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SPFT10 - Requiem for Combat PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miguel San Miguel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogan Botch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogan Botch told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel San Miguel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rogan Botch!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San Miguel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
San Miguel fails with a takedown attempt.
San Miguel throws a series of punches but Botch avoids them all with ease.
Botch misses with a two punch combination.
Botch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
San Miguel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Botch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and San Miguel counters with a shoot takedown. Botch fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
San Miguel looking to pass the guard.
San Miguel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Botch has his feet on San Miguel's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
San Miguel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel San Miguel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Botch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogan Botch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Miguel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
San Miguel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Botch defends it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Botch scores with a four punch combination!
Botch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and San Miguel counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Botch!
San Miguel won't let Botch get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
San Miguel looking to ground and pound but Botch is blocking nicely.
Botch is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Botch is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Miguel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Botch because San Miguel loaded up on that one.
San Miguel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Botch tries to buck San Miguel off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San Miguel can't control as he wanted to and Botch manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Botch is trying to stand.
Botch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from San Miguel.
San Miguel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Botch makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
San Miguel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Botch but Botch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
San Miguel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
San Miguel is breathing heavily.
San Miguel tries to clinch but Botch is having none of it.
San Miguel closes the distance but Botch moves to the side
and Botch counters with a left and a right that stings San Miguel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Miguel looks for a takedown but Botch sprawls well.
Botch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Miguel San Miguel has been cut.
San Miguel slips a jab and a cross from Botch.
Botch misses with a two punch combination.
Botch misses with the combination.
Botch throws a series of punches but San Miguel moves out of range.
A combination from Botch does no damage.
San Miguel doesn't manage to clinch there - Botch circles away.
Botch looks to land a combination but San Miguel avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by San Miguel.
Botch is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Botch prevents San Miguel from moving into mount.
Botch is not content to let San Miguel control the position.
San Miguel working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Botch is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
San Miguel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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 Miguel San Miguel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel San Miguel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
San Miguel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Botch slaps away a takedown attempt from San Miguel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
San Miguel darts in trying to clinch
and Botch counters with a right hand to the body.
San Miguel just misses with a punch to the body.
Botch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but San Miguel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
San Miguel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel San Miguel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Botch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
San Miguel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Botch wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Miguel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Botch defending well though.
Botch is looking to escape.
San Miguel is looking to stall here but Botch recovers full guard.
San Miguel throws an elbow that misses. Botch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in San Miguel's guard. Nice move by Botch!
Botch wants to get up but he can't break San Miguel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botch prevents San Miguel from getting back to his feet.
Botch stands and steps away. San Miguel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A punch combination from Botch misses.
Botch throws a one two combo.
San Miguel misses with an uppercut.
San Miguel shoots in for a double leg but Botch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
San Miguel shoots in looking for a takedown but Botch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing San Miguel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Botch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Botch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Botch slaps away a takedown attempt from San Miguel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Botch misses.
Botch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A left and a right from Botch both land. Nice combination.
San Miguel shoots in looking for a takedown. Botch tries to sprawl out of it but San Miguel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Botch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Botch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Botch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. San Miguel eats them both and turns towards Botch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Botch throws a nice looking combination but San Miguel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
San Miguel fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Botch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Botch throws a nice looking combination but San Miguel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from San Miguel misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Botch.
San Miguel closes the distance and clinches up with Botch, looking for a takedown. San Miguel pushes Botch against the cage but Botch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Botch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping San Miguel at a distance.
Botch throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Botch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogan Botch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Botch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
San Miguel walks into a straight right hand from Botch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Botch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel San Miguel'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. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from San Miguel is defended easily by Botch.
San Miguel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Botch pinned against the cage. Botch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Botch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
San Miguel tries for a takedown but Botch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel San Miguel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
San Miguel shoots in and drives through. Botch sprawls well.
Botch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Botch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miguel San Miguel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
San Miguel closes the distance and clinches up with Botch, looking for a takedown. San Miguel pushes Botch against the cage but Botch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botch misses with a series of wild punches.
