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IMMA 33: Glory vs Silva PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Tammipuomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tammipuomi has chosen Marco Marfè Parodia, Marco è Dens! Pubblicità Divertente Napoletano... as his entrance music. Marco Tammipuomi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan Harrison's chin.
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Tammipuomi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tammipuomi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ryan Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tammipuomi avoids the body shot from Harrison.
A jab from Harrison finds it's way through Tammipuomi's defenses.
Tammipuomi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harrison misses with a wild body shot.
Harrison thuds his right hand into Tammipuomi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harrison closes the distance and pushes Tammipuomi back into the cage.
Tammipuomi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrison looking to throw knees to the head but Tammipuomi is blocking nicely.
Harrison lands an elbow inside that Tammipuomi shrugs off.
It looks like Marco Tammipuomi has been cut.
Harrison misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tammipuomi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tammipuomi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harrison is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tammipuomi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tammipuomi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tammipuomi there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tammipuomi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tammipuomi avoids the head kick by Harrison.
Harrison cracks a nice hook into Tammipuomi's ribs.
Tammipuomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrison manages to avoid it.
Harrison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harrison throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Tammipuomi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Harrison tries to clinch there but Tammipuomi circles away.
Harrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tammipuomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryan Harrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harrison enables Tammipuomi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harrison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Harrison trying to keep a closed guard but Tammipuomi is proving a slippery customer.
Tammipuomi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tammipuomi looking to pass the guard.
Tammipuomi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harrison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tammipuomi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tammipuomi throws a strike but Harrison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tammipuomi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tammipuomi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tammipuomi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tammipuomi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tammipuomi looking for a sweep. Not yet Tammipuomi, not yet.
Harrison postures up.
Harrison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison wants to control from the top but Tammipuomi keeps moving.
Tammipuomi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harrison escapes and throws Tammipuomi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tammipuomi is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrison is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tammipuomi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Harrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tammipuomi keeps working.
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 Ryan Harrison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marco Tammipuomi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tammipuomi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harrison.
Harrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tammipuomi keeps the fight on the outside.
Harrison wants to clinch up but Tammipuomi keeps it at a distance.
Harrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Tammipuomi is just out of range.
Harrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tammipuomi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tammipuomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harrison throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donk. Tammipuomi catches Harrison right on the button with a cross.
Harrison slips a jab from Tammipuomi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tammipuomi is able to avoid easily.
Tammipuomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrison.
Harrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tammipuomi.
Tammipuomi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tammipuomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Harrison misses.
Ryan Harrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Tammipuomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harrison connects with the punch.
Harrison is looking to land body kicks.
Harrison darts in trying to clinch
and Tammipuomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tammipuomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harrison throws a right hand that misses
and Tammipuomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrison lands with an uppercut that bounces Tammipuomi off the cage and back into range.
Harrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tammipuomi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harrison avoids it really well and circles away.
Harrison doesn't manage to clinch there - Tammipuomi circles away.
Tammipuomi moves out of range as Harrison strikes.
Tammipuomi slips a jab from Harrison.
Harrison throws a good cross that connects.
Harrison misses with a body shot.
Harrison misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison scores with a jab.
Harrison lands with a right hand.
Jab from Tammipuomi.
Harrison misses with a body shot.
Tammipuomi tries to land a front kick but Harrison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tammipuomi throws a jab when Harrison was well out of range.
Harrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Harrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tammipuomi lands a jab.
Tammipuomi punishes Harrison's body with a nice straight punch.
Harrison misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tammipuomi shoots in for a double leg but Harrison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tammipuomi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harrison connects with a right hand. Tammipuomi shakes it off.
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!
Tammipuomi swats away the attempt to clinch by Harrison.
Tammipuomi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harrison is fending him off so far but Tammipuomi persists. Nope, Harrison circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan Harrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Tammipuomi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison throws a front kick aimed at Tammipuomi's knee but Tammipuomi avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Harrison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marco Tammipuomi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Harrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tammipuomi.
Harrison lands with a good body shot.
Harrison closes the distance and pushes Tammipuomi back into the cage.
Tammipuomi misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harrison just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tammipuomi's brow.
Tammipuomi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harrison to keep the fight standing.
Harrison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tammipuomi is trying to pull guard but Harrison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harrison lands an elbow inside that Tammipuomi shrugs off.
Tammipuomi wants to stall.
Tammipuomi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harrison working aggressively here.
Tammipuomi has had enough of the clinch but Harrison keeps him there for the moment.
Tammipuomi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harrison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harrison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harrison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tammipuomi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tammipuomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harrison has him pressed against the cage.
Harrison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harrison presses Tammipuomi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harrison connects with a knee to the head.
Harrison unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Harrison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harrison tries a body shot but Tammipuomi blocks it.
Tammipuomi takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Harrison.
Tammipuomi misses with the head strike.
Harrison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harrison throws a head punch that misses.
