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Varsi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koski under the eye.
Koski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Varsi manages to avoid it.
Varsi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Varsi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koski. Koski obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varsi misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Varsi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tomi Koski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varsi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koski doesn't seem bothered though.
Harjan Varsi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koski's corner calls for a 1-2. Koski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Varsi blocks a leg kick.
Varsi cracks Koski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Varsi blocks a leg kick.
Varsi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Varsi.
Varsi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koski wants to clinch up but Varsi keeps it at a distance.
Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Varsi.
Koski throws a poor cross that misses
letting Varsi counter with a right hand.
Varsi misses with a straight right.
Koski tries a low kick but Varsi avoids it.
Koski tries a head kick but it misses.
Koski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Varsi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varsi moves out of range of the body kick.
Varsi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Varsi wants it to stay on the feet.
Varsi looks to score with a jab to the body but Koski is just out of range.
Koski misses with a hook
and Varsi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
Koski throws an off balance right hand
and Varsi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Varsi slips under a jab from Koski.
Koski throws a big shot that misses.
Varsi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varsi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koski. Koski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Koski thuds his right hand into Varsi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koski wants to clinch.
Varsi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Koski misses.
Varsi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Varsi.
Varsi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Varsis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by Koski. That's going to slow Varsi down.
Koski throws a right hand that Varsi ducks under and follows up with a left that Varsi also avoids with ease.
Koski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Varsi.
Varsi throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters circling a little - Koski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koski misses the shot to the body.
Varsi misses with a looping left.
Varsi connects with a right hand. Koski shakes it off.
Koski slips a straight right by Varsi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varsi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koski lands a leg kick that knocks Varsi off balance momentarily.
Varsi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koski avoids the body shot from Varsi.
Koski tests Varsi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koski misses with a low kick.
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 Tomi Koski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Varsi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Varsi misses the shot to the body.
Koski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Varsi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koski.
Varsi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Varsi lands a nice hook to Koski's body. Koski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Varsi slips under a jab from Koski.
Varsi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Horrible takedown by Koski or perhaps it was just good defense by Varsi which made him look bad.
Koski throws a body punch but Varsi moves out of range.
Harjan Varsi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Varsi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Koski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koski. Varsi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varsi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koski tries a head kick but it misses.
Varsi avoids the head kick by Koski.
Koski misses with a low kick.
Koski throws a wild body kick that Varsi sees coming a mile off.
Koski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varsi.
Varsi works Koski's body with a nice hook.
Koski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Varsi throws a body punch but Koski moves out of range.
Koski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koski 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 Varsi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Varsi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varsi.
A big right from Koski misses.
Varsi throws out a powerful jab.
Jab by Varsi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski needs to keep his hands up - Varsi had a free shot at his head there.
Varsi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koski scores with a punch to the head.
Varsi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Varsi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Varsi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Varsi's corner calls for a 1-2. Varsi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski scores with a nice strike.
Varsi thows a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown by Koski or perhaps it was just good defense by Varsi which made him look bad.
Koski moves out of range as Varsi strikes.
Varsi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koski.
Varsi avoids the body shot from Koski.
Jab by Varsi.
Koski throws a front kick aimed at Varsi's knee but Varsi avoids it well.
Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koski throws a head kick that Varsi semi-blocks.
Varsi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Varsi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koski's hands.
Koski misses with a low kick as Varsi jumps back.
Varsi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Koski is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koski misses with a head kick.
Oh Koski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Varsi counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Koski! He's just covering up as Varsi starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harjan Varsi!
A determined Harjan Varsi didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Torquemada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torquemada comes to the cage accompanied by High On Fire - Rumors of War. 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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208 lbs
18 - 3 - 1 |
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28
212 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xavier Torquemada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torquemada misses with a hook
and Nogueira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nogueira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Torquemada scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Ricardo Nogueira has been cut.
Xavier Torquemada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torquemada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torquemada lands with a shot to the body.
Torquemada tries to score with a low kick but Nogueira moves his leg out of the way.
Torquemada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torquemada drops Nogueira with a right and a left! Torquemada comes rushing in but Nogueira regains his composure and manages to keep Torquemada in guard.
Nogueira is rocked!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Torquemada postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nogueira covers up, he's hurt! Torquemada keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Torquemada and the ref steps in to end the fight! Torquemada can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Torquemada!
Xavier Torquemada decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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FIGHT
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