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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch DeLoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Mike Barnes 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Butch DeLoria!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Barnes.
DeLoria throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeLoria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes looks to land a combination but DeLoria avoids it well.
DeLoria misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeLoria misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of DeLoria 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeLoria is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DeLoria throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barnes prevents DeLoria from improving his position.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but DeLoria defends it.
DeLoria is trying to get back to full guard.
DeLoria looking for submissions off his back.
DeLoria gets full guard.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DeLoria's guard.
DeLoria actively working from the bottom here.
DeLoria pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLoria blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.
Barnes prevents DeLoria from standing back up.
Barnes is pressing down on DeLoria's thigh, looking to free his foot. DeLoria is holding on for now.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeLoria is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is thwarting DeLoria's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeLoria pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
DeLoria tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of DeLoria's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but DeLoria is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes moves into full mount! DeLoria won't be happy about that!
DeLoria really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Barnes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns DeLoria that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
DeLoria is rocked!
Barnes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
DeLoria is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked DeLoria badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Barnes around the waist but Barnes pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Barnes is the winner by TKO! Barnes jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Barnes!
Mike Barnes took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Goat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goat comes to the cage accompanied by Impaled Nazarene - Cult of the Goat. Hayes has chosen The Black Wings of Apocalypse 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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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Goat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goat feints and then cracks Hayes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hayes down.
Goat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goat showed some decent athleticism there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hayes wants to get back to full guard but Goat has mounted him!
Goat wants to control the pace but Hayes is squirming around nicely.
Hayes is in a horrible position here. Goat smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like Lincoln Hayes has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hayes is squirming around, avoiding Goat's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat throwing strikes here but Hayes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hayes is bucking up trying to escape but Goat cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hayes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Goat.
Goat throws some wild stikes that Hayes manages to avoid easily.
Goat punching from mount but Hayes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Goat there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Goat lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hayes hang on?
Hayes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hayes is looking to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Goat.
Goat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hayes is looking to escape.
Hayes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat working Hayes over with strikes here.
Hayes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goat landing strikes, looking to finish!
Goat cracks Hayes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That has opened up Lincoln Hayes's cut even more.
Goat throwing strikes but Hayes recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Hayes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goat scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goat is looking for a kimura but Hayes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goat to get the leverage.
Goat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goat scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hayes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hayes wants to improve his position but Goat is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goat throwing shots but Hayes is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Goat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Hayes'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.
Hayes slaps away a takedown attempt from Goat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hayes misses with a low kick.
Hayes looks to land a left hand but Goat moved out of range nicely.
A leg kick checked by Goat.
Goat dodges the punch combination from Hayes.
Goat walks into a left hand.
Goat 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.
Hayes walks into a stiff left hand from Goat.
Lincoln Hayes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hayes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goat was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayes.
A head kick by Hayes misses
and Goat counters with a good low kick that Hayes was not able to check.
Goat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hayes. That did some damage!
Goat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayes was well out of range. Poor timing from Goat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Goat misses
and Hayes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goat 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.
Goat clinches up with Hayes and pushes him back against the cage.
Goat manages to break the clinch.
Goat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayes can do to turn this around?
Hayes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hayes is looking to clinch but Goat is avoiding it.
Goat tries to move into range but Hayes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Hayes.
Hayes is looking to slow Goat down with leg kicks.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goat as he avoids it easily.
Goat looks for the body kick but Hayes saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes thuds his shin into the meat of Goat's side.
Goat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Goat does no damage.
Goat wants to slow Hayes down by chopping away at his legs.
Goat misses with a kick to the body.
Hayes gets a double leg takedown into Goat's guard.
Goat looking for a sweep. Not yet Goat, not yet.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Goat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goat wants to sweep here but Hayes controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hayes defends well.
Goat manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hayes holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Goat tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries to hold on but Goat pushes him away.
Hayes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lincoln Hayes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Billy Goat!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Billy Goat made sure he mentioned Undead clothing. All items 10$, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Burke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Punani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burke comes into the arena with Discoboys - I came for you blaring out of the sound system. Harry Punani told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Solomon Burke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Punani!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punani swings for the body but Burke moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Punani.
Burke scores with a spinning back kick!
Burke tries to clinch there but Punani circles away.
Burke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burke. Punani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burke slips a straight right by Punani.
Punani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punani with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burke tries to clinch there but Punani circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burke - that will leave a mark!
Punani swings for the body but Burke moves out of range.
Punani throws a hook to the side of Burke's head but Burke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani swinging wildly here.
Punani misses with a hook.
Punani gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burke counters with a body kick that stops Punani in his tracks momentarily.
Burke scores with a shot to the body.
Punani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burke is out of range.
The fighters circling - Punani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Punani takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Punani looks gassed!
Burke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burke scores with the left hand. Punani knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Burke tenderised Punani's leg. Punani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Punani checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burke lands a leg kick that knocks Punani off balance momentarily.
Burke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burke tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burke. That's going to slow Punani down.
A good leg kick by Burke.
Burke slips under a jab.
Burke digs a good body shot into Punani's ribs.
Punani throws a leg kick but Burke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burke wants it to stay on the feet.
Burke scores with a jab to the body.
Burke takes a swing at Punani's ribcage but misses.
Burke scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burke tries to land a front kick but Punani steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burke moves into the clinch successfully.
Punani misses with the head strike.
Burke digs a right hand underneath Punani's ribcage. Punani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Punani prevents a body shot from Burke.
Burke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Punani connects with a leg kick. Burke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A cross from Punani lands.
Punani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burke can pounce on him.
Punani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punani throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punani checks a low kick from Burke.
Punani throws a low kick, looking for Burke's leg but Burke calmly moves out of range.
Burke moves out of range as Punani strikes.
Punani drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burke is pushing Punani's head away, looking to escape. Punani manages to hold on to the position though.
Punani creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Burke sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Punani creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Burke sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Punani taking a breather here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punani throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Burke dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Burke connects with a body shot that sends Punani's belly button to the back.
Punani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burke throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Punani crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burke - the referee stops the clock and Punani gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burke. Punani manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Burke checks the leg kick.
Punani misses with an uppercut. Burke saw that one coming.
Punani misses with an uppercut
and Burke counters with a low kick, right behind Punani 's knee.
Burke swings for the body but Punani moves out of range.
Burke lands a nice looking body shot.
Burke moves to clinch but Punani breaks away
and Punani counters by moving into the clinch.
Punani working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Punani scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harry Punani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani throws a combination that misses
and Burke counters with a nice kick to the body.