Harrison lands a hook that snaps the head of Tammipuomi backwards.
Harrison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harrison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Marco Tammipuomi's cut even more.
Tammipuomi blocks an uppercut.
Harrison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Harrison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tammipuomi's efforts to push away.
Harrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tammipuomi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harrison works on Tammipuomi's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Harrison.
A shot in the inside from Harrison.
Tammipuomi is trying to drag Harrison to the mat but Harrison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ryan Harrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Tammipuomi.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Harrison obliges.
Ryan Harrison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harrison lands an elbow inside.
Harrison connects with a knee to the head.
Harrison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tammipuomi backwards.
Harrison lands a shot to the body.
Harrison lands with a short shot to the head.
Tammipuomi is rocked!
The cut above Marco Tammipuomi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A body shot lands from Harrison.
Tammipuomi is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrison finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Harrison fails to land.
Tammipuomi seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tammipuomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tammipuomi managing to block the knees to the body from Harrison.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harrison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tammipuomi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harrison lands a nice uppercut.
Harrison lands a body shot.
Harrison lands a shot to the body.
Tammipuomi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harrison scores with a knee to the head.
Harrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tammipuomi can do to turn this around?
Harrison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tammipuomi backwards.
Harrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Harrison.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrison.
Harrison lands a nice uppercut.
Harrison lands a body shot.
Harrison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison presses Tammipuomi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harrison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harrison lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Harrison.
Harrison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tammipuomi backwards.
Tammipuomi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marco Tammipuomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harrison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harrison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Harrison.
Tammipuomi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marco Tammipuomi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Harrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Harrison gets through Tammipuomi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harrison misses with a body punch.
Harrison lands a hook that snaps the head of Tammipuomi backwards.
Harrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Tammipuomi controls his hands.
Ryan Harrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harrison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Tammipuomi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Harrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harrison, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Harrison!
Ryan Harrison very nearly forgot to thank Valhalla 160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Paakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Paakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paakku throws a body punch but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stevens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalle Paakku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paakku manages to avoid it.
Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paakku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevens clinches up with Paakku and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paakku connects with a crisp jab.
Paakku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paakku defends it nicely.
Stevens moves into the clinch successfully.
Paakku is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevens has double underhooks.
Paakku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paakku lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paakku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevens dodges the punch combination from Paakku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stevens is looking to take a break and control but Paakku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stevens wants to stand but Paakku has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Stevens stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paakku moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Paakku moves out of range of the body kick.
Kalle Paakku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paakku lands a two punch combo.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paakku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paakku.
Paakku throws a right and a left that Stevens avoids nicely.
A lazy body kick from Paakku
and Stevens counters with a single leg into guard. Paakku didn't expect that.
Stevens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paakku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakku uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Paakku throws a leg kick but Stevens moved away.
Paakku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paakku displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Stevens.
Paakku throws a sloppy head kick
and Stevens counters with a big head kick but Paakku shrugs it off.
Paakku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevens.
Stevens looks gassed!
Paakku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevens circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakku scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paakku blocks a head kick by Stevens.
No joy there for Paakku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Paakku does no damage.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kalle Paakku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stevens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Stevens.
Paakku misses with a wild combination.
Paakku sizes up Stevens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paakku lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good shot there by Paakku.
Paakku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paakku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevens connects with a body shot that sends Paakku's belly button to the back.
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 Kalle Paakku will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Paakku. No joy for Stevens on that attempt.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paakku scores with a sloppy right hand. Stevens should have avoided that one.
Stevens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paakku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevens somewhat.
Kalle Paakku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stevens.
Paakku keeps the fight on the outside.
Paakku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevens.
Paakku looks to land a combination. Stevens sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Paakku blocks a head kick by Stevens.
Stevens lands with a slapping head kick.
Paakku lands a two punch combo.
Paakku looks to land a combination. Stevens sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Paakku throws a shot to the body.
Paakku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalle Paakku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. Paakku catches Stevens right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Paakku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paakku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalle Paakku is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick and Paakku moves out of range easily.
Paakku closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Paakku throws a one two combo.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches up with Paakku, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes Paakku against the cage but Paakku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paakku is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice sprawl there from Paakku as Stevens shoots in.
Paakku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Paakku misses.
Paakku clobbers Stevens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paakku blocks a head kick by Stevens.
A clash of legs there as Stevens blocks the low kick.
Stevens has a takedown stuffed.
Paakku scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Paakku throws a right hand that Stevens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevens also avoids with ease.
Stevens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paakku cracks Stevens with a good jab.
Stevens gets a clinch.
Stevens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paakku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevens gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paakku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stevens has Paakku pressed against the cage, preventing Paakku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevens with a knee to the head.
Paakku wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paakku is trying to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling him.
Paakku is trying to break free.
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paakku lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stevens keeps control of Paakku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paakku wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paakku is trying to force a seperation but Stevens has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens breaks the clinch.