Botch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Botch misses with a two punch combination.
San Miguel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Botch.
Sloppy strikes from Botch. Those never looked like landing.
San Miguel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miguel San Miguel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by San Miguel or perhaps it was just good defense by Botch which made him look bad.
Botch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Botch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
San Miguel is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botch lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh San Miguel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Botch throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on San Miguel's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Botch dives in looking to finish as San Miguel flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Botch's strikes! Botch is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! San Miguel's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but San Miguel was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rogan Botch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Rix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rix has chosen Milkshake as his entrance music. James Rix is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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 St Petersburg, Brandon Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Rix!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Richards or perhaps it was just good defense by Rix which made him look bad.
Rix gets tackled into the cage by Richards. Richards maintains the clinch.
Rix scores with a hook to the body.
Richards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rix walks away with a smile on his face. Richards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rix wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Rix wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Richards tries for a takedown but Rix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Richards is looking to control Rix's arms but Rix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Richards has his back to the cage.
Richards cracks Rix with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards has Rix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Richards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rix just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rix.
Rix is working Richards over against the cage.
Richards jumps guard but Rix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Rix breaks the clinch.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rix rushes Richards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Rix.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Richards looking to slow down the pace here.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rix.
It looks like Brandon Richards has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rix scores with a shot to the side of Richards's head.
Richards drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rix breaks the clinch.
Rix tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Richards.
Rix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rix sprawls well. Rix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.
Richards tries to keep at a distance but Rix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards tries to pull guard but Rix won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Rix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Richards's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rix instigates a clinch.
Rix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rix keeps control of Richards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richards tries to break the clinch but Rix is controlling the position.
Rix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richards's efforts to push away.
Richards is trying to stall.
Rix avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Rix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rix takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rix is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rix avoiding damage.
Richards can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rix trying to land knees to the body.
Richards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Richards is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rix to keep the fight standing.
Richards tries to pull guard but Rix holds him up against the cage and eventually Richards drops back down to his feet.
Rix manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rix works on Richards's body with a couple of short punches.
Richards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rix slows down the pace here.
Richards fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rix is pressed up against the cage. Richards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rix down to the mat. Rix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rix closes the distance and pushes Richards back into the cage.
The referee calls for Rix to work.
Richards tries to break the clinch but Rix is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rix tries a knee to the head but Richards blocks it.
The referee calls for Rix to work.
Richards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rix is keeping busy.
Rix trying to land knees to the body.
Richards can't break the clinch.
Richards jumps guard but Rix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Rix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Richards's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Richards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rix as he jumps to the side.
Richards keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Richards wants to take the fight to the mat but Rix manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Richards fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards has had enough of the clinch but Rix keeps him there for the moment.
Rix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richards is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Richards trying to control the position but instead, Rix has worked for underhooks and has pushed Richards into the cage.
Rix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rix slows down the pace here.
Richards fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards jumps guard but Rix stands there with Richards around his waist. Richards gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Richards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rix just stands there and leans against the cage.
Richards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rix has him pressed against the cage.
Richards avoiding damage as Rix throws knees to the body.
Rix leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rix is leaning against Richards and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rix content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rix.
Rix stalls.
Richards is trying to pull guard but Rix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards goes for a takedown attempt but Rix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rix tries to clinch but Richards is having none of it.
Rix forces Richards back against the cage and clinches.
Richards working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rix.
Rix stalling against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Rix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rix 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for James Rix!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for James Rix!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for James Rix!
James Rix wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking James Rix 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralf Krause (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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220 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ralf Krause!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause misses with a body shot.
Champ misses the jab.
Champ throws a lazy right hand but Krause sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Champ as Krause shoots in.
Krause connects with a high kick.
Champ lands a jab to the nose.
Champ throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krause slips a jab from Champ.
Krause tries to clinch up.
Champ cracks Krause with an open hand slap.
Champ defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krause.
Champ stuffs the takedown.
Bill Champ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralf Krause.
Champ with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Champ did well to prevent Krause getting side control.
Champ keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champ looking for submissions off his back.