Punani is breathing heavily.
Burke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Punani will feel that in the morning.
Burke takes the fight into the clinch.
Burke breaks from the clinch.
Burke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punani was well out of range. Poor timing from Burke.
Burke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Punani back to the cage. Burke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Punani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Burke.
Burke misses with a wild body shot.
Punani shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burke. Punani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burke can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Punani's calf.
Burke tries to work over Punani's front leg with a kick but Punani checks it.
Solomon Burke is winning the standup battle so far.
Burke moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burke.
Burke scores with a hook to the body. Punani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burke throws a front kick aimed at Punani's knee but Punani avoids it well.
Burke jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Burke.
Burke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Punani will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke tries to close the distance and clinch but Punani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good work by Punani as he checks the leg kick.
Burke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Punani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Punani 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.
Burke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punani can do to turn this around?
Burke throws a nice looking combination but Punani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Punani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burke counters with a leg kick.
Punani blocks a head kick by Burke.
Burke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Punani has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burke.
Punani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burke counters with a good, hard body kick but Punani shrugs it off.
Burke throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burke throws out a leg kick but Punani moves out of range and Burke only half commits.
Burke moves out of range of the body kick from Punani.
Punani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Punani blocks the body kick.
Punani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burke moves in looking to clinch but Punani pushes him off.
Punani looks to score with a jab to the body but Burke is just out of range.
Burke lands a right hook to the body.
Burke just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punani takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Punani blocks a head kick by Burke.
That kick from Burke tenderised Punani's leg. Punani is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Burke dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Punani checks a leg kick.
Punani throws the kick towards the body but Burke avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Burke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Burke scores with a spinning back kick!
Good leg kick by Burke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burke is looking to wear down Punani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Punani's sensitive parts.
Burke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Punani circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burke scores with a shot to the body.
Punani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke throws a lazy right hand but Punani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Punani 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.
Punani blocks the body kick.
Burke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burke connects with a leg kick. Punani looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burke digs a good body shot into Punani's ribs.
Burke clinches up with Punani and pushes him back against the cage.
Burke tries to work over Punani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Burke lands with a right to the head.
Burke lands with a left to the head.
Burke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burke wants to get back to striking at distance but Punani won't allow it.
Burke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Solomon Burke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Punani avoids it.
Burke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burke lands a left hand.
Harry Punani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burke.
Punani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Punani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Punani blocks an uppercut.
Burke lands a hook that snaps the head of Punani backwards.
Punani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Punani throws a leg kick but Burke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burke looks to land a body kick but Punani moved away.
Punani throws a body punch but Burke moves out of range.
Punani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Punani fails to land the takedown.
Burke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punani takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Punani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burke was well out of range. Poor timing from Punani.
Punani keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Punani is out of range and Burke settles back down.
A shot to the body from Punani misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burke scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punani just misses with a punch to the body.
Punani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Punani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burke is looking to slow Punani down with leg kicks.
Punani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burke was well out of range. Poor timing from Punani.
Burke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Punani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Punani fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punani steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burke. That one must have hurt.
Burke thumps Punani with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Burke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burke, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Burke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Alavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalle Kala has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mauri Alavaara's chin.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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World class 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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Alavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kala!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alavaara.
Kala closes the distance and clinches up with Alavaara, looking for a takedown. Kala pushes Alavaara against the cage but Alavaara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alavaara lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick from Alavaara lands but Kala takes it in his stride.
Alavaara throws a sloppy head kick and Kala moves out of range easily.
Alavaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alavaara manages to avoid it.
Kala loads up on a big right hand but Alavaara slips the punch.
Kala slips a jab from Alavaara.
Kala swinging wildly here.
Kala looks to score with a jab to the body but Alavaara is just out of range.
Alavaara throws a right hand that misses
and Kala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala scores with a sloppy right hand. Alavaara should have avoided that one.
Alavaara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kala tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alavaara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kala somewhat.
Kala fails with the takedown.
Mauri Alavaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kala.
Kala misses with a body shot.
Alavaara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alavaara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara throws a series of punches but Kala avoids them all with ease.
Kala fails with a takedown attempt.
Kala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alavaara manages to avoid it.
Alavaara lands with a good body shot.
Kala lands with an overhand left.
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!
Kala 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.
Alavaara blocks a jab.
Alavaara lands with a shot to the body.
Alavaara walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala throws a sloppy body shot
and Alavaara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kala scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Alavaara does it's job there.
Alavaara lands with an uppercut that bounces Kala off the cage and back into range.
Kala drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kala lands a couple of digs.
Alavaara seems keen to control Kala's posture.
Kala trying to control but Alavaara is working from the bottom.
Kala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alavaara is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alavaara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kala postures up.
Kala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mauri Alavaara just wasn't active enough.
Alavaara tries to land a leg kick but Kala saw it coming and moves away.
Alavaara tries to work over Kala's front leg with a kick but Kala checks it.
Kala digs a good hook to Alavaara's body.
Kala throws a hook to the side of Alavaara's head but Alavaara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kala.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kala cracks Alavaara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alavaara pinned against the cage. Alavaara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Mauri Alavaara will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Alavaara. Kala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alavaara ducks under a wild hook from Kala.
Alavaara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kala manages to avoid it.
Kala throws the left hand but Alavaara avoids the punch easily.
Alavaara avoids the body shot from Kala.
Alavaara throws a low kick, looking for Kala's leg but Kala calmly moves out of range.
Alavaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kala lands with a good body shot.
Alavaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alavaara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kala darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alavaara is not content to let Kala control the position.
Kala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alavaara keeps working.
Alavaara wants to control but Kala is keeping busy.
Alavaara controlling the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kala misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara throws a head kick but Kala moves out of range.
Kala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alavaara - that will leave a mark!
Kala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alavaara avoids the body shot from Kala.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alavaara. That's going to slow Kala down.
Kala keeps the fight on the outside.
Alavaara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alavaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kala.
Alavaara lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alavaara.
It looks like Kalle Kala has been cut.
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!
Kala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala ducks right into an uppercut from Alavaara.
Alavaara lands a nice shot to the body.
Alavaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kala.
Alavaara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alavaara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kala is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alavaara rather than just go for the knockout.
Alavaara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kala shoots in for a takedown but Alavaara shows good takedown defense.
Kala takes a swing at Alavaara's ribcage but misses.
Alavaara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alavaara at a distance.
Alavaara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alavaara slips a jab from Kala.
Alavaara slips a straight right by Kala.
Alavaara throws a looping overhand right but Kala ducks down to avoid it.
Alavaara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alavaara.