Paakku throws a series of punches but Stevens avoids them all with ease.
Stevens moves into the clinch.
Stevens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but Paakku turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stevens leaning his opponent against the cage.
Paakku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Paakku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stevens fails to pull guard.
Stevens is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paakku is keeping busy.
Paakku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paakku wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stevens is trying to maintain a safe position but Paakku gets an underhook and turns Stevens into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakku tries to break free but Stevens pushes him back against the cage.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paakku.
Paakku is trying to break the clinch but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
Paakku wants to break free but Stevens has control.
Paakku wants to break free but Stevens has control.
Paakku is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Stevens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stevens tries to throw a body punch but Paakku avoids it by throwing Stevens back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Paakku's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paakku is trying to break free.
Paakku working hard to break the clinch.
Paakku is trying to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paakku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stevens is trying to force a seperation but Paakku has the dominant position.
Paakku is trying to break the clinch but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
Paakku tries to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Paakku dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stevens tries to clinch up but Paakku circles away and keeps his distance.
Paakku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stevens.
Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paakku just misses with a punch to the body.
Paakku scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stevens drops his hands momentarily and Paakku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stevens walks into a stiff left hand from Paakku.
Nice uppercut there from Paakku.
Paakku lands a two punch combo.
Paakku lands a nice shot that snaps Stevens's head back.
Paakku throws a nice looking combination but Stevens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paakku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Paakku misses.
A punch combination from Paakku misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paakku as he jumps to the side.
Paakku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt - Paakku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kalle Paakku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stevens.
Paakku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevens at a distance.
Paakku takes one to the chin there.
A punch combination from Paakku misses.
Paakku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens tries for a takedown but Paakku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stevens tries to clinch there but Paakku circles away.
Paakku scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paakku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevens avoids a kick to the body.
Stevens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Paakku. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Paakku shows good takedown defense.
Paakku throws a right and a left that Stevens avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Paakku. Those never looked like landing.
Horrible takedown by Stevens or perhaps it was just good defense by Paakku which made him look bad.
Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevens checks a leg kick nicely.
Paakku is looking to land body kicks.
Paakku with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevens takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown by Stevens or perhaps it was just good defense by Paakku which made him look bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paakku lands a jab to Stevens's midsection.
Stevens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Paakku is predictable there
and Stevens counters with a head kick. That will keep Paakku thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Paakku jabs at Stevens's body.
Stevens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paakku moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stevens tries to clinch there but Paakku circles away.
Stevens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevens shoots in looking for a takedown. Paakku tries to sprawl out of it but Stevens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paakku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good shot there by Paakku.
Victor Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paakku rather than just go for the knockout.
Paakku throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab.
Paakku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevens counters with a head kick. That will keep Paakku thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paakku moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stevens moves into the clinch.
Kalle Paakku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paakku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Paakku's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stevens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paakku can't break the clinch.
Paakku is trying to force a seperation but Stevens has the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paakku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paakku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paakku pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stevens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Paakku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paakku, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Paakku!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean Charles Skarbowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skarbowsky kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lux Aeterna. Henderson has chosen Open The Floodgate 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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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jean Charles Skarbowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson blocks a head kick by Skarbowsky.
Henderson looks to land a combination but Skarbowsky avoids it well.
Skarbowsky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Henderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henderson is trying to force a seperation but Skarbowsky has the dominant position.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body.
Henderson wants to break free but Skarbowsky has control.
Skarbowsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Henderson tries to break free but Skarbowsky pushes him back against the cage.
Skarbowsky connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henderson's face.
Henderson pushes Skarbowsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Henderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky tries to land a knee to the head but Henderson blocks with his arms.
Skarbowsky lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Skarbowsky tries to clinch up.
Henderson tries to clinch but Skarbowsky is having none of it.
Henderson defending well as Skarbowsky loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skarbowsky moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Henderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Henderson scores with a nice head shot.
Skarbowsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Skarbowsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Henderson.
Henderson swings widly with a right hand
and Skarbowsky counters with a low kick, right behind Henderson 's knee.
Skarbowsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Henderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skarbowsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skarbowsky stuffs the takedown attempt from Henderson. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Andy Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skarbowsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Skarbowsky ducks down to avoid it.
Skarbowsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skarbowsky clinches with his opponent.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but Skarbowsky has him pressed against the cage.
Skarbowsky looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Skarbowsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skarbowsky misses with a knee strike.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Skarbowsky is controlling him.
Skarbowsky tries to stall but Henderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Henderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Skarbowsky stalks Henderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Henderson's face. Henderson staggers backwards, shaken.
Skarbowsky looks to clinch
and Henderson counters with a left to the body.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henderson tries to clinch up but Skarbowsky circles away and keeps his distance.
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 thudding body kick lands there by Skarbowsky!
Henderson looks gassed!
Skarbowsky scores with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skarbowsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Skarbowsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skarbowsky, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skarbowsky misses with a low kick.