Krause is working for a kimura but Champ is defending it quite comfortably.
Champ has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krause is working away from the top position though.
Krause stops Champ from getting back to his feet.
Krause is keen to just control but Champ is a slippery customer.
Champ trying to control but Krause postures up.
It looks like Krause is going to stand back up.
Champ trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bill Champ wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Krause avoids the body shot from Champ.
Nice uppercut there from Champ.
Champ moves into range and connects with a jab.
Champ is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Champ looks to land a combination but Krause avoids it well.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but Champ shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krause doesn't manage to clinch there - Champ circles away.
Krause loads up on a big right hand but Champ slips the punch.
Champ shoots in for a takedown but Krause shows good takedown defense.
Champ lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champ looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Krause is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Champ jumps into side control!
Krause tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champ trying to control the action but Krause is working from the bottom.
Krause is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Krause's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krause manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Champ trying to hold on to Krause's head to control him but Krause postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Champ dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Krause fails with the takedown
enabling Champ to counter with a crisp jab.
Krause tries to score a power double leg takedown but Champ sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krause somewhat.
Champ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krause manages to avoid it.
Bill Champ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krause changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Champ tries to avoid it but Krause manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Champ to the ground. Champ escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bill Champ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralf Krause.
Krause takes one on the button.
Krause takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krause gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krause looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krause looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Champ catches Krause right on the button with a cross.
Krause takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Champ does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Champ.
Bill Champ is winning the standup battle so far.
Champ cracks Krause with a good jab.
Krause tries to clinch but Champ moves out of range.
Krause dives in and grabs Champ's left leg, looking for a takedown. Champ pushes down on Krause's head and hops out.
Krause throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Krause takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krause is looking to clinch.
Krause tries to clinch there but Champ circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Champ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champ connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Krause slaps away a takedown attempt from Champ, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Krause needs to keep his hands up - Champ had a free shot at his head there.
Krause looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Champ!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krause working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Champ tries to lock up and control but Krause gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Champ is squirming around, avoiding Krause's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Champ working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champ tries to hold on but Krause pushes him away.
Krause trying to control but Champ is having none of it.
Champ is working to get back to half guard.
Champ wants to control but Krause is having none of it.
Champ is working to get back to half guard.
Krause wants to take his opponent's back but Champ doesn't allow it.
Krause working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Champ sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause tries to pass to full mount but Champ defends it.
Champ looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Champ regains full guard. Nicely done.
Champ is controlling Krause's posture.
Krause avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krause missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krause gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause moves away from the strike by Champ.
Krause tries to close the distance and clinch up but Champ swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Champ dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Champ scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krause doesn't seem bothered though.
Krause walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Champ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Champ scores with a jab. Krause acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Champ fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krause fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Champ has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krause tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Champ tests Krause's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Champ there.
Krause doesn't manage to clinch there - Champ circles away.
Krause rushes Champ and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Champ fails to land.
Krause pulls guard successfully.
Krause working for submissions but it's allowed Champ to get to half guard.
Krause wants to get back to full guard.
Champ is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krause doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Champ.
Champ takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Champ pulls his head out easily.
Krause tries to roll over but Champ keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause tries to kick Champ off but Champ keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Krause has a hand on Champ's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Champ takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Champ prevents Krause from getting the reversal.
Krause slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champ prevents Krause from standing back up.
Krause takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krause is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Champ looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bill Champ just wasn't active enough.
Nice body punch from Champ.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Champ throws a wild body kick that Krause sees coming a mile off.
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 Bill Champ.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Champ, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Bill Champ!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Bill Champ!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Bill Champ!
Bill Champ wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ford Prefect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prefect has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Ford Prefect is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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187 lbs
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181 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roddy Piper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ford Prefect!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper drives through with a takedown into Prefect's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Piper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Prefect working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Piper.
Prefect has his foot on Piper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Piper works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prefect has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Piper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prefect is looking for a triangle but Piper pushes his legs off easily.
Piper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prefect on the ground.
