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4K.27 : Rahman vs Retale PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Fightmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pieni Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pieni Mies will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Fightmaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pieni Mies!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mies swings for the body but Fightmaster moves out of range.
Fightmaster looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Fightmaster moves in looking to clinch but Mies pushes him off.
Mies swats away the attempt to clinch by Fightmaster.
Mies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fightmaster circles away quickly and effectively.
Mies misses with a series of wild punches.
Fightmaster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mies was covering up waiting for the punch and Fightmaster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fightmaster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fightmaster postures up.
Fightmaster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fightmaster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fightmaster throws an elbow that misses. Mies uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fightmaster's guard. Nice move by Mies!
Fightmaster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mies wanted to stand there but Fightmaster had control of the position.
Mies prevents Fightmaster from getting back to his feet.
Fightmaster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mies wants to control from the top but Fightmaster keeps moving.
Mies is posturing up here but Fightmaster has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mies tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mies has to tap! Slick submission there by Fightmaster!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Fightmaster!
An out of breath Max Fightmaster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Krypton Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Larsen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Karl Krypton Ii's chin.
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140 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Karl Krypton Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen gets tackled into the cage by Krypton Ii. Krypton Ii maintains the clinch.
Krypton Ii lands a knee to the body.
Larsen has Krypton Ii pressed against the cage, preventing Krypton Ii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Krypton Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krypton Ii has Larsen pushed against the cage.
Krypton Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Larsen misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Krypton Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Krypton Ii instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Krypton Ii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Krypton Ii lands a nice uppercut.
Krypton Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krypton Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
Krypton Ii fails to land with a series of punches.
Krypton Ii cracks Larsen with an open hand slap.
Karl Krypton Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krypton Ii throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krypton Ii goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Krypton Ii misses with a wild combination.
Krypton Ii rushes Larsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Krypton Ii.
Krypton Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krypton Ii lands a left hand.
Krypton Ii lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Krypton Ii.
Krypton Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larsen takes one to the side of the head.
Krypton Ii moves into the clinch successfully.
Krypton Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Krypton Ii there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsen shoots and misses
and Krypton Ii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Larsen looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krypton Ii moves into the clinch.
Krypton Ii is trying to break the clinch but Larsen is controlling him.
Krypton Ii lands a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Krypton Ii wants to control from the top but Larsen keeps moving.
Krypton Ii decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Larsen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Krypton Ii counters with a two punch combo.
Karl Krypton Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Larsen.
Krypton Ii lands a glancing blow to the side of Larsen's head.
Larsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Krypton Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krypton Ii moves into the clinch.
Larsen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Krypton Ii is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Larsen.
Krypton Ii pressing his opponent against the cage.
Krypton Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larsen has his takedown stuffed
and Krypton Ii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Krypton Ii misses the target.
Larsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Krypton Ii throws a nice looking combination but Larsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krypton Ii forces Larsen back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is trying to break the clinch but Krypton Ii is controlling him.
Krypton Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krypton Ii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krypton Ii. Larsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krypton Ii lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krypton Ii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Larsen.
Karl Krypton Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Krypton Ii.
Krypton Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsen.
Krypton Ii with a nice cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsen tries to keep at a distance but Krypton Ii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krypton Ii scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Krypton Ii dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Krypton Ii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Krypton Ii misses the target.
Krypton Ii has Larsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Krypton Ii is stalling here.
Krypton Ii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Krypton Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krypton Ii trying to control the position but instead, Larsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Krypton Ii into the cage.
Krypton Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Larsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krypton Ii.
Krypton Ii tests Larsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krypton Ii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krypton Ii.
Larsen with a poor takedown
letting Krypton Ii counter with a right hand.
Larsen is breathing heavily.
Krypton Ii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larsen in his tracks.
Krypton Ii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Larsen.
Larsen defending well as Krypton Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Larsen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Krypton Ii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karl Krypton Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Larsen.
Larsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Krypton Ii lands with a hook. Larsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krypton Ii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Krypton Ii.
Krypton Ii misses with a two punch combination.
Krypton Ii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krypton Ii lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krypton Ii rushes Larsen and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krypton Ii.
Krypton Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krypton Ii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Larsen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Larsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Krypton Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Larsen thinking.
Karl Krypton Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Krypton Ii misses with a wild combination.
Larsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krypton Ii's corner calls for a 1-2. Krypton Ii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Larsen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Larsen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Krypton Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larsen can do to turn this around?
Krypton Ii lands with an overhand left.
Krypton Ii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Larsen under the eye.
Larsen is rocked!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krypton Ii drops Larsen with a nice combination! Krypton Ii dives into Larsen's guard, looking to finish!
Larsen is still in real trouble! Can Krypton Ii finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krypton Ii works over Larsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Krypton Ii stands and steps away. Larsen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Krypton Ii drops Larsen with a big left hand! Larsen is injured, injured bad! Krypton Ii jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Krypton Ii!
Post fight, Karl Krypton Ii took to the microphone: '... where NO men has gone before ...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Struve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolo Broska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Struve's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, nie Tempah - Written In The Stars. Broska comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Behemoth- The Reign Ov Shemsu-Hor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nikolo Broska is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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256 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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250 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Struve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolo Broska!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struve fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Struve.
Struve shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Broska as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Struve. No joy for Broska on that attempt.
Struve lands a front kick.
Broska misses with a takedown
and Struve counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Broska is trying to stand up here but Struve is controlling him well.
Struve thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Struve is trying to control. Broska wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broska is defending against the submission attempts here by Struve.
Struve prevents Broska from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve is keen to just control but Broska is a slippery customer.
Struve thows a huge punch but Broska dodges it nicely.
Struve is looking for a kimura here.
Broska really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Struve. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Struve wants to control but Broska is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Struve in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Broska tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Struve!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stefan Struve!
Stefan Struve was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Strudel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Der Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strudel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm too Sexy - Right said Fred. 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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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rudolf Strudel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Der Weed!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strudel swings for the body but Weed moves out of range.
Weed shoots in looking for a takedown. Strudel tries to sprawl out of it but Weed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strudel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strudel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strudel lands with a cross.
Strudel misses with a head kick.
Strudel throws a head kick that misses.
Strudel thumps Weed with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed tries to clinch there but Strudel circles away.
Weed throws a leg kick which misses Strudel's front leg but catches the back leg as Strudel tries to avoid it.
Weed shoots in for a takedown but Strudel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Weed moves into range and clinches up with Strudel.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strudel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weed's brow.
Weed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rudolf Strudel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Der Weed.
Strudel scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Van Der Weed has been cut.
Weed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strudel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Strudel stuffs the takedown attempt from Weed. Weed gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strudel misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Strudel as Weed shoots in.
Weed fails to land the takedown.
Strudel lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Strudel.
Strudel misses with a head kick.
Rudolf Strudel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weed is looking to clinch.
Weed fails with the takedown.
Weed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weed drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Weed won't allow Strudel to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strudel keeping moving, preventing Weed from controlling successfully.
Strudel controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weed looking to pass the guard.
Strudel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weed on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rudolf Strudel.
Strudel lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolf Strudel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Van Der Weed's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Weed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Der Weed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strudel throws a poor cross that misses
and Weed decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Strudel's guard.
Strudel wants to stand but Weed is controlling the position.
Weed forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strudel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Strudel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weed passes Strudel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Weed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Strudel!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed has hold of Strudel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Strudel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Strudel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Weed is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Strudel is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Van Der Weed!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Van Der Weed waved his t-shirt featuring Meat and Two Veg's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alha Dhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otou Hek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hek is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tha Playah. Alha Dhin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alha Dhin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Otou Hek!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhin tries to land a body kick
and Hek counters with a big head kick but Dhin shrugs it off.
Dhin looks to land a left hand but Hek moved out of range nicely.
Dhin wants to slow Hek down by chopping away at his legs.
Hek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dhin swivels and escapes.
Dhin throws the kick towards the body but Hek avoids it.
Dhin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dhin slaps away a takedown attempt from Hek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alha Dhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dhin connects with a leg kick. Hek looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dhin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dhin's waist but Dhin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hek off to one side.
Alha Dhin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otou Hek.
Hek tries for a takedown but Dhin circles away easily
and Dhin counters with a nice body kick.
Hek has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhin throws the kick towards the body but Hek avoids it.
Hek shoots in and drives through. Dhin sprawls well.