Kala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alavaara fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Alavaara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kala's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alavaara jabs Kala right on the nose. Kala blinks but takes it well.
A punch lands to the side of Alavaara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mauri Alavaara is winning the standup battle so far.
Kala lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alavaara counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alavaara.
Alavaara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alavaara takes a swing at Kala's ribcage but misses.
Alavaara misses with a body shot.
Kala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Alavaara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alavaara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alavaara looks to score with a jab to the body but Kala is just out of range.
Alavaara throws a nice looking combination but Kala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kala throws out a loose jab but Alavaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alavaara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Alavaara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alavaara throws out the jab.
Alavaara misses with a series of wild punches.
Mauri Alavaara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alavaara looks for the body kick but Kala saw that one coming.
Alavaara lands a high kick!
Kala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alavaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Kala.
Alavaara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alavaara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alavaara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alavaara slips under a jab.
Alavaara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala misses with a wild body shot.
Kala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No luck for Kala with that takedown attempt.
Kala misses with a straight right.
Alavaara lands with a shot to the body.
Alavaara lands with a good body shot.
Kalle Kala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alavaara throws a right and a left that Kala avoids nicely.
Kala thows a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alavaara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara avoids the body shot from Kala.
Kala needs to keep his hands up - Alavaara had a free shot at his head there.
Kala shoots for a double leg takedown but Alavaara sprawls well. He's pushed Kala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alavaara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kala circles away quickly and effectively.
Alavaara throws a head kick but Kala moves out of range.
Kala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alavaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Kala.
Kala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alavaara counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kala's knee momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kala. Alavaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alavaara counters with a left and a right that stings Kala.
Alavaara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauri Alavaara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alavaara, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauri Alavaara!
After winning the bout, Mauri Alavaara 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hektor Bombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bombard comes to the cage accompanied by Bonaparte - Boycott Everything . Alistair Overeem acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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186 lbs
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193 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Hektor Bombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bombard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Overeem misses with a straight right.
Bombard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bombard misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Overeem.
Bombard misses with a lunging right hand
and Overeem counters with a leg kick.
Overeem throws a front kick aimed at Bombard's knee but Bombard avoids it well.
Overeem lands a jab.
Bombard throws a lazy uppercut
and Overeem counters with a left to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Overeem.
Bombard just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overeem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bombard.
Overeem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bombard manages to avoid it.
Bombard throws a body punch but Overeem moves out of range.
Bombard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overeem manages to avoid it.
Overeem avoids the body shot from Bombard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem misses with a wild combination.
Overeem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Bombard misses.
Overeem looks to land a body kick but Bombard moved away.
Bombard is looking to wear down Overeem with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Overeem scores with a leg kick.
Overeem throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bombard.
Overeem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bombard scores with a nice head shot.
Overeem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bombard swings for the body but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem misses with a straight right.
Bombard misses with a wild body shot.
Bombard tries to bum rush Overeem with a series of wild strikes but Overeem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Overeem staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bombard throws a series of punches but Overeem avoids them all with ease.
Overeem lands a body shot.
Overeem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Overeem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Overeem thuds his right hand into Bombard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Bombard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Overeem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bombard.
Bombard throws out a loose jab but Overeem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bombard tries to bum rush Overeem with a series of wild strikes but Overeem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Overeem scores with a leg kick.
Bombard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Overeem.
Bombard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Overeem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Overeem walks into a straight right hand from Bombard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Overeem, as that shot connected.
Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bombard throws a lazy right hand but Overeem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Bombard there.
Overeem lands with a shot to the body.
Overeem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bombard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bombard throws a shot from downtown. Overeem moves away and avoids it.
Bombard checks a leg kick.
Overeem ducks under a wild hook from Bombard.
Overeem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Overeem walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bombard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Overeem. Bombard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Overeem misses with a hook.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem misses with a looping right.
Overeem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Overeem. Bombard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bombard connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bombard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bombard swings for the body but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem takes a swing at Bombard's ribcage but misses.
Bombard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Overeem throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bombard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bombard misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bombard lands with a shot to the body.
Overeem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Overeem misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bombard defending well as Overeem loads up on a big left hand.
Overeem lands a body shot.
Overeem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bombard misses with a body shot.
Bombard staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Bombard misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from Overeem.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Bombard misses with a body shot.
Bombard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overeem manages to avoid it.
Bombard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Overeem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bombard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bombard looks to land a right hand but Overeem moved out of range.
Overeem throws a shot to the body.
Overeem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bombard's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem stuns Bombard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Overeem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Overeem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Overeem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bombard.
Overeem misses with a kick to the body.
Bombard misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bombard checks a leg kick.
Overeem looks to score with a jab to the body but Bombard is just out of range.
Bombard loads up on a big right hand but Overeem slips the punch.
Bombard scores with a decent looking hook.
Overeem misses the shot to the body.
Bombard moves out of range as Overeem strikes.
Overeem scores with a jab.
A big left from Bombard misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Overeem cracks the inside of Bombard's front leg.
Bombard lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Bombard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Overeem.
Overeem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Overeem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bombard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Overeem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bombard.
Bombard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Overeem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bombard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Overeem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bombard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Overeem.
Bombard misses with a hook. Overeem ducked under it nicely.
Overeem lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem scores with a jab to the head.
Overeem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Overeem connects with a body shot.
Bombard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch combination from Overeem misses.
Bombard moves away from the strike by Overeem.
Alistair Overeem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bombard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overeem.
Bombard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bombard thows a body shot but no joy.
Bombard misses with a wild body shot.
Bombard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Overeem takes one on the button.
Bombard just misses with a punch to the body.
Overeem digs a good body shot into Bombard's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overeem.
Bombard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bombard throws a jab when Overeem was well out of range.
Bombard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Overeem.
Overeem misses with a body kick.
Overeem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bombard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Overeem.
The fighters circling - Overeem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Overeem misses the shot to the body.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Overeem tenderised Bombard's leg. Bombard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Overeem with a jab.
Bombard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alistair Overeem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Overeem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bombard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Overeem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bombard.
Overeem tries to work over Bombard's front leg with a kick but Bombard checks it.
Overeem avoids the body shot from Bombard.
Overeem walks into a left hand.
Bombard just misses with a punch to the body.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Bombard coming out on top.
Bombard misses the shot to the body.
Bombard thows a body shot but no joy.
Bombard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Overeem under the eye.
Bombard missing with a left hand there. Overeem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Overeem misses.
Overeem throws out a powerful jab.
Overeem looks to land a left hand but Bombard moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombard throws a looping overhand right but Overeem ducks down to avoid it.