Piper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Piper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Piper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Piper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Piper scoring with some ground and pound.
Piper postures up and lands a big shot to Prefect's brow.
Piper connects with a couple of short punches.
Piper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prefect has his foot on Piper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Piper works his way back into a safe position though.
Prefect throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Piper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper lands a couple of elbows.
Piper cracks Prefect with a solid left hand.
Piper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Prefect is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Piper is aware though and is defending well.
Piper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Piper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Piper landing some decent shots from guard.
Prefect is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prefect looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prefect working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Piper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prefect looks gassed!
Piper chips away with some ground and pound.
Prefect is still in real trouble! Can Piper finish him?
Piper stands up over Prefect, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Prefect looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Prefect seems to have recovered his senses.
Piper is working Prefect over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Piper landing with the ground and pound.
Piper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Prefect covers up, he's hurt! Piper keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Piper and the ref steps in to end the fight! Piper can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roddy Piper!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Connors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Tasalakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tauno Tasalakki struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Daniel Connors could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tauno Tasalakki's chin.
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170 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Connors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tasalakki!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasalakki lands with a right hand.
Tasalakki gets the takedown into side control.
Connors dodges the ground and pound from Tasalakki.
Tasalakki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Connors is avoiding damage well.
Check out the look on Tasalakki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Connors is being controlled here.
Connors can't do much from the bottom here.
Connors is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tasalakki taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasalakki working the ground and pound.
Tasalakki misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Tasalakki stalls from top position.
Connors can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connors managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tasalakki.
Tasalakki takes a little break here. Connors wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tasalakki cracks Connors with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Connors struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Connors's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Connors tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Connors taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tasalakki scoring with punches from side control.
The ground and pound from Tasalakki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tasalakki sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Connors is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tasalakki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tasalakki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tasalakki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Connors down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Tasalakki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tasalakki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Connors takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Connors has his takedown stuffed
and Connors takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Connors misses with a takedown
so Tasalakki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tasalakki looking to pass the guard.
Tasalakki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tasalakki throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tasalakki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Let's hope that Tasalakki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tauno Tasalakki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Connors shoots and misses
and Tasalakki counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Connors. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasalakki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tasalakki cracks Connors with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Connors is rocked!
Connors with a poor takedown
and Tasalakki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oh Connors is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Still in half guard, Tasalakki seems content to control.
Connors seems to have got his legs back now.
Tasalakki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tasalakki in particular looking to stall.
Tasalakki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki is looking to advance position but Connors won't allow it.
Tasalakki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Connors sees it coming and defends easily.
Connors is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tauno Tasalakki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tasalakki not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tasalakki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connors on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Tasalakki seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Tasalakki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tasalakki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Connors tries for a takedown but Tasalakki circles away easily
and Tasalakki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tasalakki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tasalakki stands and throws Connors's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tasalakki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Connors is trying to get back to half guard.
Tasalakki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasalakki in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Connors is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tauno Tasalakki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kullervo Pelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd-Gimme back my Bullets. Pelli is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Juha Vainio - Nakkila. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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25
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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266 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aidan Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kullervo Pelli!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelli cracks Xavier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pelli lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pelli lands a big right hook! Xavier looks hurt but is still standing! Pelli lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Xavier falls down and Pelli dives in with a huge hammer fist! Xavier's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Pelli runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kullervo Pelli!
Our winner, Kullervo Pelli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bilashki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Louhikko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bilashki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Warriors of Skyrim. Louhikko has chosen Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down as his entrance music. Jon Bilashki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
300 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
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27
305 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Bilashki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Louhikko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louhikko moves forwards but Bilashki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bilashki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bilashki misses with the combination.
Louhikko is looking to clinch.
Bilashki throws a right and a left that Louhikko avoids nicely.
Louhikko digs a good hook to Bilashki's body.
Bilashki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Louhikko is fending him off so far but Bilashki persists. Nope, Louhikko circles away and we're back to standing.
Louhikko throws a sloppy head kick and Bilashki moves out of range easily.