Skarbowsky thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Skarbowsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skarbowsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henderson. That did some damage!
Skarbowsky darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
Henderson is trying to break free.
Skarbowsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Skarbowsky.
Henderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skarbowsky keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skarbowsky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Henderson scores with a nice strike.
Skarbowsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skarbowsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Skarbowsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andy Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skarbowsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skarbowsky tries to avoid it but Henderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skarbowsky to the ground. Skarbowsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Henderson.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Skarbowsky misses with a hook to the body
and Henderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skarbowsky in his tracks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky misses with a body shot.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Skarbowsky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skarbowsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skarbowsky dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
Skarbowsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henderson. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarbowsky explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Skarbowsky moves into range and clinches up with Henderson.
Henderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skarbowsky misses with a knee strike.
Skarbowsky stalling the fight.
Skarbowsky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henderson is rocked!
Henderson tries to pull guard but Skarbowsky won't allow it.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Skarbowsky finish him?
Skarbowsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skarbowsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skarbowsky. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skarbowsky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skarbowsky defends it nicely.
Henderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skarbowsky can pounce on him.
Skarbowsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Henderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skarbowsky scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skarbowsky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Skarbowsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Skarbowsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Skarbowsky connects with an inside leg kick.
Skarbowsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henderson. That did some damage!
Skarbowsky lands a nice hook to Henderson's body. Henderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skarbowsky takes the fight into the clinch.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skarbowsky has Henderson pressed against the cage, preventing Henderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skarbowsky misses with a knee to the head.
Skarbowsky lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarbowsky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skarbowsky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skarbowsky connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henderson's face.
Skarbowsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skarbowsky.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Skarbowsky to keep the fight standing.
Henderson has Skarbowsky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skarbowsky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Henderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skarbowsky smiles and moves away.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Henderson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Skarbowsky!
Skarbowsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Skarbowsky is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses the jab.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Skarbowsky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Skarbowsky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henderson in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Skarbowsky - that will leave a mark!
Skarbowsky tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Skarbowsky delivers a nice body kick.
Skarbowsky is looking to wear down Henderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skarbowsky.
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Skarbowsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skarbowsky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skarbowsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skarbowsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skarbowsky lands a leg kick that knocks Henderson off balance momentarily.
Henderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skarbowsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarbowsky circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Henderson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Skarbowsky follows Henderson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Charles Skarbowsky!
Jean Charles Skarbowsky managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, O'Brannigan's Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darko El Kharraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Paduwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Paduwan 's choice of entrance music: Bitch. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darko El Kharraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Darth Paduwan !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Kharraz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paduwan , pushing him back against the cage.
Paduwan misses with a short punch on the inside.
El Kharraz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paduwan is defending well.
El Kharraz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paduwan to keep the fight standing.
El Kharraz is trying to pull guard but Paduwan has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko El Kharraz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Kharraz fails to pull guard.
Paduwan stalling the fight.
El Kharraz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paduwan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Paduwan 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
El Kharraz blocks the elbow strike.
El Kharraz gets control of Paduwan 's arms and successfully pulls guard. El Kharraz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Paduwan tries to free his leg and advance position but El Kharraz is retaining full guard.
El Kharraz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paduwan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of El Kharraz is proving hard to escape from.
Paduwan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with El Kharraz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paduwan wants to control from the top but El Kharraz keeps moving.
Paduwan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Darth Paduwan .
Paduwan scores with a body shot.
Paduwan connects with a body shot that sends El Kharraz's belly button to the back.
Paduwan works the jab nicely.
Darth Paduwan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paduwan scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for El Kharraz.
Paduwan swings for the body but El Kharraz moves out of range.
El Kharraz has Paduwan up against the cage in a clinch.
Paduwan just leaning against El Kharraz, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Kharraz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paduwan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paduwan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paduwan is looking to break free of the clinch but El Kharraz has double underhooks.
Paduwan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
El Kharraz blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paduwan just misses with a elbow thrown towards El Kharraz's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paduwan throws an elbow but misses.
El Kharraz dodges an elbow strike from Paduwan .
Paduwan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paduwan has a couple of punches blocked by El Kharraz.
El Kharraz wants a takedown but no success here.
Paduwan working hard to break the clinch.
El Kharraz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paduwan smiles and moves away.
Paduwan rushes El Kharraz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paduwan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paduwan stalls.
El Kharraz dodges an elbow strike from Paduwan .
El Kharraz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paduwan lands a nice elbow.
Paduwan is trying to break free.
Paduwan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but El Kharraz has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Paduwan .
Paduwan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paduwan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but El Kharraz has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paduwan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
El Kharraz avoids a wild elbow strike from Paduwan .
Come on Paduwan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Paduwan pushes off an throws an elbow but El Kharraz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
El Kharraz letting Paduwan take a breather here.
El Kharraz blocks an elbow strike from Paduwan .
Paduwan misses with some punches.