Overeem jabs Bombard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Overeem tries to clinch but Bombard is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Bombard.
Overeem throws a hook but Bombard blocks it.
Bombard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Overeem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bombard's head.
Bombard avoids the body shot from Overeem.
Bombard scores with a body shot.
Bombard moves out of range of the strikes.
Bombard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overeem moves away.
Bombard looks to land a left hand but Overeem moved out of range nicely.
Bombard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bombard misses its intended target.
Overeem ducks under a wild hook from Bombard.
Bombard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bombard defending well as Overeem loads up on a big left hand.
Overeem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombard lands with a hook. Overeem tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bombard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Overeem has time to react.
Hektor Bombard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Bombard misses.
Overeem lands a nice hook to Bombard's body. Bombard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Overeem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bombard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Overeem throws a hook but Bombard avoids it easily.
Bombard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Overeem.
Bombard misses with a looping right.
Bombard looks to land a right hand but Overeem moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Overeem.
Overeem is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Overeem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Overeem connects with a high kick.
Bombard looks to land a right hand but Overeem moved out of range.
Overeem throws a hook to the side of Bombard's head but Bombard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Overeem scores with a jab. Bombard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bombard swings for the body but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bombard manages to avoid it.
Overeem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Overeem lunges at Bombard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bombard's hand.
Overeem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bombard's head backwards.
Overeem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bombard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Overeem counters with a good low kick that Bombard was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem moves away from the strike by Bombard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overeem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Overeem as he connects with a hook.
Bombard misses with a hook to the body
and Overeem counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bombard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alistair Overeem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Overeem throws a head kick but Bombard moves out of range.
Bombard misses with a straight left.
Bombard throws a hook but Overeem blocks it.
Overeem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Bombard.
Overeem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Overeem thuds a left hand into Bombard's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alistair Overeem.
Well Overeem has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bing Ka Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Shabadoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wong comes to the cage accompanied by Aegukka. 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bing Ka Wong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Shabadoo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabadoo misses with an uppercut.
Shabadoo clinches up against the cage.
Shabadoo jumps guard and drags Wong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shabadoo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shabadoo is trying to control the position but Wong postures up.
Shabadoo looking for a guillotine here but Wong defends easily.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Shabadoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong trying to control but Shabadoo is working from the bottom.
Bing Ka Wong has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wong throws a series of strikes that have Shabadoo backpedaling.
Shabadoo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wong stuffs the takedown.
Shabadoo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shabadoo misses with a takedown attempt - Wong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wong tries to move into range but Shabadoo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wong throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong lands a nice looking body kick.
Shabadoo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bing Ka Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Shabadoo.
Sloppy strikes from Shabadoo. Those never looked like landing.
Shabadoo tries to land a leg kick but Wong saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Shabadoo misses.
Wong scores with a push kick.
Wong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shabadoo.
Shabadoo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shabadoo misses with a body shot.
Wong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shabadoo misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Wong.
Wong checks a low kick from Shabadoo.
Shabadoo misses with a body shot.
Shabadoo throws a jab when Wong was well out of range.
Wong looks for the body kick but Shabadoo saw that one coming.
Shabadoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wong manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shabadoo, right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shabadoo.
Wong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shabadoo's sensitive parts.
Shabadoo closes the distance but Wong moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shabadoo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shabadoo lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wong keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wong trying to hold on to Shabadoo's head to control him but Shabadoo postures up.
Shabadoo controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shabadoo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wong's head.
Shabadoo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Shabadoo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Wong.
Wong misses with the body kick
and Shabadoo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Bing Ka Wong has been cut.
Shabadoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shabadoo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shabadoo. Wong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shabadoo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shabadoo misses with a body shot.
Shabadoo moves out of range as Wong strikes.
Shabadoo thows a body shot but no joy.
Shabadoo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wong counters with a left to the body.
Joey Shabadoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shabadoo is looking to clinch but Wong is avoiding it.
Shabadoo throws a lazy right hand but Wong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wong misses with a leg kick.
Shabadoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wong counters with a low kick, right behind Shabadoo 's knee.
Wong scores with a punch to the head.
Wong swinging wildly here.
Wong scores with a jab to the body.
Shabadoo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wong tests Shabadoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wong gets tackled into the cage by Shabadoo. Shabadoo maintains the clinch.
Wong manages to break the clinch.
Wong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Wong lands.
Shabadoo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wong delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shabadoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wong checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shabadoo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shabadoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wong but Wong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bing Ka Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Shabadoo.
Wong scores with a punch to the head.
Wong throws a leg kick but Shabadoo moved away.
Shabadoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wong jabs Shabadoo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shabadoo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wong as he jumps to the side.
Wong throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wong lands with a hook. Shabadoo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bing Ka Wong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shabadoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bing Ka Wong is winning the standup battle so far.
Shabadoo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shabadoo. That did some damage!
Shabadoo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wong misses with a body kick.
Wong throws a push kick but Shabadoo slaps the foot to one side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wong 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 Shabadoo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shabadoo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shabadoo.
Shabadoo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wong counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shabadoo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shabadoo throws an off balance right hand
and Wong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shabadoo's knee momentarily.
Wong lands with a good body shot.
Shabadoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wong misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shabadoo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shabadoo misses with a double jab
letting Wong counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shabadoo checks a low kick from Wong.
Wong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shabadoo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bing Ka Wong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bing Ka Wong's cut.
That's time! Wong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shabadoo thows a body shot but no joy.
Shabadoo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shabadoo misses with a looping right.
Shabadoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wong misses with a low kick.
Wong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shabadoo's sensitive parts.
Shabadoo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wong is out of range and Shabadoo settles back down.
Wong throws a leg kick but Shabadoo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wong avoids the body shot from Shabadoo.
Wong thumps Shabadoo with a low kick.
Good work by Shabadoo as he checks the leg kick.
Wong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shabadoo checks a leg kick nicely.
Wong slips under a jab from Shabadoo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shabadoo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shabadoo will feel that in the morning.
Shabadoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shabadoo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wong looks for the body kick but Shabadoo saw that one coming.
Wong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shabadoo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wong. That one must have hurt.
Shabadoo swings for the body but Wong moves out of range.
Shabadoo throws a leg kick
and Wong counters with a stiff right hand.
Wong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shabadoo if he has to take too many more of those.
Shabadoo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong scores with a jab. Shabadoo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shabadoo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shabadoo misses with a body shot.
Shabadoo throws a right hand that Wong ducks under and follows up with a left that Wong also avoids with ease.