Bilashki throws a shot from downtown. Louhikko moves away and avoids it.
Bilashki walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Louhikko misses with a wild body shot.
Louhikko loads up on a big right hand but Bilashki slips the punch.
Louhikko dodges the punch combination from Bilashki.
A telegraphed right hand from Bilashki misses the target.
Bilashki misses the jab.
Louhikko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bilashki throws the left hand but Louhikko avoids the punch easily.
Louhikko throws a body punch but Bilashki moves out of range.
Louhikko slips under a jab from Bilashki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Louhikko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bilashki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Louhikko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bilashki to score with a decent uppercut.
Louhikko moves into the clinch successfully.
Louhikko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bilashki is trying to break the clinch but Louhikko has him pressed against the cage.
Bilashki blocks an elbow strike from Louhikko.
Louhikko tries to land a knee to the head but Bilashki blocks with his arms.
Bilashki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bilashki misses with an elbow over the top.
Louhikko can't find room to land a body shot as Bilashki controls the action.
Bilashki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Louhikko misses with the head strike.
Bilashki breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Louhikko.
Louhikko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bilashki's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Bilashki. Those never looked like landing.
Louhikko throws a head kick but Bilashki moves out of range.
Bilashki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Louhikko scores with a shot to the body.
Louhikko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Louhikko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bilashki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Louhikko controls the position.
Louhikko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Louhikko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bilashki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bilashki tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko trying to control the action but Bilashki is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lauri Louhikko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bilashki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bilashki moves away from the strike by Louhikko.
Bilashki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Louhikko.
Bilashki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Louhikko.
Nice jab there from Louhikko.
Bilashki looks to clinch
and Louhikko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bilashki wants to clinch.
Louhikko digs a good hook to Bilashki's body.
Louhikko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bilashki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bilashki is looking to clinch.
Bilashki looks to land a combination but Louhikko avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Louhikko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Louhikko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bilashki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bilashki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bilashki throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Louhikko there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Louhikko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bilashki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bilashki lands with a cross.
Bilashki swinging wildly here.
Louhikko lands with a good body shot.
Bilashki avoids the head kick by Louhikko.
Bilashki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Louhikko.
Louhikko scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Louhikko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Louhikko misses with a two punch combination.
Bilashki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Louhikko sprawls well. Louhikko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bilashki gets slowly back to his feet.
Louhikko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bilashki.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bilashki throws a combination that misses
and Bilashki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Louhikko wants to clinch up but Bilashki keeps it at a distance.
Louhikko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Louhikko avoids a wild elbow strike from Bilashki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Bilashki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Louhikko.
Bilashki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Louhikko has him pressed against the cage.
Louhikko lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Louhikko on the inside.
Louhikko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bilashki managing to block the knees to the body from Louhikko.
Louhikko throws a big uppercut that drops Bilashki! More strikes from Louhikko and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bilashki lies dazed against the cage as Louhikko celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lauri Louhikko!
Lauri Louhikko is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Lauri Louhikko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Gat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayle Amot Abdalla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gat comes to the cage accompanied by Danza Kuduro . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Gat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rayle Amot Abdalla!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gat looks to land a combination but Abdalla avoids it well.
Gat fails to land with a series of punches.
Gat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abdalla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gat avoids it really well and circles away.
Gat misses with a combination
and Abdalla holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gat tries to break free but Abdalla pushes him back against the cage.
Gat breaks from the clinch.
Abdalla takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abdalla gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Rayle Amot Abdalla has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gat lands a big head kick that sends Abdalla tumbling to the mat! Gat takes a step backwards and waves Abdalla back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Abdalla is rocked!
Gat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abdalla is still on wobbly legs! Can Gat finish him?
Gat breaks from the clinch.
Abdalla drops his hands momentarily and Gat needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Abdalla just on the top of the head. Abdalla drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Abdalla - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Gat!
A relieved looking Johnny Gat thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Nevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nevin comes to the cage accompanied by Twin Atlantic - Free. Calhoun comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Always Strapped by: Lil Wayne kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Slim Calhoun has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Nevin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun doesn't manage to clinch there - Nevin circles away.