Paduwan tries to break free but El Kharraz pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paduwan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paduwan pushes off an throws an elbow but El Kharraz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paduwan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paduwan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Paduwan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
El Kharraz darts in and clinches Paduwan up against the cage.
Paduwan misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paduwan just misses with a elbow thrown towards El Kharraz's brow.
El Kharraz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
El Kharraz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paduwan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paduwan misses with an elbow strike.
Paduwan breaks the clinch.
El Kharraz gets a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paduwan misses with an elbow over the top.
Paduwan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paduwan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paduwan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
El Kharraz is trying to pull guard but Paduwan has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko El Kharraz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Kharraz gets control of Paduwan 's arms and successfully pulls guard. El Kharraz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Paduwan wants to control from the top but El Kharraz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paduwan wants to pass the guard but El Kharraz is keeping the position.
Paduwan trying to control the position from guard on top but El Kharraz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Kharraz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paduwan .
El Kharraz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
El Kharraz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Paduwan rolls with it to try and escape but El Kharraz cranks on the arm and Paduwan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darko El Kharraz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Beam has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Todd Bauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Beam!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Bauer misses.
Beam swings widly with a right hand
and Bauer counters with a one-two to the body.
Beam misses with a looping right.
Beam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bauer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beam.
Bauer is trying to break free.
Bauer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beam has him pressed against the cage.
Bauer is trying to push Beam away but Beam has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bauer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bauer breaks the clinch.
Bauer works Beam's body with a nice hook.
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!
Bauer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bauer misses with a few strikes there.
Bauer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bauer lands a big right hand that sends Beam crashing to the mat! Bauer stays standing though and waves Beam back to his feet!
It looks like Jim Beam has been cut.
Beam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bauer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer moves away from the strike by Beam.
Bauer lands with an uppercut that bounces Beam off the cage and back into range.
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bauer scores with a jab to the head.
Beam is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bauer cracks Beam on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Beam falls backwards against the cage. Bauer follows up with more strikes that drop Beam to his knees. Bauer keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Beam! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Bauer!
A very excited looking Todd Bauer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jasiek Petyta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pe Lurpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jasiek Petyta has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jasiek Petyta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pe Lurpo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petyta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lurpo circles away.
Lurpo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Petyta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lurpo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Petyta.
Lurpo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Petyta tries to buck Lurpo off but Lurpo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lurpo tries for a kimura but Petyta is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petyta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lurpo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petyta looks to move to half guard but instead Lurpo has passed into mount! Damn!
Lurpo is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Lurpo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pe Lurpo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigantor Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesti Vihervaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ubereem kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is -. Vihervaara has chosen Headhunterz - Last Of Mohicanz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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276 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gigantor Ubereem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernesti Vihervaara!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihervaara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vihervaara lands with a kick to the temple. Ubereem shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Gigantor Ubereem has been cut.
Ubereem scores with a shot to the body.
Vihervaara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vihervaara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ubereem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ubereem closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vihervaara stuffs the takedown.
An inside leg kick from Vihervaara misses.
Vihervaara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vihervaara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ubereem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vihervaara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ubereem checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ubereem checks a leg kick.
Ubereem looks to land a left hand but Vihervaara moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Vihervaara misses the target.
Vihervaara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vihervaara thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihervaara cracks the inside of Ubereem's front leg.
Ubereem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vihervaara.
Ubereem staying out of range there.
Vihervaara throws a jab but it's blocked by Ubereem.
Vihervaara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ubereem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gigantor Ubereem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vihervaara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ubereem.
A big left from Ubereem misses.
Vihervaara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vihervaara misses the jab.
Vihervaara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vihervaara connects with a right hand. Ubereem shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vihervaara looks for the body kick but Ubereem saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Ubereem. That snapped Vihervaara's head back.
Ubereem lands the left hand.
Vihervaara scores with a three punch combo!
Ubereem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem thows a body shot but no joy.
Ubereem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vihervaara.
Vihervaara throws a front kick that sends Ubereem stumbling back into the cage.
Ubereem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vihervaara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vihervaara throws a wild body kick that Ubereem sees coming a mile off.
Vihervaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ubereem moves away.
Vihervaara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vihervaara wants it to stay on the feet.
Ubereem moves out of range of the body kick from Vihervaara.
Vihervaara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Ubereem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vihervaara misses with a body shot.
Vihervaara throws a head kick that Ubereem semi-blocks.
Vihervaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ubereem was well out of range. Poor timing from Vihervaara.
Ubereem connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem thows a body shot but no joy.
Ubereem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vihervaara gets caught flat footed, as Ubereem shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ubereem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vihervaara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vihervaara wants to sweep here but Ubereem controlling him for the moment.
Vihervaara working a defensive guard here.
Vihervaara keeping moving, preventing Ubereem from controlling successfully.
Ubereem preventing the sweep.
Vihervaara has an active guard here but Ubereem has managed to pass into half guard.