Wong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shabadoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shabadoo throws a right hand that misses
and Wong counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shabadoo misses with a hook. Wong ducked under it nicely.
Shabadoo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shabadoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shabadoo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wong stuffs the takedown.
Wong works the jab nicely.
Shabadoo lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong lands an overhand right.
A head kick by Shabadoo misses
and Wong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wong, right into the meat.
Shabadoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wong. Wong obviously looking to wear him down.
Wong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shabadoo.
Wong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shabadoo's calf.
Wong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shabadoo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong fakes the leg kick and cracks Shabadoo in the body.
Wong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Wong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabadoo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wong.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wong.
Shabadoo swings widly with a right hand
and Shabadoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wong stuns Shabadoo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wong tries a low kick but Shabadoo avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shabadoo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wong. That did some damage!
Shabadoo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wong.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wong here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shabadoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bing Ka Wong clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bing Ka Wong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shabadoo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wong.
A leg kick checked by Shabadoo.
Wong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabadoo moves away.
Shabadoo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shabadoo misses the jab.
Shabadoo walks into a left hand.
Shabadoo throws a low kick but Wong moves out of range easily.
Wong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wong throws out a leg kick but Shabadoo moves out of range and Wong only half commits.
Wong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shabadoo.
Shabadoo avoids a kick to the body.
Shabadoo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shabadoo throws a combination. Wong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong misses with a few strikes there.
Wong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shabadoo. That did some damage!
Wong thows a body kick. Shabadoo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shabadoo misses with a body shot.
Wong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shabadoo throws out the jab.
Wong lands a really nice looking cross but Shabadoo seems unphased.
A jab from Wong does it's job there.
Wong lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Shabadoo.
Wong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shabadoo throws a chopping leg kick but Wong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shabadoo misses with an uppercut
and Wong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo looks to land a left hand but Wong moved out of range nicely.
A solid body kick from Wong.
Wong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shabadoo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shabadoo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wong throws a shot to the body.
Wong moves away from the strike by Shabadoo.
Wong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wong connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shabadoo is defended easily by Wong.
Shabadoo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shabadoo's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wong's waist but Wong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shabadoo off to one side.
Shabadoo throws a body punch but Wong moves out of range.
Shabadoo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wong on the side of the head.
Shabadoo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wong.
Shabadoo throws a poor cross that misses
and Wong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shabadoo's knee momentarily.
Wong cracks the inside of Shabadoo's front leg.
Wong connects with a right hand. Shabadoo shakes it off.
Shabadoo throws the left hand but Wong avoids the punch easily.
Wong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shabadoo's sensitive parts.
Wong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shabadoo.
Shabadoo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong throws a series of punches but Shabadoo moves out of range.
Wong throws a leg kick but Shabadoo checks it.
Wong tests Shabadoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shabadoo tries to clinch there but Wong circles away.
Shabadoo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shabadoo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wong.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wong. That's going to slow Shabadoo down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabadoo just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Wong.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wong. That's going to slow Shabadoo down.
Shabadoo tries to clinch but Wong is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bing Ka Wong had his way with Joey Shabadoo in that round.
The cut man is working on Bing Ka Wong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wong tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shabadoo misses with an uppercut.
Shabadoo forces Wong back against the cage and clinches.
Shabadoo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wong.
A slow jab from Shabadoo misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Wong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shabadoo misses with a right hand
enabling Wong to counter with a crisp jab.
Wong throws a front kick that sends Shabadoo stumbling back into the cage.
Shabadoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wong lands with an uppercut that bounces Shabadoo off the cage and back into range.
A low kick from Shabadoo misses
and Wong counters with a solid body kick.
Shabadoo takes a swing at Wong's ribcage but misses.
Shabadoo wants to clinch.
Shabadoo misses with a wild body shot.
Shabadoo checks a low kick from Wong.
Shabadoo moves into the clinch.
Wong missing with knees to the body.
Wong gets underhooks to prevent Shabadoo's takedown attempt.
Wong tries to circle away but Shabadoo has him pinned against the cage.
Bing Ka Wong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wong defending well as Shabadoo loads up on a big left hand.
Wong lands a front kick.
Joey Shabadoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Shabadoo misses
and Wong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shabadoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shabadoo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wong ducks under a wild hook from Shabadoo.
Wong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shabadoo will feel that in the morning.
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 slapping leg kick lands for Wong.
Shabadoo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shabadoo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A good leg kick by Wong.
Wong tries to land a front kick but Shabadoo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wong moves away from the strike by Shabadoo.
Shabadoo jabs at Wong's body.
Wong is looking to chop away at Shabadoo's legs.
Wong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shabadoo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shabadoo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shabadoo misses with a left hand
and Wong counters with a nice body kick.
Wong's corner calls for a 1-2. Wong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wong.
Wong avoids the body shot from Shabadoo.
Wong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wong throws a chopping leg kick but Shabadoo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid body kick from Wong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabadoo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wong finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wong.
Shabadoo jabs Wong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shabadoo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shabadoo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shabadoo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wong gets underhooks to prevent Shabadoo's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Shabadoo.
I think Wong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bing Ka Wong!
Bing Ka Wong retains his bantamweight title!
Bing Ka Wong took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This victory I dedicate to the everlasting Kim Jong Il, praise be to our glorious nation! And may this also serve as a warning to \"FinnFighters\", don\'t pester me again with the likes of Shabadoo.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Apanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivera has chosen Your Hand in Mine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Carlos Rivera has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johan Apanson's chin.
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197 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
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Apanson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Rivera misses the target.
Rivera looks to land a right hand but Apanson moved out of range.
Apanson throws a right hand that misses
and Rivera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apanson moves away.
Apanson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Apanson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rivera scores with a punch to the head.
Nice jab there from Rivera.
Apanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera.
Rivera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rivera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Apanson misses its intended target.
Rivera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Apanson throws a push kick but Rivera slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivera.
Rivera blocks a low kick nicely.
Apanson slips under a jab.
Apanson misses the jab.
Apanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivera blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apanson.
Apanson moves out of range of the body kick.
Rivera wants to land a leg kick but Apanson is out of range.
Rivera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Apanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rivera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johan Apanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apanson cracks the inside of Rivera's front leg.
Apanson misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apanson misses with a leg kick.
Apanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
Rivera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Apanson's waist but Apanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rivera off to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Rivera.
Rivera defending well as Apanson loads up on a big left hand.
Rivera moves out of range as Apanson strikes.
Rivera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Apanson throws out a leg kick but Rivera moves out of range and Apanson only half commits.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rivera tried to score with a low kick but Apanson checks it.