Calhoun misses with a double jab.
Calhoun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nevin misses with a body shot.
Calhoun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheers as Calhoun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nevin doesn't seem phased though.
Calhoun takes the fight into the clinch.
Nevin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Calhoun has him pressed against the cage.
Nevin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calhoun moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nevin lands a leg kick that knocks Calhoun off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevin lands a high kick!
Calhoun misses with a combination
letting Nevin counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun misses with a wild combination.
Nevin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Calhouns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Calhoun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nevin circles away.
Calhoun throws a series of punches but Nevin avoids them all with ease.
Nevin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nevin throws an off balance right hand
and Calhoun counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nevin won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nevin holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calhoun wants to stand but Nevin has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevin is looking to reverse the position.
Calhoun decides to stand back up. Calhoun steps back and let's Nevin get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Calhoun misses.
Calhoun blocks a head kick by Nevin.
Calhoun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Calhoun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nevin swings for the body but Calhoun moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nevin.
Nevin tried to score with a low kick but Calhoun checks it.
Calhoun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calhoun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nevin tries a head kick but it misses.
Nevin tried to score with a low kick but Calhoun checks it.
Calhoun throws a right and a left that Nevin avoids nicely.
Nevin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Calhoun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nevin throws a low kick, looking for Calhoun's leg but Calhoun calmly moves out of range.
Nevin loads up on a big right hand but Calhoun slips the punch.
Bill Nevin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun works the jab nicely.
Calhoun misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Nevin misses.
Calhoun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nevin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Calhoun throws a nice looking combination but Nevin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Calhoun checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nevin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nevin throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nevin connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nevin. That's going to slow Calhoun down.
Calhoun throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 Bill Nevin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Calhoun does it's job there.
Nevin cracks Calhoun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Calhoun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nevin.
Nevin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Calhoun misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Nevin.
Nevin misses with a low kick.
Calhoun lands a right hook to the body.
Calhoun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nevin lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calhoun.
Nevin misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Calhoun there.
Nevin throws the left hand but Calhoun avoids the punch easily.
Nevin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calhoun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calhoun misses with a two punch combination.
Slim Calhoun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Nevin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nevin.
Nevin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Calhoun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nevin. That's going to slow Calhoun down.
Calhoun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nevin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevin misses with a body shot.
Nevin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calhoun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calhoun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nevin. Nevin obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevin misses with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Calhoun misses.
Nevin connects with a solid leg kick.
Nevin stuffs the takedown attempt from Calhoun. Calhoun gets slowly back to his feet.
Calhoun is breathing heavily.
Nevin throws a leg kick which misses Calhoun's front leg but catches the back leg as Calhoun tries to avoid it.
Calhoun misses with a double jab
and Nevin counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Calhoun is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Calhoun misses with the combination.
Nevin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calhoun was well out of range. Poor timing from Nevin.
Calhoun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calhoun gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nevin.
Calhoun is rocked!
Calhoun blocks a jab.
Calhoun tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bill Nevin is winning the standup battle so far.
Calhoun blocks a head kick by Nevin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevin misses with a wild body shot.
Calhoun lands with a hook. Nevin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nevin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calhoun thuds his right hand into Nevin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nevin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calhoun looks to land a combination but Nevin avoids it well.
A combination from Calhoun does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nevin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nevin avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Calhoun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Nevin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nevin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Calhoun's calf.
Calhoun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nevin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Calhoun avoids the body shot from Nevin.
Calhoun throws a right and a left that Nevin avoids nicely.
Calhoun misses with a double jab
and Nevin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calhoun on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Calhoun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Nevin.
Calhoun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Calhoun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nevin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calhoun takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nevin misses the jab.
Nevin throws out a leg kick but Calhoun moves out of range and Nevin only half commits.
Calhoun's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nevin, right into the meat.
Calhoun misses with a combination
and Nevin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calhoun on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nevin lands a really nice looking cross but Calhoun seems unphased.