Vihervaara is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem wants to work for an arm triangle but Vihervaara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vihervaara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vihervaara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vihervaara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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!
Ubereem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vihervaara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ubereem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ubereem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vihervaara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ubereem advances to half guard.
Ubereem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ubereem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vihervaara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesti Vihervaara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gigantor Ubereem's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vihervaara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vihervaara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ubereem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Ubereem misses.
Horrible takedown by Ubereem or perhaps it was just good defense by Vihervaara which made him look bad.
Vihervaara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ubereem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vihervaara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vihervaara connects with a body shot that sends Ubereem's belly button to the back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vihervaara.
Ubereem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vihervaara lands with a thumping leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vihervaara. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vihervaara swings for the body but Ubereem moves out of range.
Vihervaara scoring well with a low kick there.
Vihervaara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ubereem in his tracks.
Vihervaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vihervaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ubereem moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Vihervaara misses.
Vihervaara throws a sloppy head kick and Ubereem moves out of range easily.
Ubereem slips a jab from Vihervaara.
Vihervaara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ubereem.
Vihervaara throws a sloppy head kick and Ubereem moves out of range easily.
Vihervaara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ubereem is out of range.
Ubereem shoots in for a takedown but Vihervaara shows good takedown defense.
Ubereem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vihervaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Ubereem.
Ubereem moves out of range of the body kick from Vihervaara.
Ubereem takes a swing at Vihervaara's ribcage but misses.
Ubereem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vihervaara as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gigantor Ubereem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vihervaara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vihervaara connects with a body shot.
Vihervaara punishes Ubereem's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vihervaara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vihervaara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihervaara scoring well with a low kick there.
Vihervaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ubereem moves away.
Ubereem shoots in for a double leg but Vihervaara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ernesti Vihervaara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vihervaara lands a lovely overhand right.
Vihervaara lands a front kick.
Ubereem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vihervaara scores with a hook to the body. Ubereem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vihervaara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vihervaara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vihervaara lands with a hook. Ubereem tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ubereem moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ubereem avoids the body shot from Vihervaara.
Ubereem is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ubereem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vihervaara misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Vihervaara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihervaara thumps Ubereem with a low kick.
Vihervaara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ubereem on the side of the head.
Vihervaara digs a good body shot into Ubereem's ribs.
Vihervaara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vihervaara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vihervaara thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vihervaara.
Ubereem gets tackled into the cage by Vihervaara. Vihervaara maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vihervaara lands a takedown into guard.
Vihervaara wants to control from the top but Ubereem keeps moving.
Vihervaara is working Ubereem over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vihervaara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vihervaara controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihervaara slips nicely into half guard.
Vihervaara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vihervaara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vihervaara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vihervaara is nestled in close to Ubereem, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vihervaara is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesti Vihervaara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gigantor Ubereem's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vihervaara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ubereem with a nice cross.
Vihervaara throws the left hand but Ubereem avoids the punch easily.
Vihervaara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vihervaara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ubereem will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vihervaara scores with a decent looking hook.
Vihervaara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ubereem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ubereem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vihervaara.
Ubereem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vihervaara.
Vihervaara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ubereem manages to avoid it.
Ubereem scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vihervaara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vihervaara wants to improve his position but Ubereem is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ubereem missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vihervaara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vihervaara tries to roll over but Ubereem keeps him under control.
Ubereem not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vihervaara gets back to full guard.
Vihervaara keeping moving, preventing Ubereem from controlling successfully.
Vihervaara seems keen to control Ubereem's posture.
Gigantor Ubereem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ernesti Vihervaara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihervaara trying to control the position.
Ubereem looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vihervaara holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ernesti Vihervaara was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ubereem.
Ubereem takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vihervaara connects with a looping right hand.
Vihervaara blocks a head kick by Ubereem.
Vihervaara scores with a jab to the body.
Ubereem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vihervaara takes a swing at Ubereem's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihervaara keeps Ubereem at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by Vihervaara.
Vihervaara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vihervaara digs a good hook to Ubereem's body.
A punch lands to the side of Ubereem 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Vihervaara. Beautiful body shot.
Vihervaara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vihervaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ubereem.
Ubereem throws a leg kick but Vihervaara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ubereem looks to throw the jab but Vihervaara is out of range.
Ubereem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vihervaara. Vihervaara obviously looking to wear him down.
Ubereem walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vihervaara.
Ubereem is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vihervaara darts in and clinches Ubereem up against the cage.
Vihervaara has picked Ubereem up - he's going for a ride! Vihervaara dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ubereem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vihervaara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ubereem's head.
Vihervaara moves into full mount! Ubereem won't be happy about that!
Vihervaara tries to control but Ubereem wriggling away.
Vihervaara moves to the back.
Vihervaara is looking to control Ubereem but Ubereem is wriggling around and keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Ubereem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesti Vihervaara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vihervaara 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 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesti Vihervaara!