Hek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dhin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hek blocks the body kick.
Hek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dhin lands a head kick. Hek smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice takedown defense from Dhin. No joy for Hek on that attempt.
Hek has his takedown stuffed
and Dhin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dhin obliges.
Dhin jumps guard and drags Hek to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hek thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dhin has his feet on Hek's thighs here. He's pushed Hek off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hek screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alha Dhin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brock Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montana fails with a takedown attempt.
Montana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Montana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Montana looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Montana loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Montana moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Montana trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montana wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montana gets back to full guard.
Montana is trying to keep Johnson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson postures up in Montana's guard and throws a big left but Montana blocks it.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Montana keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
Montana 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.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Montana.
Montana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Montana has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
Montana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson postures up in Montana's guard and throws a big left but Montana blocks it.
Montana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Montana blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Montana looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Montana has wrist control.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Montana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Montana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Montana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Montana missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Montana's guard.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Montana trying to control the position.
Montana wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson postures up in Montana's guard and throws a big left but Montana blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Montana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Montana looking for a sweep. Not yet Montana, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brock Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson passes Montana's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Montana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is stalling here. Montana is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Johnson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Montana has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Montana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Montana working away.
The ground and pound from Montana seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Montana throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Montana fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Montana's guard.
Montana has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson works over Montana with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Montana 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Montana is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Montana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Montana has Johnson in his guard.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Montana wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Montana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Montana.
Montana moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Montana manages to get underhooks.
Montana has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Montana tries to tie him up.
Montana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montana is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson tightens his grip and picks Montana up, before dumping him to the ground. Montana manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Montana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Montana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Montana has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Montana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Montana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana closes the distance and clinches.
Montana lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Brock Johnson has been cut.
Montana breaks from the clinch.
Brock Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montana gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Montana manages to retain guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Montana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Montana!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Montana trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Montana tries to pass.
Montana is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Brock Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Montana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Montana wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Montana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson postures up.
Montana trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Montana wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
Diego Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montana 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.
Montana controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Montana is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Diego Montana.
I think Johnson 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Johnson!
An out of breath Brock Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan McGrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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177 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan McGrew!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGrew shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Askren as he jumps to the side.
McGrew connects with a nice looking jab.
McGrew throws a shot from downtown. Askren moves away and avoids it.
McGrew throws a right and a left that Askren avoids nicely.
McGrew misses with a body shot.
Askren shoots in and bounces McGrew off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Askren is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGrew is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGrew has escaped and now he's on top!
Askren uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt
and McGrew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGrew is fending him off so far but Askren persists. Nope, McGrew circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren moves away from the strike by McGrew.
Askren with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling McGrew to counter with a crisp jab.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGrew as he avoids it easily.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from McGrew.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGrew.
Askren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGrew shoots in and drives through. Askren sprawls well.
McGrew fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Askren closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGrew circles away.
Askren shoots for a double leg takedown but McGrew sprawls well. He's pushed Askren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGrew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Askren tries to avoid it but McGrew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Askren to the ground. Askren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab from McGrew.
The fighters circling - McGrew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Askren gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGrew works his way to full guard. Good work.
Askren postures up in McGrew's guard and throws a big left but McGrew blocks it.
Askren wants to pass the guard but McGrew is keeping the position.
Askren trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McGrew manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Askren keeping moving, preventing McGrew from controlling successfully.
McGrew in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGrew throws a big elbow that misses.
McGrew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now.
McGrew stops Askren from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrew drops back looking for a leg! Askren is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Askren manages to kick McGrew off! McGrew jumps back into Askren's guard.
McGrew passes Askren's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGrew passes to full mount!
McGrew trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Askren has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Askren looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrew looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGrew is riding his opponent, not letting Askren buck him off.
McGrew tightening his grip on Askren, looking for the choke.
Askren has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGrew trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan McGrew dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Askren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGrew defends it nicely.
McGrew lands with an overhand left.
Askren is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGrew's half guard.
Askren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGrew regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGrew manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard.
Dan McGrew has got the better of the ground game so far.
Askren is looking to stand up but McGrew isn't so interested in that idea.
Askren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Askren tries to get out of the position.