Calhoun is still on wobbly legs! Can Nevin finish him?
Nevin wants to slow Calhoun down by chopping away at his legs.
Calhoun seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Calhoun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calhoun throws a nice looking combination but Nevin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nevin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Calhoun throws a series of punches but Nevin avoids them all with ease.
Nevin looks to land a left hand but Calhoun moved out of range nicely.
Nevin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Calhoun's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevin misses with a looping right.
Nevin lands an overhand right.
Calhoun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nevin throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Nevin.
Calhoun instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nevin.
Nevin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nevin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Calhoun has him pressed against the cage.
Nevin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Calhoun misses with a knee to the head.
Nevin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nevin is trying to break the clinch but Calhoun is controlling him.
Calhoun throws a knee to the head but misses.
Calhoun with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nevin misses with some punches.
Nevin manages to break the clinch.
Calhoun lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevin connects with a solid leg kick.
Nevin throws a jab when Calhoun was well out of range.
Calhoun throws a right and a left that Nevin avoids nicely.
Nevin is looking to score with low kicks.
Nevin works Calhoun's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calhoun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nevin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Calhoun is out of range and Nevin settles back down.
Nevin takes a swing at Calhoun's ribcage but misses.
Calhoun throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Nevin clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nevin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for Calhoun.
Calhoun misses with a low kick.
Nevin slips a jab and a cross from Calhoun.
Calhoun misses with a double jab.
Nevin throws a low kick but Calhoun moves out of range easily.
Nevin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calhoun.
Calhoun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nevin tries to work over Calhoun's front leg with a kick but Calhoun checks it.
Calhoun misses with the combination.
A punch lands to the side of Calhoun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevin misses with a head kick.
Calhoun shoots in looking for a takedown. Nevin tries to sprawl out of it but Calhoun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nevin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nevin misses with a low kick.
Calhoun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nevin.
Nevin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calhoun manages to avoid it.
Calhoun lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nevin scores with a spinning back kick!
Calhoun is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevin scores with a jab to the head.
Calhoun checks a low kick from Nevin.
Calhoun takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nevin stuns Calhoun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Calhoun fails to land with a series of punches.
Calhoun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nevin slips a jab and a cross from Calhoun.
Nevin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calhoun swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun wants to clinch.
Nevin throws a leg kick which misses Calhoun's front leg but catches the back leg as Calhoun tries to avoid it.
Calhoun is looking to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nevin.
Nevin throws a leg kick but Calhoun moved away.
Nevin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nevin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nevin is fending him off so far but Calhoun persists. Nope, Nevin circles away and we're back to standing.
Calhoun misses with a two punch combination.
Calhoun misses with a series of wild punches.
Nevin misses with a low kick.
Nevin thumps Calhoun with a low kick.
Calhoun throws a leg kick but Nevin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calhoun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nevin.
Calhoun checks a leg kick nicely.
Nevin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Nevin had his way with Slim Calhoun in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Calhoun throws a right hand that Nevin ducks under and follows up with a left that Nevin also avoids with ease.
Nevin connects with a jab.
Calhoun is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Calhoun misses with a two punch combination.
Nevin slips a jab and a cross from Calhoun.
Nevin misses with a low kick.
Nevin sizes up Calhoun with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Calhoun's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Calhoun duly obliges.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nevin, right into the meat.
Calhoun lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Calhoun is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevin moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nevin.
Nevin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calhoun.
Nevin throws a head kick that misses.
Calhoun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nevin misses with a straight right.
Calhoun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Calhoun lands a jab to the head.
Calhoun moves out of range as Nevin strikes.
Calhoun throws a push kick but Nevin slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calhoun misses with a low kick.
Calhoun throws a hook but Nevin avoids it easily.
Nevin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calhoun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nevin misses with an uppercut
and Calhoun counters with a one-two to the body.
Calhoun attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Calhoun throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calhoun checks a low kick from Nevin.
Nevin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calhoun moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Calhoun.
Calhoun ducks under a wild hook from Nevin.
Calhoun misses with a double jab.
Calhoun misses with a low kick.