Rivera closes the distance and clinches up with Apanson, looking for a takedown. Rivera pushes Apanson against the cage but Apanson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Apanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Apanson, as that shot connected.
Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apanson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivera throws a front kick aimed at Apanson's knee but Apanson avoids it well.
Apanson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rivera's calf.
Apanson misses with an uppercut
and Rivera counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Johan Apanson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Apanson moves out of range of the body kick from Rivera.
Apanson misses with a straight right.
Apanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johan Apanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivera throws a shot from downtown. Apanson moves away and avoids it.
Apanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivera.
Apanson misses with a looping left.
Rivera staying out of range there.
Apanson throws a front kick aimed at Rivera's knee but Rivera avoids it well.
Apanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rivera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Apanson.
Rivera tries to sprawl but Apanson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Apanson uses his free foot to push down on Rivera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rivera.
Apanson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Apanson wants to control the pace but Rivera is squirming around nicely.
Apanson scoring with strikes but Rivera is staying in there.
Rivera wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Apanson.
Rivera is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apanson looking to control but Rivera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Apanson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apanson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rivera is now in Apanson's guard. A big mistake from Apanson there, giving up the dominant position!
Apanson keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
Apanson has his foot on Rivera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rivera works his way back into a safe position though.
Rivera wants to pass the guard but Apanson is keeping the position.
Rivera is sitting in close to Apanson's body. Apanson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rivera is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rivera is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Apanson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johan Apanson!
Johan Apanson retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Negreanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Blocko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Negreanu comes to the cage accompanied by Make Her Say - Kid Cudi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Negreanu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sir Blocko!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negreanu throws a low kick but Blocko moves out of range easily.
Blocko tries to land a leg kick but Negreanu saw it coming and moves away.
Daniel Negreanu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Negreanu blocks the leg kick.
Negreanu scores with a nice head shot.
Negreanu throws a low kick but Blocko moves out of range easily.
Blocko misses with an uppercut. Negreanu saw that one coming.
Negreanu checks a leg kick.
Negreanu wants to land a leg kick but Blocko is out of range.
Blocko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Negreanu.
Blocko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Negreanu.
Negreanu misses with a straight left.
Negreanu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blocko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Negreanu has closed the distance and engaged Blocko in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Negreanu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blocko avoids it.
Blocko has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Negreanu regains guard immediately.
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.
Negreanu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blocko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Negreanu is keeping the position for now.
Negreanu wants to control but Blocko passes easily into half guard.
Negreanu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blocko wants to take a breather but Negreanu is having none of it.
Blocko wants to pass to mount but Negreanu is defending the position.
Blocko is thwarting Negreanu's attempts to control the position.
Blocko thows a huge punch but Negreanu dodges it nicely.
Blocko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Negreanu keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blocko lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Negreanu moves into full guard.
Blocko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Negreanu trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blocko looking to pass the guard.
Negreanu is looking to stand up but Blocko isn't so interested in that idea.
Blocko looking to pass the guard.
Negreanu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blocko.
Blocko wants to pass the guard but Negreanu is keeping the position.
Negreanu pulls Blocko in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu keeping full guard, as Blocko tries to pass.
Blocko looking to sit in guard and control but Negreanu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blocko working for submissions but it's allowed Negreanu to get to half guard.
Blocko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blocko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blocko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blocko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Blocko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blocko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Negreanu has picked Blocko up and slammed him! Blocko can't keep hold of the triangle and Negreanu manages to pass to side control!
Blocko is looking to regain half guard here but Negreanu keeps moving and retains side control.
Blocko wants to control but Negreanu postures up.
Blocko tries to buck Negreanu off but Negreanu is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Negreanu wants to control but Blocko is keeping him busy.
Negreanu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blocko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Blocko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A bone on bone clash there as Blocko blocks the leg kick.
Blocko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Negreanu throws a looping overhand right but Blocko ducks down to avoid it.
Blocko moves out of range of the leg kick from Negreanu.
Negreanu motions for Blocko to come forward. Negreanu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blocko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Negreanu to the ground. Blocko is now in Negreanu's guard.
Negreanu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blocko is one step ahead there.
Negreanu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blocko.
Negreanu is adopting a defensive guard.
Blocko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Negreanu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blocko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Negreanu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Negreanu wants to stand up but Blocko is controlling him.
Blocko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blocko wants to pass the guard but Negreanu is keeping the position.
Negreanu is trying to keep Blocko in close.
Negreanu has momentary wrist control but Blocko slips an elbow through the middle.
Blocko advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blocko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Negreanu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blocko but great work by Negreanu.
Blocko is looking to regain half guard here but Negreanu keeps moving and retains side control.
Negreanu wants to stand but Blocko has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blocko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blocko wants to control the action here but instead Negreanu manages to pass to full mount!
Negreanu stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blocko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Negreanu stuffs the takedown attempt from Blocko. Blocko gets slowly back to his feet.
Blocko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blocko checks a leg kick.
Negreanu checks a leg kick.
Negreanu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blocko.
Blocko checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blocko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blocko throws a low kick but Negreanu avoids it.
Blocko scoring well with a low kick there.
Negreanu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Negreanu lands a high kick!
Negreanu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blocko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daniel Negreanu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Negreanu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blocko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A leg kick checked by Negreanu.
Negreanu checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sir Blocko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Negreanu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Negreanu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blocko counters with an outside leg kick.
Negreanu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blocko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Negreanu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Negreanu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blocko trying to control the position from guard on top but Negreanu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Negreanu keeping full guard, as Blocko tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Negreanu is on top in guard.
Blocko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Negreanu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blocko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Negreanu defends well.
Negreanu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blocko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Negreanu controls the pace.
Blocko is looking for a triangle here but Negreanu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Blocko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blocko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Negreanu's best efforts.
Blocko wants to get back to full guard.
Negreanu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blocko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blocko is trying to control but can't.
Blocko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Negreanu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Negreanu's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Negreanu trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Negreanu is taking damage to the body and head.
Blocko throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Blocko somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Negreanu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blocko's arms.
Negreanu avoids the strikes from Blocko.
Negreanu wants to control his opponent's hands but Blocko gets his hands free.
Blocko missing with strikes.
Negreanu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Blocko struggling to keep hold of the position.
Blocko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Negreanu trying to control but not successfully.
Negreanu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Blocko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blocko wants to take a breather but Negreanu is having none of it.
Negreanu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blocko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Negreanu is in trouble now - Blocko has advanced to mount!
Negreanu can't escape the position.
Blocko looking to control but Negreanu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blocko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blocko landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Blocko really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blocko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Negreanu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice straight punches there by Blocko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blocko.