McGrew looking to pass the guard.
McGrew wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren wants to stand and escape but McGrew is having none of it.
McGrew trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McGrew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dan McGrew hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Askren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGrew is fending him off so far but Askren persists. Nope, McGrew circles away and we're back to standing.
McGrew gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askren throwing strikes from guard but McGrew blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren throwing strikes but missing.
Askren is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGrew is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGrew has escaped and now he's on top!
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGrew.
McGrew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askren is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGrew is controlling him.
McGrew trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGrew drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGrew jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Askren is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGrew is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrew is stalling in the full guard.
McGrew prevents Askren from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McGrew trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrew passes into half guard.
Askren wants to get back to his feet.
McGrew lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Askren looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren won't allow McGrew to pass to mount.
Askren tries to kick McGrew off in order to stand up. McGrew Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
McGrew has hold of Askren's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Askren tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McGrew cranks the arm and Askren screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Askren, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dan McGrew!
Dan McGrew gave a mention to Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ed Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Lovely Day - Bill Withers as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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26
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Powerful |
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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 Helsinki, Ed Gein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mason Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Gein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gein misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Ed Gein has been cut.
Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Gein misses with a hook.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Gein moved out of range nicely.
Jackson cracks Gein with a good jab.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Gein.
Gein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Jackson is rocked!
Gein keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Gein finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Gein! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ed Gein!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ed Gein made sure he mentioned Ace C, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luu Viulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Ali (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luu Viulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pentti Ali!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viulu connects with a body shot.
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Viulu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viulu tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Viulu clinches up with Ali and pushes him back against the cage.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Viulu fails to land.
Viulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Viulu stalls.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viulu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ali up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
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!
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viulu just leaning against Ali, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viulu misses with a body punch.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Ali.
A hook to the body from Ali.
Viulu tries to stall but Ali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Viulu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ali is looking to control Viulu's arms but Viulu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ali has his back to the cage.
Viulu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali crunches a lovely knee into Viulu's ribcage.
Ali is looking to control Viulu's arms but Viulu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ali has his back to the cage.
Viulu can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Ali wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viulu just leaning against Ali, taking a breather.
Viulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali works on Viulu's body with a couple of short punches.
Viulu tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Viulu back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viulu backwards.
Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Ali digs a good body shot into Viulu's ribs.
Ali lands a body shot.
Viulu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ali connects with a single shot there.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Viulu avoids it.
Ali prevents a body shot from Viulu.
Viulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali is working Viulu over against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Viulu as Ali tries to tie him up.
Viulu has Ali pressed against the cage, preventing Ali from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ali prevents a body shot from Viulu.
Viulu throws a head punch that misses.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viulu.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viulu blocks an uppercut.
Viulu tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Viulu back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viulu stalling against the cage.
Viulu misses with a body punch.
Viulu is stalling here.
Viulu has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Viulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Viulu is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Viulu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Viulu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Ali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ali tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Viulu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Viulu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Viulu lands the left hand.
It looks like Pentti Ali has been cut.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ali!
Viulu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali moves into range and clinches up with Viulu.
Viulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
A nice left hand lands by Viulu.
Ali stalls.
Viulu stalling.
Viulu presses Ali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Viulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viulu digs a right hand underneath Ali's ribcage. Ali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viulu tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Pentti Ali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Viulu digs a right hand into Ali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali's gas tank.
Ali is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viulu effectively controlling the action here.
Viulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali tries to work over Viulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Viulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Viulu slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Viulu.
Viulu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Viulu.
Viulu leaning against his opponent.
Viulu working aggressively here.
Viulu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viulus head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viulu effectively controlling the action here.
Ali misses with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Viulu.
Viulu pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viulu prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali misses with a knee strike.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Viulu.
A right hook to the body lands for Viulu.
Viulu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Viulu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viulu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Viulu on the inside.
Viulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Viulu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Viulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viulu taking a breather.
Viulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Viulu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Viulu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Viulu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Viulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viulu blocking some punches.
Viulu effectively controlling the action here.
Viulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viulu scores with a hook to the body.
Viulu is stalling here.
Viulu lands with a light punch inside.
Viulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Viulu.
Viulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Viulu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luu Viulu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Ali's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A combination from Viulu does no damage.
Luu Viulu is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Viulu thuds a left hand into Ali's body.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Viulu is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Viulu.
Viulu rushes Ali and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Viulu.
Ali tries a body shot but Viulu blocks it.
A short right from Viulu.
Viulu scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viulu lands with a short shot to the head.
Viulu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Viulu slows down the pace here.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Viulu lands a nice uppercut.
Viulu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Viulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viulu taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viulu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Viulu finish him?
Viulu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ali up against the cage.
Viulu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Viulu drops Ali onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ali is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Viulu.
Viulu dips a shoulder and cracks Ali with a mighty uppercut! Ali falls back against the cage and Viulu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ali 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 - Viulu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luu Viulu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Luu Viulu made sure he mentioned FinnFighter Nutrition (Only 160Q supps!), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Rahman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reiska Pekka Retale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rahman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Piss up a Rope. The crowd seem to be enjoying Retale's choice of entrance music: The Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Rahman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reiska Pekka Retale!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Retale throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Retale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
Retale lands an overhand right.
Rahman throws a nice looking combination but Retale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rahman throws a combination. Retale tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Reiska Pekka Retale has been cut.
Retale moves into the clinch successfully.
Retale crunches a lovely knee into Rahman's ribcage.
Retale prevents a body shot from Rahman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Retale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rahman's defenses.
Retale working Rahman over with knees to the body.
Retale lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Retale.
Retale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rahman's efforts to push away.
Retale using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rahman is breathing heavily.
Retale lands a body shot in the clinch.
Retale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Retale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Retale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Retale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Retale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Retale tightens his grip and picks Rahman up, before dumping him to the ground. Rahman manages to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rahman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Retale controls the pace.
Retale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Retale controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Reiska Pekka Retale was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rahman slips a jab from Retale.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Retale is out of range.
Rahman gets caught napping as Retale dives in and scores a takedown. Rahman manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Retale controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Retale throwing strikes from guard but Rahman blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman is trying to keep Retale in close.
Retale trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
Retale slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Retale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Retale throws an overhand right that lands on Rahman's shoulder, as Rahman tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retale drives through and clinches with Rahman against the cage.
Rahman tries to break the clinch but Retale is controlling the position.
Rahman letting Retale take a breather here.
Retale has Rahman pressed against the cage, preventing Rahman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Retale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Retale tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Retale.
Retale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Retale lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman is trying to break the clinch but Retale has him pressed against the cage.
Retale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Retale gets an overhook and lands an elbow 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!
Retale dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Retale misses with some punches.
Retale lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reiska Pekka Retale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reiska Pekka Retale'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.
Retale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rahman momentarily.
Nice shot by Retale.
Rahman slips under a jab from Retale.
Retale rushes Rahman and presses him up against the cage.
Rahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman manages to break the clinch.
Retale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rahman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Retale somewhat.
Retale bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rahman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rahman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rahman tries to get out of the position.
Rahman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Retale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Retale throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retale misses with the ground and pound.
Rahman stops Retale from passing to mount.
Retale wants to control but Rahman is keeping him busy.
Retale tries for a kimura but Rahman is defending well.
Rahman prevents Retale from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman parries the strikes from Retale easily there. Retale is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rahman to escape.
Retale with the ground and pound but Rahman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rahman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Retale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rahman trying to keep a closed guard but Retale is proving a slippery customer.
Rahman keeping full guard, as Retale tries to pass.
Retale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman keeping moving, preventing Retale from controlling successfully.
Retale controlling from the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Retale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Retale.
Retale connects with a body shot that sends Rahman's belly button to the back.
Retale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Retale misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retale shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rahman's guard.
Retale throwing strikes but missing.
Rahman keeping moving, preventing Retale from controlling successfully.
Retale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Retale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Retale wants to control from the top but Rahman keeps moving.
Rahman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Retale controls the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Retale wants to control from the top but Rahman keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reiska Pekka Retale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reiska Pekka Retale's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Retale looks to throw the jab but Rahman is out of range.
Rahman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Retale misses with a wild body shot.
Retale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Retale wants to clinch.
Nice jab there from Retale.