Calhoun is looking to score with low kicks.
Calhoun blocks a leg kick.
Nevin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calhoun moves away.
Calhoun tries to bum rush Nevin with a series of wild strikes but Nevin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nevin is looking to chop away at Calhoun's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun is looking to score with low kicks.
Calhoun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nevin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Calhoun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nevin.
Calhoun displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nevin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nevin swings for the body but Calhoun moves out of range.
Nevin throws an off balance right hand
and Calhoun counters with a series of strikes. Nevin will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nevin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nevin throws a wild body kick that Calhoun sees coming a mile off.
Slim Calhoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Nevin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Calhoun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slim Calhoun.
I think Nevin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Bill Nevin!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Bill Nevin!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Bill Nevin!
Bill Nevin wins by unanimous decision!
Bill Nevin retains his bantamweight title!
Post fight, Bill Nevin stared into the camera and said 'Love you mum!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen LiL WaYNe FT YuNG JoC - DRiP as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bill Anderson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries to clinch but Masters is having none of it.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masters.
Masters throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Masters is in Anderson's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Masters slips an elbow through the middle.
Masters 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.
Masters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masters is controlling him.
Masters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masters has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Masters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Masters tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masters defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Chris Masters wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masters misses with a straight right.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Masters sees coming a mile off.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Masters is avoiding it.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively.
Bill Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson tries to clinch but Masters moves out of range.
Bill Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Masters walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Masters on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Masters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Masters is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson works Masters's body with a nice hook.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Masters keeps it at a distance.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Masters checks a leg kick nicely.
Anderson tries to clinch but Masters moves out of range.
Masters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anderson.
It looks like Chris Masters has been cut.
Anderson works over Masters's head and body with a nice combination.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masters.
Anderson is looking to chop away at Masters's legs.
Masters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anderson.
Masters on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Masters is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masters takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Masters circles away.
Masters stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson scores with a one two! Masters had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masters misses the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderson. Masters shrugs it off though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Masters on that attempt.
Masters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masters somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Masters's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Masters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Masters.
Masters fails with the takedown.
Anderson tries to clinch but Masters moves out of range.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Masters manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masters.
Masters misses with a low kick.
Anderson drives through and clinches with Masters against the cage.
Masters tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masters changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masters takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the body from Masters misses
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Anderson tries to clinch but Masters is having none of it.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anderson duly obliges.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Masters.
Masters shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Masters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Masters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masters swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Masters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Masters if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masters loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masters's sensitive parts.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Masters fails to land the takedown.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Masters takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bill Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Masters with an uppercut!
Anderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Masters is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Masters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masters.
Bill Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masters throws a big shot that misses.
Masters scores a takedown into full mount!
Anderson gets back to half guard.
Anderson pushes Masters off looking to stand but Masters dives back in and keeps control.
Masters prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Masters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Masters prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Masters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masters trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Masters is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Masters's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Masters closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Masters lands in his opponent's guard.
Masters stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Masters wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson looking for subs off his back but Masters has passed one foot through into half guard.
Masters wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters is controlling the pace.
Masters prevents Anderson from standing back up.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masters.
Masters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masters is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson tries to roll over but Masters keeps him under control.
Anderson gets full guard.
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson working for submissions but it's allowed Masters to get to half guard.
Masters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masters trying to control the pace.
Anderson is trying to stand back up but Masters is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson tries to roll over but Masters keeps him under control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Anderson pushes Masters off but Masters dives into side control.
Masters throws a strike aimed at the side of Anderson's head but Anderson avoids it well.
An elbow from Masters crashes against the mat.
Masters looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Masters is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson is pushing Masters's head away, looking to escape. Masters manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Bill Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masters is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson dodges the ground and pound from Masters.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters tries to score with some ground and pound. Anderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Masters trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Chris Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masters throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Masters showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Bill Anderson!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Bill Anderson!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Bill Anderson!
Bill Anderson wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Bill Anderson gave a big smile as he said 'As always. A fight is a fight. The belt is just a added bonus around my waist'.
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