Ernesti Vihervaara thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzevaco has chosen Kaksi vanhaa hinttaria as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakeem Berzevaco!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berzevaco circles away quickly and effectively.
Berzevaco tries to bum rush Brady with a series of wild strikes but Brady uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brady bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berzevaco clinches.
Berzevaco is pressed up against the cage. Brady has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Berzevaco down to the mat. Berzevaco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Berzevaco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brady in his tracks.
Jab by Berzevaco.
It looks like Liam Brady has been cut.
Brady has managed to clinch.
Berzevaco jumps guard.
Brady trying to control the position from guard on top but Berzevaco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berzevaco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco wants to free his trapped foot but Brady is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berzevaco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berzevaco is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Berzevaco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berzevaco seems to be working for a kimura but Brady defends the submission attempt.
Berzevaco is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco prevents Brady from improving his position.
Brady wants to get back to his feet.
Brady has one foot on Berzevaco's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Berzevaco throws a series of punches but Brady moves out of range.
Brady swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Berzevaco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berzevaco swings for the body but Brady moves out of range.
Brady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berzevaco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brady closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Berzevaco to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Brady.
Berzevaco keeps the fight on the outside.
Liam Brady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brady is looking to slow Berzevaco down with leg kicks.
Berzevaco lands a jab to Brady's midsection.
A head kick misses from Brady.
Brady throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brady is looking to clinch but Berzevaco is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Berzevaco as he jumps to the side.
Berzevaco misses with a looping right.
Berzevaco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berzevaco.
Brady scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Berzevaco shoots in but Brady avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Berzevaco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berzevaco pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brady back to the cage. Berzevaco follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Berzevaco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Brady'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.
Berzevaco shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brady eats them both and turns towards Berzevaco to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brady forces Berzevaco back against the cage and clinches.
Berzevaco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hakeem Berzevaco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brady takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Berzevaco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brady shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berzevaco pinned against the cage. Berzevaco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brady moves in looking to clinch but Berzevaco pushes him off.
Berzevaco thuds a left hand into Brady's body.
Brady connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Berzevaco to the ground. Brady is now in Berzevaco's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berzevaco is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berzevaco wants to control from the top but Brady keeps moving.
Brady lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Berzevaco!
Brady landing strikes from the mount and Berzevaco is in trouble!
Berzevaco tries to hold on but Brady pushes him away.
Brady moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Berzevaco has worked his arm free - good work by Berzevaco!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berzevaco is trying to control Brady's posture but Brady avoids it.
Berzevaco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brady throws an elbow but Berzevaco slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brady is trying to get an arm triangle but Berzevaco is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berzevaco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brady tries for a kimura but Berzevaco is defending well.
Berzevaco wants to control but Brady postures up.
Brady wants to control but Berzevaco is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brady working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Berzevaco is looking to reverse the position.
Berzevaco is not content to let Brady control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brady working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Brady dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Liam Brady's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brady is defended easily by Berzevaco.
A nice combination there by Berzevaco.
Brady lands with a nice body punch.
Berzevaco drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berzevaco preventing the sweep.
Berzevaco is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brady is keeping the position for now.
Brady wriggles free and stands up.
Berzevaco misses with the combination.
Brady throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berzevaco's waist but Berzevaco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brady off to one side.
Brady lands with a nice combination. Berzevaco backs away looking to recover.
Brady is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Berzevaco counters with a nice uppercut.
Berzevaco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brady as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berzevaco. Brady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berzevaco misses with a takedown attempt - Brady sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Berzevaco avoids the head kick by Brady.
Brady closes the distance but Berzevaco moves to the side
and Brady takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brady shoots for a takedown but Berzevaco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Brady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco moves out of range as Brady throws a body kick.
Brady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berzevaco but Berzevaco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brady manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Berzevaco on his heels. He'll look to pass Berzevaco's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brady wants to control from the top but Berzevaco keeps moving.
Berzevaco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brady throws a strike but Berzevaco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berzevaco looking to pass the guard.
Berzevaco stopping the sweep attempt from Brady.
Berzevaco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brady is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brady looking for a sweep. Not yet Brady, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hakeem Berzevaco.
I think Berzevaco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Berzevaco!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hakeem Berzevaco thanked Valhalla 160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jigoro Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Under a Killing Moon by Thrice. Lai has chosen KoRn - Twisted Transistor 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jigoro Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kung Lai!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lai throws a big shot that misses.
Lai thows a body kick. Kane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lai throws a lazy head kick
and Kane counters with a nice uppercut.
Lai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Kung Lai has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lai tries to move into range but Kane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kane throws a low kick but Lai moves out of range easily.
Kane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lai's head backwards.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Lai.
Kane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lai lands a body shot.
Lai throws a head kick but Kane moves out of range.
Kane thumps Lai with a low kick.
Kane blocks a head kick by Lai.