Rahman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carlos Rahman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rahman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Retale slips under a jab from Rahman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retale closes the distance and clinches.
Rahman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman swats away the attempt to clinch by Retale.
Rahman misses with a wild combination.
Reiska Pekka Retale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Retale moves out of range as Rahman strikes.
Rahman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Retale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rahman ducks under a wild hook from Retale.
Rahman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Retale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Retale clinches up with Rahman and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman is trying to force a seperation but Retale has the dominant position.
Rahman tries to break the clinch but Retale is controlling the position.
Retale just leaning against Rahman, taking a breather.
Retale missing with knees to the body.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Retale.
Retale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Retale is working for takedown but Rahman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Retale misses with an elbow strike.
Retale lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Retale.
Rahman managing to block the knees to the body from Retale.
Retale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Retale unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Retale controls his hands.
Rahman tries to stall but Retale uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Retale lands a nice elbow.
Rahman is trying to break the clinch but Retale is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rahman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rahman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Retale.
Retale throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahman.
Reiska Pekka Retale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahman misses with an uppercut.
Rahman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Retale makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Retale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Retale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rahman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Retale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
Rahman lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Retale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Retale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rahman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Retale swinging wildly here.
Retale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rahman scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman misses with a hook.
Retale misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rahman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Retale.
Retale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Retale saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reiska Pekka Retale really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reiska Pekka Retale's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Retale defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Retale drops his hands momentarily and Rahman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Retale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rahman counters with a two punch combo.
Rahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Retale counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Retale.
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Retale.
Retale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rahman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short body shot lands from Retale as the two fighters clinch.
Rahman looking to stall.
Retale looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman stalling in the clinch but Retale improves position.
Retale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Retale prevents Rahman from breaking the clinch.
Rahman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reiska Pekka Retale seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Retale scores with a knee to the head.
Retale has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rahman regains guard immediately.
Retale is looking to work some ground and pound but Rahman has wrist control.
Rahman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Retale is controlling him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman has momentary wrist control but Retale slips an elbow through the middle.
Retale wants to control from the top but Rahman keeps moving.
Retale postures up and lands a big shot to Rahman's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Retale looking to sit in guard and control but Rahman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reiska Pekka Retale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rahman trying to control the position from guard on top but Retale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Retale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rahman is aware though and is defending well.
Rahman controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retale controls Rahman momentarily but Rahman frees himself.
Rahman preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carlos Rahman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Retale misses.
Retale misses with a hook
and Rahman counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reiska Pekka Retale dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Reiska Pekka Retale's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Retale lands a jab.
A jab from Retale misses.
Rahman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Retale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Retale misses with a wild body shot.
Retale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rahman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Retale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rahman throws a hook to the side of Retale's head but Retale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Retale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retale forces Rahman back against the cage and clinches.
Retale lands with a short shot to the head.
Rahman is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Retale lands an elbow inside that Rahman shrugs off.
Rahman is rocked!
Retale lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Rahman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Retale utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Retale lands an elbow that stopped Rahman in his tracks for a moment.
Rahman working hard to break the clinch.
Rahman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman swinging wildly here.
Rahman thuds his right hand into Retale's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman avoids the body shot from Retale.
Rahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahman seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Retale. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Retale.
Retale misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman walks into a jab.
Retale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Retale moved out of range nicely.
Rahman misses with an uppercut.
Retale lands a right hook to the body.
Carlos Rahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman misses with the combination.
Rahman slips a jab from Retale.
Retale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reiska Pekka Retale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Retale.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Retale.
Rahman is trying to break the clinch but Retale has him pressed against the cage.
Retale presses Rahman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman tries to circle away but Retale has him pinned against the cage.
Retale gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retale blocking some punches.
Retale landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Retale.
Rahman is looking to break free of the clinch but Retale has double underhooks.
Rahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Retale gets through Rahman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Retale blocking some punches.
Retale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Retale's elbow.
Retale lands with a light punch inside.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Retale.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Rahman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Retale is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rahman to the mat. Rahman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Retale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reiska Pekka Retale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Retale 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reiska Pekka Retale!
Reiska Pekka Retale is the new featherweight champion!
After the big win, Reiska Pekka Retale made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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