Negreanu scores with a leg kick.
Negreanu connects with a solid leg kick.
Negreanu throws a hook but Blocko avoids it easily.
A left lands for Negreanu.
Blocko is looking to score with low kicks.
Blocko scoring well with a low kick there.
Daniel Negreanu is winning the standup battle so far.
Blocko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Negreanu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocko throws a leg kick
and Negreanu counters with a stiff right hand.
Negreanu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blocko counters with a leg kick.
Negreanu throws a looping overhand right but Blocko ducks down to avoid it.
Negreanu tries to score with a low kick but Blocko moves his leg out of the way.
Blocko motions for Negreanu to come forward. Blocko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Negreanu throws a front kick aimed at Blocko's knee but Blocko avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Negreanu.
Blocko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Negreanu.
Negreanu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Negreanu just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blocko connects with an inside leg kick.
Negreanu blocks a leg kick.
Negreanu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good work by Negreanu as he checks the leg kick.
Negreanu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blocko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blocko closes the distance and clinches up with Negreanu, looking for a takedown. Blocko pushes Negreanu against the cage but Negreanu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Negreanu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blocko momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blocko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blocko lands in his opponent's guard.
Negreanu looking for a sweep. Not yet Negreanu, not yet.
Blocko forces his way into half guard.
Negreanu pushes Blocko off looking to stand but Blocko dives back in and keeps control.
Negreanu is trying to control but can't.
Negreanu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blocko.
Negreanu trying to control but Blocko postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Daniel Negreanu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Blocko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Blocko misses.
Negreanu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blocko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Negreanu swivels and escapes.
Blocko misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Negreanu, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blocko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Negreanu.
Negreanu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Negreanu had his way with Sir Blocko in that round.
That's time! Negreanu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Negreanu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Negreanu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blocko.
Negreanu pushes Blocko away with a front kick.
Negreanu throws a push kick but Blocko slaps the foot to one side.
Blocko blocks a leg kick.
Negreanu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blocko manages to avoid it.
Blocko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Negreanu.
Negreanu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Negreanu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blocko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu lands a leg kick that knocks Blocko off balance momentarily.
Negreanu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blocko.
Blocko blocks a head kick by Negreanu.
Nice shot lands for Negreanu.
Negreanu is looking to land body kicks.
Negreanu misses with a hook to the body
and Blocko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Negreanu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blocko misses with a straight left.
Negreanu slips a jab from Blocko.
Blocko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blocko wants to control but Negreanu is keeping him busy.
Negreanu trying to control here.
Blocko thows a huge punch but Negreanu dodges it nicely.
Blocko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Negreanu is looking to control Blocko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Negreanu avoid being mounted?
Blocko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Negreanu wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Negreanu is trying to get back to full guard.
Negreanu is not content to let Blocko control the position.
Blocko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daniel Negreanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blocko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Negreanu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blocko.
Negreanu tries to roll over but Blocko keeps him under control.
Negreanu is positioning himself well to prevent Blocko advancing to mount.
Negreanu is in trouble now - Blocko has advanced to mount!
Negreanu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blocko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blocko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu is trying to escape the mount.
Negreanu is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
BOOM! Blocko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Blocko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Negreanu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Negreanu shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blocko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Negreanu working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blocko trying to control but Negreanu is having none of it.
Sir Blocko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blocko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Negreanu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Blocko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blocko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Blocko!
Sir Blocko is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kris Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Sugarol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammy Sugarol will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kris Marsh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Sugarol!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Marsh lands but Sugarol takes it in his stride.
Marsh throws a leg kick but Sugarol moved away.
Sugarol throws a series of punches but Marsh avoids them all with ease.
Marsh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sugarol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sugarol.
Sugarol looks to land a left hand but Marsh moved out of range nicely.
Sugarol throws a good cross that connects.
Marsh forces Sugarol back against the cage and clinches.
Sugarol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsh.
Marsh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sugarol misses with the head strike.
Sugarol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sugarol.
Sugarol blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh looking for a takedown.
Sugarol misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Sugarol controls his hands.
Sugarol lands a left hand.
Sugarol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sugarol is pressed up against the cage. Marsh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sugarol down to the mat. Sugarol avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sugarol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marsh momentarily.
Marsh wants to land a leg kick but Sugarol is out of range.
Marsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sugarol.
Sugarol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marsh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sammy Sugarol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsh gets tackled into the cage by Sugarol. Sugarol maintains the clinch.
Marsh misses with a body punch.
Sugarol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sugarol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh prevents a body shot from Sugarol.
Sugarol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Sugarol blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsh tries to throw a body punch but Sugarol avoids it by throwing Marsh back against the cage.
Sugarol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsh lands a left hand.
Marsh lands a body shot.
Sugarol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marsh can't find room to land a body shot as Sugarol controls the action.
Sugarol misses with some punches.
Sugarol misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sugarol.
Marsh has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sugarol clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Can Sugarol hold on?! Marsh is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Marsh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sugarol wants to control his opponent's hands but Marsh gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh is punishing Sugarol with some ground and pound.
Sugarol is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Marsh off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Sugarol covering up well under a series of strikes from Marsh.
Sugarol rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh is pressing down on Sugarol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sugarol is holding on for now.
Sugarol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marsh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marsh's back!
You can see the frustration on Marsh's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marsh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sugarol controlling the positon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sugarol not allowing Marsh to control his hands.
Marsh manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sugarol's guard. Nice work there by Marsh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsh looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sugarol looking to control.
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 Kris Marsh will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Marsh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sugarol throws a body punch but Marsh moves out of range.
Marsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sugarol.
Marsh connects with a leg kick. Sugarol looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Horrible takedown by Marsh or perhaps it was just good defense by Sugarol which made him look bad.
Sugarol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marsh ducks under a wild hook from Sugarol.
Sugarol might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marsh blocks a jab.
Marsh slips under a jab from Sugarol.
Marsh staying out of range there.
Sugarol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sugarol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marsh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sugarol quickly recovers to half guard.
Sugarol trying to hold on to Marsh's head to control him but Marsh postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh trying to control the action but Sugarol is working from the bottom.
Sugarol works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Sugarol is retaining full guard.
Marsh lands a couple of elbows.
Sugarol pushes Marsh off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sugarol will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sugarol throws a jab but it's blocked by Marsh.
Sugarol misses the jab.
Sugarol throws a shot from downtown. Marsh moves away and avoids it.
Marsh moves forwards but Sugarol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marsh tries to clinch but Sugarol is having none of it.
Sammy Sugarol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh tries to clinch but Sugarol is having none of it.