Lai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kane.
Both fighters circling a little - Lai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kane blocks the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kane.
Kane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lai's head.
Kane lands a really nice looking cross but Lai seems unphased.
A clash of legs there as Kane blocks the low kick.
Kane scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Kane.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lai manages to avoid it.
Lai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kane tries a low kick but Lai avoids it.
Kane tries to clinch but Lai is having none of it.
Lai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kane if he has to take too many more of those.
Kane throws a head kick but Lai moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lai staying out of range there.
Kane avoids the head kick by Lai.
Kane throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jigoro Kane has been cut.
Lai misses with a head kick.
Lai throws a leg kick but Kane checks it.
Kane tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lai counters with a right hand to the body.
Lai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lai walks into a straight right hand from Kane.
Kane thows a body shot but no joy.
Lai blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lai throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
Kane drops his hands momentarily and Lai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lai blocks a head kick by Kane.
Kane throws a jab when Lai was well out of range.
Kane misses with a low kick.
Kane connects with a right hand. Lai shakes it off.
Lai throws a hook but Kane blocks it.
Kane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lai blocks a leg kick.
Kane is looking to land body kicks.
Lai scores with a nice head shot.
Lai misses with a body kick.
Lai swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
Kane connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kane.
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!
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane tests Lai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lai misses with a hook.
Kane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A punch combination from Lai misses.
Lai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kane was well out of range. Poor timing from Lai.
Lai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lai checks a leg kick.
Lai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kane.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kane.
Lai blocks a head kick by Kane.
Kane avoids a kick to the body.
Lai 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.
Jigoro Kane dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circling - Lai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kane moves out of range as Lai throws a body kick.
Lai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kane cracks a nice hook into Lai's ribs.
Lai misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.
Kane misses the shot to the body.
Lai checks the leg kick.
Lai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but Lai is just out of range.
Lai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Kane misses with an uppercut. Lai saw that one coming.
Lai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lai looks to land a combination but Kane avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai misses with a body kick.
Kane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lai.
Kane lands a right hook to the body.
Lai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Lai scores with a push kick.
Lai misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lai - that will leave a mark!
Lai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kane.
Lai thows a body shot but no joy.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick and Lai moves out of range easily.
Lai looks to throw a body kick
and Kane counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane looks to clinch
and Lai counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Lai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lai fails to land with a series of punches.
Lai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lai is breathing heavily.
Kane shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lai eats them both and turns towards Kane to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kane defending well as Lai loads up on a big left hand.
Lai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jigoro Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but Lai is just out of range.
Lai swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
Kane digs a good hook to Lai's body.
Lai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane throws a nice head kick!
Kane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lai tries a low kick but Kane avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lai looks for the body kick but Kane saw that one coming.
A jab from Lai misses.
Lai checks a low kick from Kane.
Lai looks to throw a body kick
and Kane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kane.
Kane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kane lands a nice hook to Lai's body. Lai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kane.
Kane scores with a leg kick.
Kane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. Lai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A punch combination from Lai misses.
Kane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kane.
Kane lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lai.
Lai avoids the body shot from Kane.
Kane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kane moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Lai misses.
Lai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jigoro Kane dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
Lai misses with a head kick.
Jab by Kane.
Kane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lai. Lai obviously looking to wear him down.
Lai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kane misses with a hook.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but Lai is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Lai.
Jab by Kane.
Kane works Lai's body with a nice hook.
Lai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Kane tenderised Lai's leg. Lai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lai drops his hands momentarily and Kane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane missing with a left hand there. Lai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kane cracks a nice hook into Lai's ribs.
Lai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kane to score with a decent uppercut.
Lai is rocked!
Lai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lai avoids the head kick by Kane.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lai can do to turn this around?
Lai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lai tries to keep at a distance but Kane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kane scores with a hook to the body.
Kane digs a right hand underneath Lai's ribcage. Lai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kane dips a shoulder and cracks Lai with a mighty uppercut! Lai falls back against the cage and Kane unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lai is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kane screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jigoro Kane!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jigoro Kane thanked Hellbent for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Golden Glory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glory's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sin From Genesis. Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kashmir kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Golden Glory has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Golden Glory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Glory.
Silva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva takes a swing at Glory's ribcage but misses.
Glory ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Glory.
Glory moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Nice body punch from Glory.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Glory's front leg but catches the back leg as Glory tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glory finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glory.
Glory tries to clinch up.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glory.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Glory off balance momentarily.
Glory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva checks a low kick from Glory.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Glory is breathing heavily.
Glory wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Glory tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Silva lands a big uppercut and Glory crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Glory looks OK. Silva waves Glory back to his feet!
Glory is rocked!
Glory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Glory is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a jab when Glory was well out of range.
Glory ducks into an uppercut from Silva and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shogun Silva!
A less than humble Shogun Silva misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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hype
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pop
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