Jab from Sugarol.
Marsh slips under a jab from Sugarol.
Sugarol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsh manages to avoid it.
Sugarol misses with a looping right.
Marsh is looking to clinch but Sugarol is avoiding it.
Sugarol throws a series of punches but Marsh moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marsh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sugarol.
Sugarol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marsh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sugarol's waist but Sugarol gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marsh off to one side.
Marsh throws a push kick but Sugarol slaps the foot to one side.
Sugarol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh cracks the inside of Sugarol's front leg.
Sugarol is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Marsh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sugarol misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Sugarol misses its intended target.
A left and a right from Sugarol both land. Nice combination.
Marsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Sugarol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Sugarol.
Sugarol throws a series of punches but Marsh avoids them all with ease.
Sugarol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsh.
That kick from Marsh tenderised Sugarol's leg. Sugarol is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sugarol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marsh circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh throws a shot to the body.
Marsh tries to clinch there but Sugarol circles away.
Marsh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marsh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sugarol lands a nice hook to Marsh's body. Marsh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sugarol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marsh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sugarol checks a low kick from Marsh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sugarol throws a right and a left that Marsh avoids nicely.
Sugarol thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sugarol scores with a jab to the head.
Sugarol throws a jab when Marsh was well out of range.
Marsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sugarol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sugarol misses with a hook. Marsh ducked under it nicely.
Marsh shoots in and drives through. Sugarol sprawls well.
Marsh motions for Sugarol to come forward. Marsh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sugarol misses with a body shot.
Marsh ducks under a wild hook from Sugarol.
Sugarol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marsh tried to score with a low kick but Sugarol checks it.
Marsh takes the fight into the clinch.
Sugarol with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sugarol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Sugarol controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sugarol.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sugarol.
Sugarol misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugarol scores with a shoulder strike.
Sugarol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Marsh.
Marsh takes a shot to the head.
Marsh prevents a body shot from Sugarol.
Marsh lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Sugarol.
Good body shot from Sugarol.
Sugarol tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Sugarol on the inside.
Marsh misses with a punch to the body.
Marsh misses with the head strike.
Marsh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sugarol is defending well for now.
Marsh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sugarol gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sugarol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sugarol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sugarol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sugarol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sugarol throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sugarol.
Sugarol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsh can't find room to land a body shot as Sugarol controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sugarol.
Sugarol has a couple of punches blocked by Marsh.
Sugarol wants to break free but Marsh has control.
Sugarol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sugarol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sugarol blocks a body shot from Marsh.
Sugarol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sugarol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sugarol lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Sugarol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sugarol swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsh blocks a body shot from Sugarol.
Marsh blocks an uppercut.
Marsh tries a body shot but Sugarol blocks it.
A short left from Marsh.
Sugarol swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sugarol.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sugarol.
Sugarol blocks a body shot from Marsh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sugarol.
Marsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sugarol.
Marsh tries a body shot but Sugarol blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsh.
Marsh can't find room to land a body shot as Sugarol controls the action.
Sugarol working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sugarol throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsh.
Marsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sugarol prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marsh tightens his grip and picks Sugarol up, before dumping him to the ground. Sugarol manages to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sugarol manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sugarol darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marsh shoots in but Sugarol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sugarol looks to land a left hand but Marsh moved out of range nicely.
Sugarol jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sugarol really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sugarol misses with a hook.
Sugarol works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sugarol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsh.
Sugarol lands with a hook. Marsh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice cross by Sugarol.
Sugarol walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sugarol works the jab nicely.
Marsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sugarol misses with a combination
and Marsh counters with a nice leg kick.
Sugarol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marsh gets the takedown into side control.
Marsh throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Marsh scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marsh working away.
Sugarol parries the strikes from Marsh easily there. Marsh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sugarol to escape.
Sugarol pushes Marsh away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marsh gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Marsh wants to control but Sugarol is keeping him busy.
Marsh fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Sugarol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sugarol taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sugarol is not content to let Marsh control the position.
Sugarol wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sugarol is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marsh has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsh lands an elbow.
Sugarol gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sugarol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sugarol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marsh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sugarol doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marsh.
Marsh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol is trying to stand back up but Marsh is controlling him
Marsh is thwarting Sugarol's attempts to control the position.
Sugarol tries to get to full guard but Marsh has control of the leg.
Sugarol wants to stand back up but Marsh manages to pass into side control.
Marsh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marsh trying to control the position but Sugarol is working away.
Sugarol struggling a bit here.
Marsh grinds an elbow into Sugarol's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marsh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marsh cracks Sugarol with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sugarol is rocked!
Marsh cracks Sugarol with a big elbow.
Sugarol is still in real trouble! Can Marsh finish him?
Marsh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marsh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsh tries for a kimura but Sugarol is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Marsh in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sugarol looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Marsh turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kris Marsh!
Kris Marsh retains his featherweight title!
Kris Marsh took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PRIME DESIGNS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Clem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Om Nom Nom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Clem might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Full Trucker Effect. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Clem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Om Nom Nom!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clem misses with a body kick.
Clem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice straight punches there by Clem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clem.
Clem shoots in for a takedown but Nom Nom shows good takedown defense.
Nom Nom looks to land a right hand but Clem moved out of range.
Nom Nom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clem.
Nom Nom lands a really nice looking cross but Clem seems unphased.
Om Nom Nom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nom Nom tries to avoid it but Clem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nom Nom to the ground. Nom Nom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nom Nom jabs Clem right on the nose. Clem blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clem is looking to slow Nom Nom down with leg kicks.
Clem looks to land a right hand but Nom Nom moved out of range.
Nom Nom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Nom Nom as he checks the leg kick.
Clem moves out of range of the strikes.
Nom Nom is looking to chop away at Clem's legs.
Nom Nom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clem.
Nom Nom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Nom Nom misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nom Nom.
Clem with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clem is looking to slow Nom Nom down with leg kicks.
Clem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nom Nom.
Clem throws the kick towards the body but Nom Nom avoids it.
Clem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nom Nom swings for the body but Clem moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Clem.
Clem digs a good hook to Nom Nom's body.
Clem cracks the inside of Nom Nom's front leg.
Nom Nom tries to clinch there but Clem circles away.
Clem scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clem clobbers Nom Nom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nom Nom lands a left and a right that send Clem crashing to the mat, dazed. Nom Nom thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Clem is rocked!
Nom Nom moves away from the strike by Clem.
Oh Clem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nom Nom is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Clem hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Om Nom Nom!
Om Nom Nom is the new light heavyweight champion!
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